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(a) Inspection of
construction of ships and
takers in order to comply
with provision of
MARPOL73/78 or of the
other convention on
maritime
pollution
formulated by IMO and/ or
other related bodies,
Merchant Shipping Act and
issue of necessary
certificates, and
(b) Penalising the offenders
apprehended by the Indian
Coast Guard and port
authority for violations of
the above provisions of the
Act, including processing of
pollution damage claims etc.
4. Function through major ports
authorities within port limits
(a) Inspection of oil record
books
(b) Apprehending of
violators of anti-pollution
provisions mentioned under
section 356 G(1) and (2) of
the Merchant Shipping Act.
(c) Checking of vessels for
carrying necessary
insurance certificates
against oil pollution
damage.
(d) Empowered to handle
necessary anti pollution