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THE MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT, 1958 · Provisions for the protection of seamen in respect of other matters

Section 188 — Prohibition against solicitation by lodging house keepers

No person shall, while a ship is at any port or place in India—
(a)solicit a seaman or apprentice to become a lodger at the house of any person letting lodgings for hire; or
(b)take out of the ship any property of the seaman or apprentice except under the direction of the seaman or apprentice and with the permission of the master.