Marine Aids to Navigation Act

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THE MARINE AIDS TO NAVIGATION ACT, 2021 ACT NO. 20 OF 2021 [31st July, 2021.] An Act to provide for the development, maintenance and management of aids to navigation in India; for training and certification of operator of aids to navigation, development of its historical, educational and cultural value; to ensure compliance with the obligation under the maritime treaties and international instruments to which India is a party and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. WHEREAS India is signatory to maritime treaties and international instruments such as International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended; and International Association of Marine Aids and Lighthouse Authorities Maritime Buoyage System; AND WHEREAS it is considered necessary to give effect to the said treaties and instruments which, inter alia, provide for aids to navigation, vessel traffic services and marking of wrecks; AND WHEREAS it is necessary to provide for and create a framework for the development, maintenance and management of vessel traffic services in India; training and certification of operators of aids to navigation; and the development of the historical educational a