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[(1) A ship intended to carry special trade passengers between ports or places in India shall not commence a voyage from any port or place appointed under sub-section (1) of Section 237, unless the master holds certificates to the effect mentioned in Sections 241 and 242. (1A) A ship intended to carry special trade passengers from or to a port or place in India to or from a port or place outside India shall not commence a voyage from any port or place appointed under sub-section (1) of Section 237, unless the master holds-- (i) a passenger ship safety certificate; (ii) an exemption certificate; (iii) a special trade passenger ship safety certificate; (iv) a special trade passenger ship space certificate; and (v) a certificate referred to in Section 242.] (2) The Customs Collector whose duty is to grant a port clearance for the ship shall not grant it [unless the master holds the appropriate certificate for the voyage specified in sub-section (1), or as the case may be, in sub-section (1A)]. Substituted by Act 69 of 1976, Section 4, for sub-section (1) (w.e.f. 01/12/1976). Substituted by Act 69 of 1976, Section 4, for "unless the master holds the aforesaid certificates" (w.e.f. 01/12/1976).