The Inland Vessels Act, 2021

Inland Vessels Act, 2021 alongwith Rules 2022

This 2024 Bare-Act edition of The Inland Vessels Act, 2021 (No. 24 of 2021) bundles the full suite of 2022 Rules governing India’s inland waterways—everything from vessel registration to life-saving appliances.

What mariners & regulators get

• Central Act covering design, survey, manning, navigation, pollution-control, casualty investigation & penalties

• Eight rule-books (2022) in one: Prevention & Containment of Pollution, Registration & Tech Issues, Safe Navigation/Communication/Signals, Crew Accommodation, Fire-Fighting, Life-Saving Appliances, Manning, Survey & Certification

• Check-lists for surveyors and port officials: certificates, inspection forms, detention orders

• Flow-note on licence renewal & appeal hierarchy for quick port-side decisions

• Rugged sewn spine (₹ 275) suited to on-board use, DG Shipping desks, P&I clubs & admiralty lawyers