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Inland Vessels Bill, 2021

August 6 , 2021 1135 days 726 0
  • The Parliament has passed the Inland Vessels Bill, 2021 recently.
  • This legislation is to replace the Inland Vessels Act, 1917.
  • This bill seeks to introduce a uniform regulatory framework for inland vessel navigation across the country.
  • It provides for a central database for recording the details of vessel, vessel registration and crew on an electronic portal.
  • The bill defines mechanically propelled inland vessels to include ships, boats, sailing vessels, container vessels and ferries.
  • To operate in inland waters, all vessels must have a certificate of survey and a certificate of registration.
  • Each state will constitute a development fund which will be utilised for various purposes including emergency preparedness, containment of pollution and boosting inland water navigation.

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