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Section 44 - Inland Vessels Act, 2021
The Inland Vessels Act, 2021
44. Safety of passengers or service users.-
(1) The safety features, gears and such other measures by which any mechanically propelled inland vessel, identified as special category vessel under this Chapter, shall comply with and be equipped in accordance with the categorisation of such vessel, shall be such as may be prescribed by the State Government.
(2) The maximum carrying capacity of the vessel identified as special category vessel by specifying the safety loadline or the limits of loadline to keep them afloat, or such other criteria and conditions, other than those mentioned elsewhere in this Act for the safe voyage of such inland vessel, shall be such as may be prescribed by the State Government.
Related Sections
- Section 75: Preliminary enquiry by designated authority and inquiry by District Magistrate
- Section 43: Appointment or authorisation of officers to implement provisions, grant certificate of fitness, etc.
- Section 30: Prohibition against transfer of ownership of registered vessel
- Section 25: Effect of certificate of registration
- Section 57: Prohibition against intentionally causing wreck
Related Acts
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