The Recycling of Ships Act, 2019
Chapter III
Requirements for Ships
5. Non-application of provisions of this Chapter.-
Nothing contained in this Chapter shall apply to-
(a) any warship, naval auxiliary, or other ships owned or operated by the Government and used for Government non-commercial purpose;
(b) ships of less than five hundred gross tonnage:
Provided that the Central Government may notify appropriate measures, not impairing operations or operational capabilities of such ships to ensure, as far as practicable, that such ships act in a manner consistent with the provisions of this Act.