Section 9(1)(b) in The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981
(b)require the master of such vessel to produce-(i)any licence, permit, log book or other document relating to the vessel and examine or take copies of such licence, permit, log book or document;(ii)any catch, net, fishing gear or other equipment on board such vessel or belonging to the vessel and examine such fish, net, gear or equipment;