(1)The master of [a special trade passenger ship] [ Inserted by Act 69 of 1976, Section 10 (w.e.f. 1.12.1976).] departing or proceeding on a voyage from a port or place in India to a port or place outside India shall sign a statement in duplicate, specifying the number and the respective sexes of all the [special trade passengers,] [ Substituted by Act 69 of 1976, Section 2, for " unberthed passengers" w.e.f. 1.12.1976).] and the number of the crew, and shall deliver both copies to the certifying officer, [or such other officer as the Central Government may appoint in this behalf] [ Inserted by Act 69 of 1976, Section 11 (w.e.f. 1.12.1976).] who shall thereupon, after having first satisfied himself that the entries are correct, countersign and return to the master one copy of the statement.
