Section 18(2)(a) in Tamil Nadu Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1983
(a)the certificate of registration of the fishing vessel which [does not carry sea safety, surveillance and communication system or which] [Substituted 'does not carry buoy, first aid box, equipment for communication and life saving and fire fighting appliances' by Act No. 18 of 2017.] has been used, or caused or allowed to be used, in the manner referred to in sub-section (1) or the licence, any condition of which has been contravened, shall be-(i)cancelled or revoked, as the case may be; or(ii)suspended for such period as the adjudicating officer deems fit; or