Kerala inland vessel rules 2010

Kerala Inland Vessel Rules
2010
Dr.Aravind TS
LL.B,LL.M, MBA, MPhil, Ph.D

Tonnage: The size or carrying capacity of a ship measured in tons
Hull: the main body of a ship or other vessel, including the bottom, sides, and deck but not the
masts, superstructure, rigging, engines, and other fittings
Bulkhead: a dividing wall or barrier between separate compartments inside a ship, aircraft, or
other vehicle
Keel laying: Laying the keel or laying down is the formal recognition of the start of a ship's
construction. It is often marked with a ceremony attended by dignitaries from the shipbuilding
company and the ultimate owners of the ship.
Free board marking: The distance between the waterline and the main deck or weather deck of
a ship or between the level of the water and the upper edge of the side of a small boat

Shell expansion: A drawing showing the shell plating of a ship and giving the
size, shape, and weight of the plates and their connections.
Propeller: a mechanical device for propelling a boat or aircraft, consisting of a
revolving shaft with two or more broad, angled blades attached to it.
Shafting: A system of connected shafts for transmitting motive power in a
machine

Survey of vessels
(i). A survey before the vessel is put in service.
(ii). A periodical survey once in every twelve months.
(iii). Additional surveys as occasion demands.

Survey of vessels
The survey before the vessel is put in service shall include a complete inspection of the
hull, machinery and equipments to ensure that
● Arrangements
● Material
● Scantlings of hull
● main and auxiliary machinery
● Life saving appliances
● Fire appliances and other equipments
fully comply with the requirements under the Act and these Rules as are applicable in its
case provided that the bottom of the vessel which has been surveyed or examined by a
surveyor before the vessel is launched may be exempted unless the surveyor has
special reasons for considering it necessary.

Survey of vessels
The periodical survey of the vessel shall include an inspection of the whole of
the hull, machinery and equipments to ensure that hull, machinery and
equipments are in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which the
vessel is intended and that she complies with the requirements under this Act and
these rules as are applicable in its case.

Survey of vessels
All Vessels shall be inspected once in every twenty four months by a surveyor
in a dry dock or on a slipway such that all portions of hull external can be
examined during the hours of daylight: Provided that a vessel may be exempted
from inspection in a dry dock or a slip way only where the approved classification
society conducting the periodical survey of the vessel does not insist for the same

Survey of vessels
● No survey of the external hull shall be carried out during the hours of
darkness unless specially authorized in any exceptional case by the
competent authority.
● The period of validity of a certificate of survey shall be twelve months from
the date of survey.

Survey of vessels
A survey either general or partial, according to the circumstances shall be made,-
(a) the efficiency or competence of its equipments has changed or whenever a
request for extension of certificate of survey is being considered,
(b) every time a defect is discovered or an accident occurs which affects the safety
of the vessel,

Survey of vessels
The survey shall be conducted in such a way to ensure that the necessary
repairs or renewals have been effectively made, that the material and
workmanship of such repairs or renewals are in all respects satisfactory and that
the vessel is fit for the service for which she is intended.

Survey of vessels
Categorization of Vessels. For the purpose of survey inland vessels may be classified into two categories as follows:-
Category A
(a) Vessels driven with more than 300 HP inboard engine;
(b) Passenger Vessels/House Boats with deck above the freeboard deck;
(c) Vessels with Fibre Reinforced Plastic hull having a passenger capacity of more than 25;
(d) Vessels other than houseboats of more than 24m length;
(e) Hovercrafts and Hydrofoils;
(f) House Boats of length more than 30 m. with no upper deck.
Category B
All mechanically propelled vessels not included in Category A.

Application for Survey
(1) Every application for survey shall be made to the surveyor, fifteen clear days
before the date on which the applicant would like to have the survey made.
(2) The application shall be made in Form No. 2 and shall contain the particulars
required therein.
(3) Every application shall be accompanied by the following records in respect of
the vessel, namely .-

Application for Survey
(i)Copy of registration of the vessel or records evidencing the title of the applicant in respect of the vessel
(ii) copy of latest certificate of Survey , if it is an existing vessel and in case the vessel undergoing the first
initial survey, a declaration to that effect
(iii) authorization from the registered owner, in the cases where the applicant is not the registered owner
(iv) documentary proof of his legal/natural guardian in case of minor
(v) chalan receipt evidencing payment of such fees as specified in Schedule-I for the survey
(vi) duplicate of latest declaration, if any, given to the owner
(vii) the name of port or place at which survey is expected to be carried out
(viii) such other records as are necessary for and in connection with the survey;

Registration of Vessels
All Vessels to be registered. Every vessels coming under category A and category
B, except those mentioned in section 19S of the Act shall be registered with the
registering authority appointed by the Government under section 19 B of the Act.

Registration of Vessels
(1) Every application for registration shall be in Form No. 12 and shall contain the
particulars required therein.
(2) Each application for registration shall be accompanied by :-
(a) a statement by the owner that the provisions of the Act and these rules
have been complied with;
(b) a duplicate of the certificate of survey;
(c) chalan receipt evidencing payment of such fees as specified in the
Schedule-II for the registration of the vessel;
(d) copy of the third party insurance certificate of the Vessel.

Procedure for registration
On receipt of the application for registration, the registering authority shall give a notice in Form
No.13, to the applicant informing him of the time and date of the enquiry in respect of the vessel.
(2) For the purpose of enquiry under these rules, it shall be competent for such authority;-
(a) to inspect the vessel or any part thereof or any machinery therein or any article therein
relevant to the purpose of such enquiry;
(b) to call for any record from the owner or master of the vessel and examine it in so far as
such records are relevant for the purpose of such enquiry and
(c) to have such assistance as it deems fit for the purpose of such inspection
(3) The owner, the master and every member of the crew of the vessel shall afford to such
authority all reasonable facilities for the enquiry and furnish such information as the authority
requires for the purpose of such inquiry

Certificate of registration.
The certificate of registration shall be in Form No. 14 and shall contain the
particulars specified therein

Manner of display of distinguishing mark
(1) The distinguishing mark (hereinafter called the registration mark ) assigned to
a Vessel under section 19H of the Act, such as registration number, port of registry
and name of Vessel shall be displayed conspicuously on Star board or such other
places and both sides of the vessel.
2) Every vessel except such small crafts which may be specified by the
Government by notification shall bear the following identification marks on its hull;-
(a) Name of vessel, (Name shall be inscribed on each bow and stem of the
vessel); (b) Registration No; (c) Place of registry and year of registration.

(3) The identification mark shall be inscribed with letters not less than 20 cm in
height and 2 cm. wide and shall be painted in light colour on a dark background
or in a dark colour on a light background,

(4) In addition to the identification marks, every vessel shall be painted and
displayed on a fixed board, exhibited on the upper deck, the following information;
(a) gross registered tonnage ;
(b) maximum permissible number of passengers ;
(c) name of the owner ;
(d) date of last survey.

(5) Every vessel shall have the load line marked at least for one meter amid ship
on both sides and draught scale marked in meters and decimeters at both ends of
the vessel
(6) Every small craft shall have its registration number inscribed on both sides of
the vessel.
(7) Every craft shall have its registration number or the name of the owner, or both,
exhibited on a wide board at a conspicuous part of the craft.,

INLAND VESSELS CREW GRANT OF CERTIFICATE OF
COMPETENCY AND CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Minimum crew/manning. (1) Every vessel having passenger capacity of more than
25 numbers shall be in charge of a Master and also shall have a minimum of two
Lascars possessing competency certificate issued as per these rules.
(a) one Master possessing a first class master’s Certificate granted under the Act
or master’s certificate issued under Merchant Shipping Act, 1958.
(b) one Engineer possessing Engineer’s Certificate granted under the Act.
(c) two Lascars possessing competency certificate issued as per these rules.

(ii) For vessels having inboard engines with 226BHP or more but less than
565BHP,-
(a) one Master possessing a second class master’s Certificate granted under the
Act;
(b) one Engineer possessing first class Engine Drivers certificate issued under the
Act or Engine Drivers certificate issued under Merchant Shipping Act, 1958
(c) two Lascars possessing competency certificate issued as per these rules.

(iii) For vessels having inboard engines with 113BHP or more but less than
226BHP,-
(a) one Master possessing a serang certificate granted under the Act.
(b) one Engineer possessing second class Engine Drivers certificate issued under
the Act.
(c) one Lascar possessing competency certificate issued as per these rules.

(iv) For vessels having inboard engines with less than 113BHP,-
(a) one Master possessing a serang certificate granted under the Act; Or one
Master possessing competency certificate as Boat Serang issued under the Act.
(b) one Engineer possessing second class Engine Drivers Certificate issued under
the Act. Or one Engine Driver possessing competency certificate as Boat Driver
issued under the Act.
(c) one Lascar possessing competency certificate issued as per these rules.

LIGHTS, SOUND SIGNALS AND PREVENTION OF
COLLISION - C-IV
STEERING AND SAILING
Look-Out . (1) Every vessel shall maintain a proper lookout by sight and
hearing to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision.
(2) Every vessel shall make use of searchlights to locate luminous marks
used for channel marking.

COLLISION
Safe Speed . (1) Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that
she can take proper and effective action to avoid collision and grounding, and be
stopped within a distance appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and
conditions.

COLLISION
In determining a safe speed as provided in sub rule (1) the following factors shall be taken into account namely:-
(a) the state of visibility;
(b) the traffic density including concentrations of fishing vessel or other vessels;
(c) the maneuverability of the vessel with special reference to stopping distance and turning ability in the prevailing
conditions;
(d) the state of the river, wind, current and the proximity of navigational hazards;
(e) state and availability of shore navigational aids and channel marking by day and night;
(f) speed restrictions imposed by the waterway authority;
(g) the draught of the vessel in relation to available depth of water; and
(h) the presence of background light such as from the shore lights or from the back scatter other own lights during
night.

58.Risk of collision .
(1)Every vessel shall use all available means appropriate to the prevailing
circumstance and conditions to determine if risk of collision exists and there is any
doubt about such risk it shall be deemed to exist.

58.Risk of collision .
(2) In determining the existence of risk of collision the following factors shall be
taken into account ;
(a) Such risk shall be deemed to exist if a compass bearing of an approaching
vessel does not appreciably change and apparent distance from own vessel
decreases;
(b) Such risk may exist even when an appreciable bearing change is evident,
particularly when approaching a very large vessel or a tow or when approaching a
vessel at close range; and
(c) For vessel not fitted with a compass, if the relative position remains unchanged

59. Action to avoid collision.
(1) Any action taken to avoid collision shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, be positive,
made in ample time and with due regard to the observance of good seamanship;
(2) Any alteration of course or speed to avoid collision shall, if the circumstances of the case
admit be large enough to be readily apparent to another vessel. A succession of small alterations
of course and / or speed shall be avoided;
(3) Action taken to avoid collision with another vessel shall be such as to result in passing at a
safe distance and the effectiveness of the action shall be carefully checked until the other vessel
is finally passed and clear;
(4) If necessary, to avoid collision or allow more time to assess the situation, a vessel shall
slacken her speed or take the way off by stopping or reversing her means of propulsion;

60. Vessels proceeding through Narrow channels .
(1) A vessel proceeding along the course of a narrow channel shall keep as near to the
outer limit of the channel which lies on her starboard side as is safe and practicable.
(2) A vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of any other vessel in the
navigable channel;
(3) A vessel shall not cross a navigable channel if such crossing impedes the passage of
vessel proceeding upstream or downstream along the navigable channel;
(4) In a narrow channel when over taking can take place only if the vessel to be
overtaken has to take action to permit safe passing

Conduct of vessels in sight of one another
62. Sailing vessels. When two sailing vessels are in sight of one another or approaching one another so
as to involve risk of collision, one of them shall keep out of the way of the other as follows,-
(1) in a non tidal river when one vessel is proceeding upstream and the other vessel proceeding
downstream the vessel proceeding upstream shall keep out of the way of the other;
(2) when both are proceeding, upstream or downstream and in a tidal lagoon the vessel which is to
windward shall keep out of the way of the vessel which is to leeward;
(3) a vessel which is running free shall keep out of the way of a vessel which is close-hauled; and
(4) a vessel which is close-hauled on the port tack shall keep out of the way of a vessel which is
close-hauled on the starboard tack.

63. Overtaking.
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in these rules a vessel overtaking another vessel
shall keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken
(2) A vessel shall be deemed to be overtaking when coming up with another vessel from
a direction more than 22.5 degrees abaft her beam. In such a position with reference to
the vessel she is overtaking, that at night she would be able to see only the stern light /
towing light of that vessel but neither of her sidelights.; and
(3) Any subsequent alteration of bearing between two vessels shall not make the
overtaking vessel a crossing vessel within the meaning of these rules or relieve her the
duty of keeping clear of the overtaken vessel until she is finally passed and cleared.

64. Head-on situation.When two mechanically propelled vessels are meeting on
reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses so as to involve risk of collision each shall
alter her course to starboard so that each shall pass on the port side of the other.

65. Crossing situation. When two mechanically propelled vessels are crossing to
involve risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on her own starboard side
shall keep out of the way and shall, if the circumstances of the case admit avoid
crossing ahead of the other vessel.
66 . Action by give-way vessel . Every vessel which is directed by these rules to
keep out of the way of another vessel shall, so far as possible take early and
substantial action to keep way clear.

68. Responsibilities of (between) vessels. Except where rules 62 and 65
otherwise require: (i) a mechanically propelled vessel underway shall keep out of
the way of.
(a) a vessel not under command;
(b) a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver;
(c) a vessel engaged in fishing;
(d) a sailing vessel, vessel under oars or country boat; and
(e) a vessel proceeding downstream by a vessel proceeding upstream, if the
prevailing circumstances permit.

68. Responsibilities of (between) vessels.
(ii) A sailing vessel underway shall keep out of the way of;
(a ) a vessel not under command;
(b) a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver; and
(c) a vessel engaged in fishing.

68. Responsibilities of (between) vessels.
(iii) A vessel engaged in fishing when underway shall, so far as possible,
keep out of the way of; (a) a vessel not under command; and (b) a vessel
restricted in her ability to maneuver;

Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility
69. Vessels not in sight of one another
(i) they shall make appropriate sound signals in accordance with Rules and exhibit lights while navigating
in restricted visibility;
(ii) they shall proceed at a safe speed adapted to the prevailing circumstances and conditions of restricted
visibility. A mechanically propelled vessel shall have her engines ready for immediate maneuver;
(iii) they shall have due regard to the prevailing circumstances and conditions of restricted visibility;
(iv) except where it has been determined that risk of collision does not exist. every vessel which hears
apparently forward of her beam the fog signal at another vessel or which cannot avoid a close-quarters
situation with another vessel forward of her beam, shall reduce her speed, she shall if necessary take
all her way off and in any event navigable with extreme caution until danger of collision is over;

70. Lights & Shapes
(2) The provisions in theses rules regarding lights shall be complied with from sunset to sunrise, and
during such times no other lights shall be exhibited, except such lights as cannot be mistaken for the lights
specified in these rules ,do not impair their visibility or distinctive character, or interfere with the keeping of
a proper look-out.
(3) The lights prescribed by these rules shall, if carried, also be exhibited from sunrise to sunset in
restricted visibility and may be exhibited in all other circumstances when it is deemed necessary.
(4) The rules concerning shapes shall be complied with by day.
(5) The lights and shapes unless otherwise specified in these rules shall comply with the positioning and
technical details as per the provisions of Annex-I to International Regulations for prevention of collision at
sea (1972).

71. Different Lights to be used in vessels
(i) “masthead light” - a white light placed over the fore and aft centerline of the
vessel showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 225 degrees and
so fixed as to show the light from right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on
either side of the vessel. This light shall be placed as far as practicable at height
above the hull of not less than 3 meters for vessels of 20 meters or more in length
and 2 meters for vessels of less than 20 meters in length.

(ii) “sidelights” - a green light on the starboard side and a red light on the
port side each showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 112.5
degrees and so fixed as to show the light from right ahead to 22 degrees abaft the
beam on its respective side. In a vessel of less than 20 meters in length the
sidelights may be combined in one lantern carried the fore and aft centerline of the
vessel. Side lights shall be placed not less than 1 meter below the mast head light.

(iii) “stern light” - a white light placed as nearly as practicable at the stern
showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 135 degree arid so fixed
as to show the light 67.5 degrees from light aft on each side of the vessel.

(iii) “stern light” - a white light placed as nearly as practicable at the stern
showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 135 degree arid so fixed
as to show the light 67.5 degrees from light aft on each side of the vessel.
(iv) “towing light” - an yellow light having the same characters as “Stern light”
mentioned in clause (iii) of this rule.

(v) “all-round light” - a light showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon
of 360 degrees. (vi) “flashing light” - a light flashing at regular intervals.

72. Visibility of Lights .
The lights required to be provided in a vessel, by these rules shall be visible at the
following minimum ranges
(1) A vessel of 20 meters or more in length, mast head light - 3 miles, Side lights -
2 miles, Stern light - 2 miles, Towing light - 2 miles, allround light -1 mile.
(2) A vessel less than 20 meters in length, a masthead light - 2 miles sidelight - 1
mile. Stern light -1 mile, towing light -1 mile, white, red, green or yellow all-round
light -1 mile.

CHAPTER - V
SAFETY MEASURES ON WATERWAYS

SAFETY MEASURES ON WATERWAYS
Marking of Navigable Channel.
Channel marks like coconut piles, bamboo marks or buoys are provided to mark the safe limits of the
channel. Marks painted with luminous paint or lights shall be provided for navigation at night.
(1) All vessels shall;
(a) navigate within the channel limits as far as possible.
(b) avoid close passing or causing any damage to the channel marks.
(c) avoid fouling or mooring to the channel marks.
(2) No fishing stakes, fishing nets, or obstructions of any kind are permitted in the channel.
(3) Small vessels and fishing boats with nets shall give a wide berth to vessels

90. Traffic Signals and Signs.
(1) Traffic Signals or Signs shall be erected on the banks of the river or on any fixtures
on the river to ensure safety on the navigable channel. The sign boards shall be painted
with bright luminous paint. Specimens of which are shown in Annexure - II. All vessels
shall keep a look out for such marks and to take timely action as required by the
seamanship practices to ensure safety.
(2) Navigation marks shall not be tampered or damaged or used for mooring of vessels.
(3) Any person who has committed a branch of the provision contained in the sub-rule
(2) of rule 91, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which, may extend to six
months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.

91. Storm Warning Signal. Storm warning signals as shown in Annexure III shall
be exhibited from the ports.

92. Carriage of Dangerous Goods. No dangerous goods shall be carried
onboard or transported in the waterway without the specific approval and safety
clearance from the competent officer

93. Prevention of Explosions or fire.
No explosives shall be brought onboard, stored or carried in a vessel without the
prior approval and safety clearances from the competent authority and clearances
from the Controller of Explosives as required under the provisions of the Explosive
Act 1884.

94. Prevention and containment of pollution of harbors, ports and waterway
by oil/chemical/hazardous cargo etc.
The provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act 1958, and the rules issued there
under shall be the guiding criteria for inland vessels and shall be applicable to all
vessels under these rules.

95. Passage through Bridges.
When a vessel passes under a bridge, the height of the mast or the height of the
collapsed mast and that of the wheelhouse or super structure should be less than
that between waterway level and the height of the road bridge. Speed of such
vessel shall be regulated with reference to prevailing weather conditions and the
currents likely to be experienced.

97. Reduction of speed in certain circumstances.
(1) Every vessel shall regulate their speed to avoid creating excessive wash or suction
likely to cause damage to its stationary or other moving vessels or structures and bank;
(2) In particular the vessel shall reduce speed in good time, but without loosing the
steering way required for safety:
(a) outside port entrances;
(b) near vessels made fast to the bank or to a landing stage loading or discharging cargo;
(c) near vessels lying at normal stopping places. 98. Drifting of a vessel. Drifting of
vessel in the inland water.

100. Mooring of vessels, No vessel shall be moored or anchored within a port
except in areas designated for such purposes by the Competent Officer.

CHAPTER – VI
LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES TO BE CARRIED ON
BOARD INLAND VESSELS

103. Classification of vessels.
(1) For the purposes of this Rule inland vessels shall be classified as follows
namely:
(a) Class I - Passenger vessels, Ferry launches and boats;
(b) Class Il - Cargo vessels and vessels other than those falling under; Class I,
Class III and IV.
(c) Class III - Non- propelled vessels (Barges);
(d) Class IV - Pleasure crafts and adventure vessels.

Requirement for Vessels of Class I
(a) Sufficient number of life rafts or buoyant apparatus to accommodate at least
50% number of passengers and crew on board.
(b) One life jacket for 50% of the passengers and crew on board.
(c) Life jacket for child, for 10% of total number of persons certified to carry. For
the purpose of this rule, child means persons weighing below 30 kg.
(d) At least four life buoys for vessels up to 25 meter length, six life buoys for
vessel 25-45 meter length and eight life buoys more than 45 metre length. At least
two of the lifebuoys supplied shall be equipped with self igniting light if the vessel
navigates at night.

(e) Every vessel of Class I , passenger capacity 150 and above shall have at least one life boat with
minimum passenger capacity of ten persons. The boat shall be provided with necessary davit for
launching. Boats are to be stowed equally on either side of the vessel if more than one boats are provided.
(f) Life Boats plus Life Raft plus life jacket together to accommodate 100 % of the passengers and crew
onboard.
(g) All boat crew shall possess sufficient training in rescue work in addition to artificial respiration and first
aid.
(h) All boats shall have headlights or Search lights, hand torches and emergency lanterns.
(i) Boats shall be sturdy and maintain rigid standards . The under water material should be sound, strong
and sea worthy. In small vessels one pair of oars shall be kept in readiness for use in the event of power
failure. .

(3) Requirement for Vessels of Class II
(a) Every vessel of Class Il shall be provided with:
(i) minimum one life raft to accommodate all crew for vessel over 10 m.
(ii) one life jacket for each crew or person on board.
(iii) minimum two life buoys for vessel up to 25 meter length and four life buoys for
vessel of above 25 meter length of which one shall be equipped with self igniting
light if the vessel navigates at night.
(b) Life raft plus life jacket plus life buoys to accommodate 100 % of the crew.

(4) Requirement for Vessels of Class III Every manned vessel of Class III shall be
provided with,
a) minimum two life buoys, one of which shall be equipped with a self igniting light
if the vessel navigates at night.
b) one life jacket for every crew on board.

(5) Requirement for Vessels of Class IV
(a) Every vessel of Class IV up to 10 meter in length shall carry life jacket for each
person. Vessel above 10 meter shall carry sufficient life raft or life buoys for all
persons on board. For small vessels where buoyant apparatus could not be
accommodated, 100% buoyancy by way of life jackets and life buoys shall be
provided.
(b) All vessels of Class IV shall carry at least two Life Buoys of which one to be of
self igniting type if the vessel navigates at night. For small vessels where buoyant
apparatus could not be accommodated, 100% buoyancy by way of life jackets and
life buoys shall be provided.

CHAPTER-VII
INLAND VESSELS FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENTS

109 . Appliances to be carried by inland vessels.
All inland vessels shall be provided with the following approved type fire appliances;
(1) Minimum one power driven fire pump with motor in every vessel above 150 tons or 12 m;
(2) Minimum one hand operated fire pump in every vessel exceeding 6 metre in length;
(3) Water service pipes, hydrants, fire hoses:- In every vessel required to carry a fire pump, with water service pipes, hydrants and
fire hoses so arranged that at least one powerful jet of water may be directed to any part of the vessel. Hoses shall not be less than
32 mm in diameter;
(4) One Plain Nozzles for every fire hose carried in accordance with these Rules;
(5) One Spray Nozzle for every fire hose carried in accordance with these Rules.
(6) One Portable Soda-Acid type fire extinguisher in each of the passenger spaces above the upper deck and with at least two such
extinguishers in each of the crew spaces and of the passenger spaces below that deck. Provided that vessels less than 15 meters
in length need carry only one such extinguisher; (7) Minimum two Portable foam type fire extinguishers in every machinery space.

(8) Minimum one Portable Dry Power type fire extinguishers in every vessel having a large
electrical installation.
(9) Minimum one Fire Axe in every vessel exceeding 15 meters in length.
(10) Minimum one Fire Buckets for each number of the crew with a minimum of two. Fifty percent
of those buckets shall be fitted with lanyards. No vessel need carry more than twenty buckets.
(11) Minimum one Sandbox with scoop in every vessel at least one in the machinery and boiler
spaces. Quantity of sand shall not be less than 0.075 cubic meters;
(12) Minimum one Non Portable Foam type fire extinguishers in case of motor vessels exceeding
30 meters length. Capacity of such extinguishers shall not be less than 45 litres;
(13) Smothering Arrangement: All fixed installation in all vessels having areas containing fuel oil
installations shall be covered by smothering arrangements.

133. Passenger Accommodation .
(1) Area of each part of passenger space and the length of seats therein shall be
measured and the lesser of the numbers given by area and by seating shall be the
allowable number during fair season provided that in open vessels the number of
passengers shall not exceed two per 0.3m of length and in no case to exceed 100.

(2) Total number of passengers permitted to be carried during the off season shall
not exceed two third the total number allowed for fair season provided that vessels
operating in sheltered waters such as creeks may be permitted to carry same
number of passengers throughout the year.

OTHER ACCESSORIES
Anchors & Cables etc.
(1) Every inland vessel shall be provided with at least two anchors and chain
cables and every vessel exceeding 100 tons shall be provided with anchors and
cables as specified by the Surveying Authority in each case provided that anchors
and cables complying with Classification Society requirements shall ordinarily be
accepted.

(2) Every vessel over 100 ton shall be provided with an echo sounder. In addition
every vessel shall be provided with at least one hand lead line 15 fathoms in
length with lead of at least 3.2kgs weight provided that small vessels plying in
shallow waters may be provided with a depth measuring pole or rod suitably
marked.

(3) Every open vessel shall be provided with at least three oars, three rowlocks
and two efficient boat hooks.
(4) Every vessel shall be provided with at least two heaving lines.
(5) Appropriate communication and navigation equipment like compass,
binoculars, wheel indicator, bridge engine control, public address system, mobile
phone etc. shall be provided as specified by the surveying authority.
Oras & rowlocks Heaving lines

MISCELLANEOUS
138. Advisory Committee.
(1) The competent authority shall with the approval of Government, notify the constitution
of an advisory committee to advise the owners, agents, charterers of inland vessels on
questions affecting the interests of passengers and shippers of goods.
(2) The advisory committee shall consist of a chairman and members not exceeding
seven representing the shippers, carriers and chambers of commerce and experts in the
field of inland water transport.
(3) The tenure of the Committee shall be for a period of three years and shall be
extendable to five years. The Committee shall transact its business by following such
procedure as may be specified by the competent authority.

MISCELLANEOUS
139. Penalties.
Any person committing a breach of any of these rules, other than for which
penalties are provided in the Act, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term
which may extend to six months or fine which may extend to five hundred rupees
or both.

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