Section 18: Power of Central Government to train and certify operators of aids to navigation and vessel traffic services

Q: What does Section 18 of The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021 (TMANA) deal with?

Section 18 TMANA pertains to "Power of Central Government to train and certify operators of aids to navigation and vessel traffic services". It is part of the The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 18 of The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021 (TMANA) governs power of Central Government to train and certify operators of aids to navigation and vessel traffic services. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 18 TMANA still in force?

Yes, Section 18 of the The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 18 TMANA?

धारा 18 TMANA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 18 of the The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021. Section 18 of The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021 (TMANA) governs power of Central Government to train and certify operators of aids to navigation and vessel traffic services. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 18 TMANA?

Dhara 18 TMANA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 18 of the The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 18 of The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021 (TMANA) governs power of Central Government to train and certify operators of aids to navigation and vessel traffic services. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 18 of The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021?

Cite as: "Section 18, The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021 (TMANA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021, § 18 (India).

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(1)

No person shall be allowed to operate or work on, including any ancillary activities as may be prescribed, any aid to navigation in any place unless he holds a valid training certificate certifying that such person has been trained in the operation of such aid to navigation.

(2)

No person shall be allowed to operate or work on, including any ancillary activities as may be prescribed, a vessel traffic service in any place unless he holds a valid training certificate certifying that such person has been trained in the operation of vessel traffic services.

(3)

A certificate of training issued under this Act shall be valid and effective throughout the territory of India.