Rule 17
Change (alteration) In The Name Of The Ship
17. Change (Alteration) in the name of the ship :
(1) If the name of any ship given at the first time for registration has needed to be changed, then the owner of the ship shall submit an application clearly mentioning the reason for such change to the office along with Ten Rupees fee.
(2) If the ship which name has desired to be changed, has been in mortgage or in any charge or in restriction then the approval (consent) of such creditor taking the mortgage or other concerned person also shall be submitted along with such application.
(3) If such change in the name deemed appropriate, upon inquiry/examination made by the registrar on the application submitted pursuant to Sub-rule (1), he/she shall give the approval by mentioning such description in the registration book and certificate.