Section 2
Definitions
Unless the subject or the context otherwise requires, in this Act:
(a) “Nepal Ship Office” means the Nepal Ship Office established under the Ship Registration Act, 2027(1971).
(b) “Ship” means a vessel that travels at sea and has the bearing capacity of at least ten gross register tons.
(c) “Passenger ship” means a ship authorized to carry more than 12 passengers.
(d) “Cargo ship” means any other ship other than a passenger ship.
(e) “Tanker” means a cargo ship built or modified to carry liquids in huge quantity.
(f) “Prescribed” or “as prescribed” means prescribed or as prescribed in the Rules framed under this Act.