Kerala Inland Vessel Rules
Kerala Inland Vessel Rules
Kerala Inland Vessel Rules
2010
CONTENTS
CHAPTER
PAGE
I. PRELIMINARY
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
NOTIFICATION
Dated, Thiruvananthapuram..
2010.
G.O.(P) No ./CSIND.
RULES
CHAPTER-I
PRELIMINARY
1. Short Title and commencement . (1) These rules may be called the Kerala
Inland Vessels Rules, 2010.
(2) They shall come into force at once
2. Definitions .- (1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,-
(a) Act means the Inland Vessels Act,1917(Central Act 1 of 1917);
(b) amidships means at the middle of the length L;
(c) Approved life-buoy shall be deemed sufficient to provide buoyancy for
two persons;
(d) approved consultant means a naval architect or a marine engineer
qualified to certify the safe construction of hull/machinery of the vessel for
the purpose of survey and duly approved by the Competent Authority;
(e) Buoyant apparatus means rectangular rafts fitted with buoyancy tanks
sufficient to support up to fourteen persons in the water and includes
buoyant deck seat;
(f) Certificate of Survey means the certificate of survey granted under section
9 of the Act;
(g) Class Survey of Classification Society means survey by a ship
classification society to assign characters and class notations of inland
vessel;
(h) channel marks include coconut piles/bamboo marks, buoys and beacon;
(i) Chief examiner Inland Water Transport means an officer so appointed by
the Government in charge of syllabus, examination and issue of
certificates;
(j) Chief surveyor means an officer duly so appointed by the Government
under this rules;
(k) Competent Authority means an authority so appointed by the
Government;
(l) convoy means a group of vessels, floating equipments or raft towed or
pushed by a mechanically propelled vessel;
(m) drifting means being driven by the current with the engine stopped;
(n) ferry boat means any vessel providing a transport service across or along
a waterway;
(o) Form means form appended to these rules;
(p) freeboard means the distance measured vertically downwards amidships
from the upper edge of the deck line to the position at which the upper edge
of the appropriate load line mark lies;
(q) G.T means gross tonnage;
(r) Government means the Government of Kerala;
(s) length and breadth of a vessel means maximum length and breadth of a
vessel;
(t) lock means confined section of river or canal where level can be changed
for raising and lowering boats between adjacent sections by use of gates
and sluices;
(u) lock basin means the approach to the lock narrowing towards the lock from
upstream and downstream;
(v) master means any person possessing a certificate of competency/service
issued under the Act and in overall charge and control of a vessel;
(w) miles means nautical miles;
(x) name of the vessel includes the registration mark referred to in section 19
H of the Act;
(y) navigable channel means the channel intended for uninterrupted passage
of vessels;
(z) owner means the owner of a vessel ;
(aa) Registering Authority means the registering Authority appointed under this
rule;
(ab) restricted visibility means any condition in which visibility is restricted by
fog, mist, heavy rainstorms, sandstorms or any other similar causes;
(ac) sailing vessel means any vessel under sail, without using the propelling
machinery ;
(ad) Schedule means the schedule appended to these Rules;
(ae) surveyor includes Chief Surveyor also;
(af) Underway means a vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the
shore or aground;
(ag) Vessel means an inland vessel or inland mechanically propelled vessel;
(ah) Vessel not under command means a vessel, which through some
exceptional circumstances is unable to maneuver as required by these
rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel.
(2) Words and expressions used, but not defined in these Rules, shall have the
meaning assigned to them in the Act
CHAPTER II
SURVEY AND REGISTRATION
PART- I
Survey of vessels
3. Types of Survey. (1) Every vessel to which the provisions of the Act apply
shall be subjected to the surveys specified below;-
(i). A survey before the vessel is put in service.
(2) 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.
(3) 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.
(4) 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.
(5) 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.
(6) The period of validity of a certificate of survey shall be twelve months from
the date of survey.
(7) 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,
(8) 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.
4. 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 in board engine;
(b) Passenger Vessels/House Boats with deck above the free board
deck;
(c) Vessels with Fibre Reinforced Plastic hull having a passenger
capacity of more than 25;
(d) Vessels other than house boats of more than 24m length;
(e) Hover crafts and Hydro foils;
(f) House Boats of length more than 30 m. with no upper deck.
Category B
All mechanically propelled vessels not included in Category A.
5. Procedure for survey . (1) The owner or builder who intends to build a
vessel shall, before laying the keel of the vessel, submit a preliminary
application expressing his intention to build a vessel, in Form No.1
along with particulars specified in sub clause (b), (c) ,(d) ,(e) and (f) of
rule 6(4), to the Chief Surveyor so that the progress of construction
can be watched by the Surveyor from the very beginning and at
different stages of construction.
(2) Upon receipt of application as above, the Chief Surveyor shall verify the
same and decide the category to which the vessel is to be included and
intimate it to the applicant.
(3) The date and place of laying the keel for the new vessel shall be intimated
to the Chief Surveyor ,in writing , at least seven days before laying the
keel.
6. 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 .-
(4) For survey of Inland Vessel either newly constructed or existing vessel
being surveyed for the first time, application shall be accompanied
by:-
8. Manner of survey .(1) The survey shall be made at such time, place and
date, as may be specified in the intimation referred to in rule 7.
Provided that the surveyor may postpone the survey for reasons to
be recorded and in the case of such postponement, the survey shall be
made only after fresh intimation, in the manner herein before specified;
Provided further that the surveyor may require the vessel to be
brought over to dry dock or any other suitable place, if such a step is, for
reasons to be recorded, considered necessary by the surveyor for the
purpose of the survey and no survey need be made in pursuance of an
application unless the directions of the surveyor in this regard are
complied with by the applicant:
Provided also that no survey shall be made on a public holiday
unless it is mutually convenient for the surveyor and the applicant and
unless the additional fees as provided thereof in these rules are paid by
the applicant.
(2) The survey shall be made by actual inspection of the vessel and every
part thereof including the machinery thereof and any other article
in the vessel, the inspection of which is relevant for the purposes of
the Act.
(3) At the survey, the surveyor shall satisfy himself as to the particulars
specified in section 7 of the Act
(4) (a) If, as a result of the survey any defect is noticed in the vessel or in
any part thereof or in any machinery or article therein, intimation
of such defect shall be given to the applicant with a direction to
rectify such defect within the period to be specified in such
intimation.
(b) On receipt of information from the applicant regarding rectification
of such defects, further survey shall be made and at further
survey, the surveyor shall, before giving the declaration referred to
in section 7 of the Act, satisfy himself as to the rectification of such
defect.
(c) The surveyor shall not give the declaration referred to in section 7
of the Act unless and until the defect is rectified as directed by
him.
(5) Where a vessel offered for survey in pursuance of an application in
that behalf by the owner is withdrawn by the owner owing to any
default or any other act or conduct by the owner and the survey is
hindered or made impossible, no survey of the vessel shall be made
based on that application;
Provided that nothing in this sub rule shall prevent the owner
from filing a fresh application for survey.
(6) (a) The surveyor shall, as and when so required by the Government,
furnish to the Government such information as he has in respect of
any vessel and if he is not in possession of such information, he
shall obtain such information from the owner or master and furnish
it to the Government.
(b) The owner or master of the vessel shall be bound to give such
information on a requisition in that behalf by the surveyor.
(7) Notwithstanding anything contained in these rules, it shall be competent
for the surveyor to go on board any vessel and inspect it or any part
thereof or any machinery or article thereon relevant to the purpose of
the Act, if such inspection becomes necessary for or in connection
with any of the purposes of the Act.
(8) No surveyor shall enter a vessel for the purpose of survey of the vessel
under this Act except under a notice to the owner or master of the
vessel.
9. Declaration of Survey. (1) The declaration referred to in section 7 of the Act
shall be in a Form No.5 for category A vessels and in Form No.6 for
category B vessels and shall be given in duplicate.
(2) The owner or master to whom the declaration is given shall within
fourteen days after the date of receipt thereof, send the declaration to
such officer, as the Government may by notification appoint in this
behalf.
(3) The surveyor giving such a declaration shall obtain from the owner or
master of the vessel the current or expired certificate of survey in
respect of the vessel and forward the same to the competent officer
with information regarding the survey made by him of the vessel and
regarding the declaration given by him to the owner under section 7 of
the Act.
10. Notice regarding Certificate of Survey. A notice under clause (b) of sub
section (1) of section 9 of the Act shall be in Form No.7 and shall contain the
particulars specified therein.
11. Application for certificate of survey. An application for a certificate of
survey shall be made to such officer authorized under sub section (2) of
section 9 of the Act in Form No. 8 and shall contain the particulars specified
therein.
12. Certificates of Survey. The certificate of survey in respect of class A
vessels shall be in Form No. 9 and in respect of class B vessels shall be in
Form No. 10 and shall contain the details specified therein.
13. Change of name. (1) Where a change of name of a vessel in respect of
which a certificate of survey had been granted under the Act is required, the
owner or master of the vessel shall forward the certificate of survey to the
authority who issued the certificate along with an application for change of
the name of the vessel entered in the certificate of survey.
(2) Such application shall be in Form No. 11 and shall contain the particulars
required therein.
(3) Such officer shall , after due enquiry by himself or through any other
officer satisfy that the new name is not allotted to any other vessel and
cause such change as is necessary to be effected in the certificate of
survey, which shall thereupon be returned to the owner.
PART II
Registration of Vessels
14. 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.
15. Application for registration. (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) 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.
17. Certificate of registration. The certificate of registration shall be in Form
No. 14 and shall contain the particulars specified therein.
18. Manner of display of distinguishing mark. (1) The distinguishing mark
(herein after 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.,
19. Book of registration. (1)The book of registration referred to in section 19 C
of the Act, shall be in Form No.15 and it shall contain the particulars
required therein;
(2) The book of registration shall be kept in bound volumes with machine
numbered pages.
20. Safety Inspection, suspension/cancellation. (1) The registering
authority may, at any time, require that an Inland Vessel under his jurisdiction
be inspected by an officer appointed by Government in this behalf under
section 19 (0) of the Act.
(2) The registering authority may at any time, if satisfied that the vessel is in
such a condition not fit to ply in the Inland water, suspend the registration
of the vessel and require the owner thereof to surrender forth with the
certificates of survey and registration in respect of that vessel .
(3) A registering authority may also suspend or cancel a certificate of
registration if the vessel has been destroyed or rendered permanently unfit
for service. Provided that no certificate of registration shall be cancelled
without affording an opportunity for being heard to the owner of the vessel.
21. Appeal.- (1) Every appeal under section 19 P of the Act shall be in Form
No. 16 and shall contain the particulars required therein.
(2) The appeal shall be accompanied by the following, namely:-
(a) two copies of the order appealed against; (of which at least one
shall be the original or an attested copy)
(b) chalan receipt evidencing payment of the fee for the appeal specified
in the Schedule- II;
(c) such other records as are necessary for the disposal of the appeal
23. Duplicate of the certificate. (1)The authority which issued the certificate of
registration shall issue a duplicate of the certificate of registration to
replace a certificate lost, destroyed or mutilated:
PART IV
Qualification, powers, functions and
Duties of Surveyor and Registering Authority
30. Qualification for appointment as Chief Surveyor of vessels and his
duties. (1) No person shall be appointed as surveyor unless he possesses
a basic degree in Marine Engineering or Ministry Of Transport first class
certificate of Director General of Shipping or a basic degree in Naval
Architecture with 15 years experience in sea going regular vessels /
Classification Societies / Ship Building yards/reputed International Shipping
Corporations or State Port Department.
(2) A Chief Surveyor shall discharge the following duties; namely:-
(a) receive applications for survey of vessels, and confirm that they are
in order.
(b) fix the date and place of surveys and conduct the survey as per
rules;
(c) verify and ensure that the vessels are constructed as per the
approved drawings, General Arrangement plans etc.
(d) determine whether the hull of the vessel is in proper condition and
fit for service;
(e) test the stability of the vessel so as to ensure against capsizing
under any conditions;
(f) ascertain that the machinery and machinery layout, propeller,
shafting, gears and steering, pipe lines such as bilge and ballast, oil
transfer etc., wheel house, crew accommodation , passages, galleys,
stores, service place etc., ventilation, change of air for engine room
etc., life saving , fire fighting, Light and sound signals, Navigation
and communication equipments etc. are in order and that generally
the vessel is fully equipped for the safety and convenience of
passengers;
(g) issue declaration of survey to the vessels surveyed by him to the
owner or master of the vessel;
(h) give copies of documents on payment of fees specified in these
rules and maintain accounts of all dues connected with survey and
miscellaneous receipts;
31. Qualification for appointment as Surveyor of vessels and his duties. (1) A
surveyor
of vessels shall possess a basic degree in Marine Engineering or
Ministry of Transport first class certificate of Director General of Shipping
or a basic degree in Naval Architecture with 7 years experience either/or
in sea going regular vessels / Classification Societies / Ship Building
yards/reputed International Shipping Corporations or State Port
Department.
(2) The surveyor shall be subordinate to the Chief surveyor and shall
discharge the following functions and duties , namely:-
(a) attend to the survey of vessel as per directions from the Chief
surveyor;
(b) maintain registers of vessels;
(c) conduct surprise inspection as per statutory provisions on
board vessels and verify the records to be maintained on board,
validity of crew certificate, survey certificate, Life Saving
Appliances, Fire Fighting Appliances, navigation and
communication equipment etc. Incase of default he shall detain
the vessel and make necessary recommendations for
suspension/cancellation of the certificate of registration/survey
to the competent authority. Such detention order shall be in
Form No.22 ;
32. Qualification for appointment as Registering Authority and his powers,
functions and duties . (1) The Registering Authority shall possess a basic
degree in Marine Engineering or Ministry of Transport first class certificate
of Director General of Shipping or a basic degree in Naval Architecture with
15 years in experience either/or in sea going regular vessels / Classification
Societies / Ship Building yards/reputed International Shipping Corporations
or State Port Department or a certificate of competency as Master Mariner
with 15 years of experience.
(2) The Registering Authority shall .
(a) ensure that all documents as specified in Rule 15 are received and
are in order.
(b) conduct enquiry after giving a notice to the applicant informing the
date and time of enquiry
(c) For the purpose of such enquiry the authority shall be competent
to,-
(i) inspect the vessel or any part thereof or any machinery
thereon or any article therein relevant to the purpose of such
enquiry.
(ii) 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.
(iii) have such assistance has he deems fit for the purpose of such
inspection.
(d ) issue certificate of registration and maintain all records related to
registration of vessels.
(e) inspect any vessel under his jurisdiction, or get it inspected by an
officer appointed on his behalf at any time and to suspend the
registration of the vessel if satisfied that she is not fit to ply in
Inland Waters.
(f) cancel certificate of registration after necessary formalities, if found
necessary.
(g) issue duplicate copy of certificates issued by the authority.
CHAPTER III
(ii) For vessels having inboard engines with 226BHP or more but
less than 565BHP,-
(a) one Master possessing a second class masters
Certificate granted under the Act;
(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.
(3) For vessels having inboard engine less than 75 BHP, one serang- cum-
driver possessing both driver and serang certificate and one lascar.
(4) For owner driven vessels of less than 75BHP, the owner may drive if he
possesses a combined driver- cum- serang certificate.
(i) A pass in X th. Standard Exam and shall be able to read and write
English and Malayalam; and
(ii) he shall be not less than twenty four years of age ; and
(iii) he shall ,
have served as second class Master in charge of an inland
vessel of not less than 260 HP for not less than three years;
or
while possessing a second class Masters certificate have
served as second serang of an inland vessel for not less
than four years; or
hold a certificate of second mate, foreign-going or mate home
trade granted under the Merchant Shipping Act,1958 and
have served as a mate of an inland vessel for not less than
one year; or
have served not less than three years at sea and three years
as mate of an inland vessel; or
have served not less than six years as a mate of an inland
vessel;
(2) The applicant shall satisfy the Examining Board his ability to
distinguish colours, unless already holds a Board of Trade sea-
going certificate as Mate or Master;
(3) The applicant shall produce a medical certificate as to his physical
fitness in Form No.33
(4) The applicant shall pass a written examination and viva voce
examination in the following subjects, namely:
(a) general principles of navigation, in particular for river and
backwater navigation.
(b) management of vessels under all contingencies of meeting,
passing and overtaking vessels and the Rule of the road;
(c) questions regarding the exercise of seamanship in case of diffi-
culty and danger eg. when a vessel has grounded when
anchors and chains are carried out, when a vessel has to be got
afloat, when the hull is damaged or leaking or what steps to
take in case of fire or other accident to the vessel;
(d) provisions of the Inland Vessels Act 1917, Travancore Public
Canals and Public Ferries Act,1096, Cochin Public Canals and
Backwaters Navigation Act,1092,and the rules made thereunder
and National waterways Regulations and Cochin Port Rules;
(e) tide Tables/Storm signals; and
(f) compass.
(2) the applicant shall satisfy the Examining Board of his ability to
distinguish colours, unless already holds a Board of Trade sea-
going certificate as Mate or Master;
Provided that this clause shall not apply to the renewal of the
existing competency certificate
40. Qualification for Second Class Engine Driver . (1) The qualification
required of a person desirous of obtaining a second class engine Drivers
Certificate of competency shall be as follows : -
(i) he must have passed ITI course for diesel mechanic/motor
mechanic;
(ii) he must have served for one year as a serang/ lascar/greaser of an
Inland Vessel of not less than113 BHP;
OR
he must have served for not less than two years as an apprentice in
the making, fitting or repairing of IC engines and in addition, he
must have served for six months in the engine room of an Inland
Vessel of not less than 226 BHP or twelve months in a vessel with
engines of not less than 113 BHP;
(iii) he shall be not less than twenty two years of age.
(2) The applicant shall produce a medical certificate as to his physical
fitness. in Form No.33
(3) The applicant shall pass a written examination and viva voce satisfy
that;-
(a) he fully understands the working and management of motor
engines and separate use of, magnetos, carburetors water
circulating and oil pumps, sparking plugs, etc. , and that he is
able to some extent, to explain their actual means of operation;
(b) he is able to dismantle motor engines and any accessory part of
them detecting excessive wear or other defects and reassemble
the parts in proper order;
(c) he is able to detect what is wrong in the event of the engine
failing to start up or any accessory part to perform its proper
function;
(d) he is able to show how he would act in case of breakdown of
any portion of the machinery;
(e) he is able to show that he fully realises the danger of fire and
understands the precautions necessary to prevent it and what
to do when a fire actually breaks out;
(f) he has thorough knowledge of auxiliary machineries,
instruments, hull protection, refrigeration etc.
(4) The existing competency certificate issued under the Travancore Public
Canals and Public Ferries Act, 1096ME (1921),the Cochin Public
Canals and Backwaters Navigation Act, 1092ME (1917),the Madras
Canals and Public Ferries Act 1890 (Act II of 1890) as Driver shall be
renewed as Boat Driver certificate under the Act within a period of
six months from the commencement of these rules.
(5) Not withstanding any thing contained in sub rules (1) to (4), persons
holding probationary licence as Driver issued under the Canals &
Ferries Acts prior to commencement of these rules may appear for the
examination for the Boat driver certificate of competency within a
period of two years from the commencement of these rules provided
they have two years service in an inland vessel as a helper.
(2) Every Certificate of competency granted under these rules shall be issued
in Form No. 26.
(3) The candidates should be medically fit and under 65 years of age;
(4) A certificate of competency so issued shall be in Form No.32
certificate granted under sub section (1) shall have the same effect
as a certificate of competency granted under these Rules after
examination.
(a) If the wreck or abandonment of, or loss or damage to, any vessel
or loss of life has been caused by the wrongful act or default of the
holder of such certificate, or if the holder of such certificate is
incompetent or has been guilty of any gross act of drunkenness,
tyranny or other misconduct, or
(3) Applications for renewal shall be made to the competent officer, with
the original certificate and chalan receipt for the remittance of the fee
prescribed in Schedule-III to the rules at least fifteen days before the
expiry of the period of validity of the certificate.
(4) Any certificate not so renewed shall be invalid. A lapsed certificate may
be renewed only on payment of the enhanced fee specified in Schedule-
III to the rules and on production of satisfactory evidence that the
holder of the certificate was on sufficient cause prevented from
applying for the renewal in proper time.
(5) No certificate produced for renewal after a period of three years from
the date of expiry of its validity shall, however be renewed. An
application for renewal received after this time limit shall, unless there
be anything repugnant to the rules in force be treated as an application
for a new certificate and the candidate shall be asked to undergo all the
formalities required for the grant of a new competency certificate.
53. Temporary Certificate. If the original of a certificate be lost or spoiled a
copy thereof shall be issued by the competent officer on receipt of an
application, with the fee fixed in Schedule-I, and one copy of the applicant's
photo. If there is any delay in issuing the copy of the certificate the
competent officers shall issue a temporary certificate valid for one month
only to enable the applicant to continue in employment during the period
between the loss of certificate and the issue of the copy of the certificate.
(1) to approve and promulgate the syllabus and course duration for all
categories of Inland Water Transport crew;
(2) to arrange for organized onboard and campus training for the Inland
Water Transport crew and to approve appropriate institutions for
conducting such training as per Government notified guidelines;
(3) to select and nominate qualified professionals for conduct of
examinations for various examination centers in the state;
(4) to issue certificate of competency, certificate of service and licenses
as per the provisions of the Act;
(5) to arrange for traffic control , search and rescue and pollution control;
55 . Qualification and Duties of
the Chief Examiner Inland Water Transport . (1) The Chief Examiner
shall have minimum a basic degree in Marine Engineering or Ministry of
Transport first class certificate of Director General of Shipping with fifteen
years of experience either in sea going regular vessels or certificate of
competency with Master sea going with fifteen years of experience.
CHAPTER-IV
LIGHTS, SOUND SIGNALS AND PREVENTION OF COLLISION
PART- I
STEERING AND SAILING
56. Look-Out . (1) Every vessel shall maintain a proper look-out 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.
57. 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.
(2) In determining a safe speed as provided in sub rule (1) the following
factors shall be taken into account namely:-
(d) the state of the river, wind, current and the proximity of
navigational hazards;
(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.
(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;
(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, the vessel
intending to overtake shall indicate her intention by sounding the
appropriate signals provided in clauses and sub rule 2 of rule85(a) and (b).
The vessel to be overtaken shall if in consent, sound appropriate signals
provided in clause (c) of sub rule(2) of rule 85 and take action to permit
safe passing. If in doubt she may sound the signal prescribed in sub rule
(3) of rule 85. This provision is not in derogation of the provisions in rule
64.
(5) A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a narrow channel where other
vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction shall navigate
with particular alertness and caution and shall sound the appropriate
signal prescribed in sub rule (4) of rule 85.
(6) Every vessel shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid
anchoring in a narrow channel.
61. Single lane traffic. When single lane traffic is in force, vessels shall join the
lane only when the traffic signal permits to do so. While in the lane, the
vessels shall proceed with maximum permissible speed and clear the
channel as quickly as possible. Vessels shall not stop or anchor in a
traffic lane and shall exercise caution while joining or leaving the
single lane to avoid collision with waiting vessels at anchor.
PART II
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.
(5) explanations for the purposes of this rule, upstream means the
direction against current , downstream means the direction with the
current and Wind ward side means the side opposite to that of which
the main sail or the largest fore and aft sail is carried.
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.
67. Action by stand-on-vessel. (1) (a) where by any of these rules one
of two vessels is to keep out of the way, the other shall keep her course
and speed.
(b) the latter vessel may however take action to avoid collision by her
maneuver alone, as soon as it becomes apparent to her that the vessel
required to keep out of the way is not taking appropriate action as
required by these rules.
(2) when from any cause, the vessel required to keep her course and speed
finds herself so close that collision cannot be avoided by the action of
the give-way vessel alone, she shall take such action as will best aid to
avoid collision;
(4) the provision in the above sub rule does not relieve the give-way vessel
of her obligation to keep out of the way.
(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.
(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. The different kinds of lights that
shall be used in a vessel are specified below,-
(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.
(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
82. Sound Signals. The sound signal appliances unless otherwise specified in
the rules shall comply with the technical requirements as per the provisions
of Annexure-Ill of the International Regulations for Prevention of Collision at
sea, 1972.
CHAPTER - V
SAFETY MEASURES ON WATERWAYS
89. Marking of Navigable Channel. Channel marks like coconut piles,
bamboo marks or buoys are provided to mark the safe limits of the channel.
Details of channel marking are given in Annexure I. 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. Provisions of the Merchant
Shipping (Carriage of Dangerous Goods) Rules, 1978 with respect to
transportation of dangerous cargo shall mutatis mutandis apply to carriage
of dangerous goods under these rules.
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.
96. Passage through locks. (1) While navigating through the locks and lock
basin While navigating through the locks and lock basin, the master shall
comply with any orders given to him by the lock master to ensure safety and
orderly
movement of ship and quick passage through the lock.
(2) The order of priority for passage through the lock shall be as follows:
(a) Vessels of the Government, vessels belonging to the military, police
and the Inland Waterways Authority of India;
(b) Passenger craft
(c) Fishing boats
(d) Cargo vessels
(3) Vessels shall be warped or poled into or out of locks and shall not use
their propellers or paddle wheels until clear of the lock.
(4) Vessels used or intended for passengers and cargo shall ply only on
such portions of the backwaters or canal system as may be specified in
their survey certificate.
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) out side 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 waterways, unless
authorized by the Competent Officer, is prohibited.
99 . Crossing of navigable channel. While crossing the navigable channel, a
ferry vessels shall keep at such distance from vessels or rafts moving along
the navigable channel, so that the latter shall not be obliged to change their
course or reduce speed:
Provided that ferry vessels, under special circumstances may be
granted priority of passage across the navigable channel by the Competent
Officer and such vessel shall exhibit a green all-round light by night and a
green flag by day, and shall have right of way as the circumstances permit.
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.
101. Stationary Vessels. All stationary vessels, rafts and floating equipment
shall be anchored or made fast securely enough to withstand the current in
such a way that they can adjust to the changes in water level.
102. Responsibilities of Master and Owner. (1) Every vessel shall be in
charge of a Master who shall be qualified and possesses a certificate to that
effect under the Rule. The Master shall be jointly and severally responsible
with the Owner for any or all breaches of these rules. Responsibilities of the
Master and Owner, shall inter alia include the following namely;
(a) to take all precautions required to keep vigilant and to avoid damage to the
vessel, installations in the waterway and avoid causing obstructions to
shipping and navigation;
(b) to take all steps required by the situation to avoid imminent danger.
(c) to comply with the rules or regulations applicable to his vessel and his
crew and to the vessels in tow, while his vessel is engaged in towing of
other vessels;
(d) the Master or Owner shall ensure that the vessel has a valid certificate of
survey applicable for the voyage or service in the zone of operation;
(e) the Master or Owner shall ensure that the vessel has a valid certificate of
Registration and that the certificate of registration granted in respect of
any vessel shall be used only for the lawful navigation of that vessel;
(f) the Master or Owner shall ensure that the crew are sufficient for the type of
vessel and type and area of operation as required by these rules;
(g) the Master or Owner shall ensure that the crew has valid certificate of
competency/service;
(h) the Master or Owner shall ensure that dangerous goods or explosive
materials are carried on board only as authorized by Competent Authority
and procedures and safety precautions as per the Explosives Rules, 1983 ;
(i) the Master shall maintain Ships Article/crew list, Ships log and Engine
Log;
(j) the Master shall ensure that at no time the vessel is overloaded or more
than the number of passengers it is certified to carry, are taken onboard;
(k) the Owner shall ensure no unauthorized alterations are made to the vessel;
(l) the Master or Owner shall ensure that the vessel is adequately equipped to
fight any fire and to rescue the passengers and that the crew adequately
trained to meet emergent situations;
(m) the Owner or Master shall ensure that Life saving devices like life buoys,
life jackets, Life raft etc as required as per the Rules are provided in each
vessel and they are kept in such a position for quick deployment in case
of emergency;
(n) the Owner shall ensure insurance of the vessel against third party risks;
(o) the Owner/Master shall display the details showing the date of manufacture
of the vessel, date of survey, expiry date of survey, passengers and cargo
capacity and such other details as required by law;
(p) to ensure timely and quality maintenance work;
(q) to ensure that at no time the vessel discharges in the waterway except at
the reception facilities of inland ports , raw sewage, oily substances,
garbage etc;
(2) The Master or the person in charge of the vessel shall make immediate
report to the nearest competent officer or Police on
(a) any vessel has been wrecked, abandoned or materially damaged;
(b) accidents or causality involving, death ,grievous hurt;
(c) sighting of any other vessel in distress:
(d) outbreak of fire or flooding in his vessel:
(e) damage caused to any waterway installations or permanent
structures;
(f) any vessel has caused loss or material damage to any other
vessel, or
Observing uncharted obstruction or failure of navigational aid ;
(g) falling over board of any object which may become an
obstruction or
danger to navigation;
(h) spillage of oil into the waterway:;
(i) piracy or theft onboard.
(3) The master shall;
(a) on sighting a vessel or raft which has suffered an accident
endangering persons or the vessel or threatening to obstruct the
channel, give
immediate assistance to such vessels without endangering safety of
his own vessel;
(b) in case of any marine casualty, give warning to the approaching
vessels to enable them to take necessary action in good time and
steer clear of the channel when in danger of sinking or goes out of
control;
(4) All the crew employed on board a vessel shall be under the control
and orders of the master of such vessel, who shall see that proper
discipline and good conduct is maintained by them. The crew shall on no
account interfere with passengers or behave rudely towards them.
(5) When the master of a vessel is temporarily absent during a voyage, the
Serang on board of the vessel shall be held to be in charge with the powers
and responsibilities of the Master. If such absence of the Master
exceeds a day a duly qualified Master shall be appointed immediately and
the fact communicated forthwith to the competent authority.
(6) Master or persons in charge of a vessel shall give the competent officer
or any person authorized by him all necessary facilities for verifying
compliance with these regulations.
(7) The master of a passenger or tourist vessel shall ensure that the
passengers are informed of the use and disposition of life saving devises
onboard.
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.
(2) 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.
104. Technical requirements. Every life saving appliances provided as per
the provision of these rules shall meet the requirement of Schedule- 4.
105. Stowage. Every life saving appliances provided as per the provisions of
these rules shall be stowed according to the requirement of Schedule- 5, as
far as applicable.
106. Display of usage. On every vessel of Class I , the list of life saving
appliances and instruction of their use shall be displayed at conspicuous
places.
107.Exemption. Vessels or class of vessels provided that she complies with the
requirements of the Travancore public Canals and Public Ferries Act of
1096, the Cochin Public Canals and Backwaters Navigation Act of 1092,
the keel of which is at corresponding stage of construction before the
coming into force of these rules may be exempted from compliance
therewith of the provision for carriage of life boats until one year after the
date of commencement of these rules provided that adequate life raft in
lieu are provided on board.
CHAPTER-VII
INLAND VESSELS FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENTS
108. Applicability of this rules. This rule shall apply to all vessels except
the following:
(1) vessels above 500 tons gross or passenger capacity over 100numbers.
These vessels shall be required to comply with the requirements of
Merchant Shipping (Fire Alliances) Rules 1969 as applicable to ships on
coastal voyages;
(2) Requirements in respect of hovercrafts and small vessels up to 10 Ton
shall be specially considered by the competent officer;
from the date of publication of these rules.
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.
110. Approval by Competent Authority. If in any case an Inland Vessel is
unable to comply fully with the requirements set out as above, and in all
cases of vessels exceeding 45 m. in length, or 150 ton gross, the fire
Appliances to be provided shall be referred to the competent officer for
approval.
111. Responsibility of Master or Owner. The Master or Owner of all Inland
Vessels shall ensure that the vessel is provided with Appliances and
Equipments for fire fighting and for protection from danger or explosion in
accordance with these rules and that the crew of the vessel are well
conversant with the use of the appliances.
CHAPTER-VIII
INLAND VESSELS CONSTRUCTION
PART-1
HULL CONSTRUCTION
112. Hull. (1) The Structural strength of every vessel to which these rules apply
shall be sufficient for the service for which the vessel is intended.
Scantlings in accordance with Rules of recognized Classification Societies
will ordinarily be accepted;
(2) Vessels intended for the carriage in bulk of petroleum and petroleum
products shall comply with the Indian Petroleum Act, 1934 (Act XXX of
1934) and the Rules made there under;
(3) Ordinarily only decked vessels of length exceeding 12 meters shall be
allowed to ply during the foul season.
113 Watertight Subdivision. (1) Vessels designed to carry more than 150
passengers shall comply with the watertight division requirements of Part II
of the Indian Merchant Shipping (Construction and Survey of Passenger
Steamers) Rules, 1981 as they apply to Class VI of said Rules;
(2) Vessels over 18 meters length shall be adequately subdivided to the
satisfaction of the Surveying Authority.
114. Bulkheads. (1) In all vessels except wooden house boats greater than 15
meters in length, a collision bulkhead shall be fitted at approximately 0.05
lengths abaft the (foreside of the designed waterline) forward
perpendicular.
(2) In all vessels except wooden house boats exceeding 15 meters in length,
the machinery shall be enclosed between watertight bulkheads extending
to the upper deck or gunwale.
(3) In Vessel fitted with internal combustion engines, the bulkheads
separating the machinery space from the accommodation spaces shall be
made of steel and insulated so as to provide an effective fire division.
Provided that in the case of wooden vessels below 15 meters length
wooden bulkheads, suitably lined may be used.
(4) Side scuttles fitted below deck must be of non-opening type.
115. Hull side Valves and Fittings (other than those on scuppers ad
sanitary discharges). (1) All waterway inlet and overboard discharge
pipes shall be fitted with valves or cocks secured direct to shell plating or
water boxes.
(2) All valves and cocks are to be of bronze or other approved material.
(3) Gratings having adequate net area are to be fitted at all openings for water
inlet valves.
(4) Waterway inlet and discharge valves and cocks are to be fitted in easily
accessible positions.
116 Deck openings, Hatch comings. All openings in deck shall be well
designed and capable of being effectively closed water tight. Hatch comings
shall be provided with hatch covers of adequate strength and shall be
capable of being battened down.
117 Height of Sides and Rails. In open vessels the top of the gunwale,
covering board or wash strakes, or the upper edge of the half deck at side as
the case may be, shall not be less than 75 cms above the flooring boards in
the case of vessels 6 m in length or less, and not less than 90 cms in the
case of vessels 12 m in length or more. From lengths between 6m and 12 m,
the height shall be in proportion. Decked vessels shall be provided with
bulwarks or rails not less than 1 m in height and the rails shall not be more
than 22.5 cms apart unless strong netting is provided.
118 Water closets. (1) In addition to and exclusive of a sufficient number of
closets for saloon passengers and crew, inland vessels on voyages of more
than six hours duration shall be provided with latrines for the exclusive use
of deck passengers and one for every additional hundred or part of hundred
such passengers for which the vessel is certified. A fair proportion of
latrines shall be allotted from the above for the sole use of women and shall
be so marked outside. In no case shall there be a lesser number than two or
not more than six latrines so provided. The latrines shall be of approved
dimensions, having adequate head room and ventilation, and shall provide
privacy;
(2) On vessels which ply by day on voyage not lasting more than six hours,
there shall be one latrine for every 200 passengers with a minimum of two,
and one of these shall be marked for women.
(3) The Surveying Authority may exempt wholly or in part vessels below 16m
length from the full or part requirements of above two sub-rules if the
vessels are employed on voyage of less than 2 hours duration.
119 Freeboard. (1) In case of passenger vessels when the vessel is loaded
with weights representing the full number of passengers and crew at 65 kg
for each person, and when all necessary fuel is on board, the clear height of
the side above water, at the lowest point, is not less than 38 cms for vessels
6 m in length or less, and 76 cms for vessels 18 m, in length and over. For
lengths between 6 m and 18 m the height shall be in proportion. The length
shall be measured from the forward side of the stem to the after side of the
stern post, and the clear side shall be measured to the top of the covering
board or to the top of the wash strake, if one is fitted above the covering
board, if however a half deck is fitted, the clear side shall be measured to the
top of the deck at side or to the top of the gunwale, whichever measurement
gives the smaller freeboard. In decked boats the freeboard shall be
measured from the top of the deck at side.
(2) Vessels permitted to ply during foul season shall be required to have
freeboard 1.5 times as of that calculated under sub rule (1).
120. Flooring. Floorings shall be provided throughout the vessel. It shall be
removable to allow for cleaning and inspection and shall allow rapid drainage
of water to the bilges. Drain plugs in the skin of the vessel shall not be
permitted.
121. Position of Helmsman. There shall be a provision in all vessels, whether
or not fitted with raised decks or similar obstructions, for the helmsman to
have a clear view for safe navigation.
PART- II
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
122. Boilers and pressure vessels. Steam boilers and pressure vessels shall
comply with the requirements laid down in Merchant Shipping (Construction
and Survey of Cargo Steamers) Rules, 1991 as amended from time to time.
123. Internal Combustion Engines. They shall be of approved design and
shall be driven by heavy oil, paraffin or other similar fuel and not by petrol.
124. Propeller Shafts. They shall be of non-corrosive metal provided that mild
steel shafts may be permitted, if fitted with a non-corrosive liner or when
used with an oil-grease lubricated stern bush in a stem tube provided with
oil sealing glands.
125. Power. Power of the propelling machinery shall be sufficient to enable the
vessel to operate safely.
Provided that vessels permitted to ply during foul season shall be
required to have sufficient power to enable such vessels to attain a speed of
not less than nine knots in fully loaded condition in calm weather. Speed
trials will be conducted only in Fair Season in calm weather conditions.
126. Machinery Fencing. The machinery including the shafting shall be fenced,
if there is no separate engine room, where necessary so as to protect
persons in the vessel from injury.
127.Trials. Test bed trials of machinery shall, be witnessed by a surveyor.
Running and maneuvering trials under service conditions shall also be
witnessed by a survey before the declaration is issued.
128. Motor compartment construction, ventilations etc. (1) If the motor or
fuel tanks are situated below deck and oil of a flash point lower than 60
degree Celsius is used, the motor and fuel bulks must be enclosed in
separate watertight and well ventilated compartments, in which no stove or
other similar heating apparatus is to be placed. Each compartment shall be
furnished with at least two cowl ventilators one of which is to be led well
down into the space to prevent accumulation of vapor in the lower part. Any
enclosed space within which a motor or fuel tank is placed must be
ventilated in this manner irrespective of whether heavy or light oil is used as
fuel.
(2) In open vessels, the space occupied by the motor and fuel tank shall,
preferably, be at the after end of the vessel and separated from the space
allotted for the accommodation of passengers and crew by a substantial
bulkhead as high as
the seats and watertight up to at least half its height to prevent the spread of
oil to the passenger or crew space. If it is desired to place the motor amid
ships or forward, either arrangement may be allowed provided that a
bulkhead or casing formed in the manner stated, is placed between the motor
space and the passenger of crew space.
(3) Motor shall be covered in, and the compartments or casings containing them
shall be constructed.
(4) If the vessel is of wood, a metal tray which can readily be cleaned and is of
suitable depth shall be fitted under the motors; the bilges shall be protected
against saturation by oil.
129.Fuel tanks. (1) Fuel tanks shall be constructed of suitable material, and
shall be securely fixed in position. They shall be of robust construction with
riveted, brazed or welded joints. No part of the fuel tanks or their fittings
shall depend on soft solder for tightness.
(2) Fuel tanks and their fittings shall be perfectly water tight and tested by
hydraulic pressure to a head of water of at least 15 feet. If a pressure feed
system is employed the particulars of tanks and fittings shall be submitted to
the Surveying Authority for prior approval.
(3) A properly secured wire-gauge diaphragm of tube strainer, which can be
easily taken out for cleaning and examination shall be fitted to each filling
inlet and at each vapour or oil outlet on the tanks and the filling pipe or orifice
shall have a suitable screwed cap.
(4) Fuel tanks shall not be fitted in machinery spaces, but shall be placed in a
separate compartment, or on deck remote from engine a modification of this
requirement will be granted only where the flash point of fuel exceeds 66
Celsius (This temperature limit may be reduced to 60 degree Celsius as per
class norms) or in the case of small open vessels where the machinery is
fitted at the after end.
130. Fuel Pipe arrangements. (1) The pipes conveying the fuel shall be of
seamless material made with easy bends and metal to metal joints. A valve or
cock shall be fitted at each end of the fuel pipe and no joint shall depend on
soft solder for tightness. The joints and couplings shall be readily accessible.
Every fuel tank outlet valve or cock shall be capable of being readily closed
from a position outside the compartment containing the tank and the engine
and such valve shall be so positioned that it is not likely to be out off in the
event of fire in these compartments.
(2) On engines using paraffin as fuel the air inlet pipe to the carburetor shall be
fitted with a satire-gauze diaphragm and so arranged as to satisfy the
surveyor that there will be no danger of fire or explosion from escaping
vapor when the engine is stopped or from flame should a back-fire occur.
131. Bilge Pumping and Bailing Arrangements. (1) All vessels shall have an
efficient Pumping system having the suctions and means for drainage so
arranged that any water within any compartment of the vessel, or any
watertight section of any compartment can be pumped out.
(2) Bilge pipes shall not be less than 32 mm internal diameter.
(3) All vessels over 18m length shall have a power driven bilge pump and
one rotary or semi- rotary hand bilge pump. Power driven pump may be
driven by main engine.
(4) All vessels below 18m length shall have a rotary or semi-rotary hand
bilge pump
132. Steering Gear. (1) Steering gear chain blocks, etc. running through
passenger and or crew spaces shall be covered in or provided with portable
guards properly secured so as not to endanger passenger or crew.
(2) Where the rudder is ordinarily operated by power, it shall also be capable
of being operated by hand in an emergency.
PART III
PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION
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.
PART V
OTHER ACCESSORIES
136. 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.
137. Exemptions.- The competent authority may exempt any vessel or class of
vessels already existing or the keel of which is laid, under construction or
constructed before the coming in to force of these rules, from the
compliance of the provisions of this chapter for a period of one year with
effect from the date of commencement of these rules provided that the
vessels complies with the requirements of the Travancore Public Canals
and Public Ferries Act.1096, the Cochin Public Canals and Back Waters
Navigation Act.1092 and the Madras Canals and Public Ferries Act 1890.
CHAPTER-IX
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.
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.
FORM No. I
[ See Rule 5 (1) ]
Form for expressing the intention to build a new vessel
1. Name of vessel :
2. Owners name and address :
Signature of Owner
Enclosures:-
Plans, Drawings etc. as per Rule 6(4)(b), (c) and (d) of the Rules.
FORM No - 2
[ See Rule 6 (2) ]
To
Date:
1. Name of vessel :
2. Official No of the vessel :
3. Port of registry of vessel :
4. Gross tonnage of vessel :
5. Place and date of last survey :
6. Nature of survey
(state if survey in dry dock is required) :
7. Length, Breadth ,Depth :
8. Type of main propulsion engines and total H.P.
9. Details of other machineries :
10. Type of the vessel passenger cum cargo/
Cargo/Chemical Carrier, Liquid Carrier etc. :
11. Owners name and address :
Owner/master/serang
Enclosures:-
1. Documents as per rules-6 (3) [ (a) to ( f) ]
2. Treasury chalan for the total amount paid.\
3. Last expired certificate of survey.
4. Attested copy of certificate of registration.
5. In case of agent, authorization from the owners to undertake the survey of the vessel.
6. In case of minor, legal documents in respect of legal /natural guardian.
FORM No. 3
1. Name of vessel :
6. Owners name and address :
Signature of Owner
FORM No. 4
[ see Rule 7(1) ]
Intimation of time, and date of Survey of Vessel
Place :
Date :
From
The Surveyor of Inland Vessel
at.
To
The Owner/Master of the Inland Vessel
Vessel.
(Name & Address)
Sir,
Sub:-
Ref:-
(2). I enclose a list of the requisite preparations for the survey, which
shall be made before the day and hour above mentioned,
Yours
faithfully
Surveyor
THE REQUISITE PREPARATIONS FOR THE SURVEY OF AN INLAND VESSEL
(10) An anchor and an anchor chain and steering chain and rods shall be laid
down on the floor duly cleaned and kept ready for inspection.
(11) Crew cabins, service area and sanitary areas shall also be kept cleaned and
ready for inspection.
The following guidelines shall be observed for preparing the vessel ready for
survey:-
The vessel shall be kept in dry dock or on hard in a suitable dry place
conveniently approachable in such condition that
(1). HULL
a) The keel of the vessel shall be at least 1m. above the ground.
d) Proper ladders, safe lines etc shall be rigged and kept ready
suitable shock proof lighting arrangements shall also be made
available
i) The sea suction and discharge valve shall be detached from the hull,
open out and cleaned and kept ready for inspection.
j) Crew Cabins, service area and sanitary areas shall also be kept cleaned
and ready for inspection.
(2) MACHINERY
a) All main propulsion units shall be striped open and cleaned, gauged
and gauging report shall be kept ready for inspection.
b) Gear Box shall also be striped open and kept ready for inspection
together with suitable gauging.
c)All auxiliary machinery such as fire and bilge pumps, generator and
alternator and any other types of machinery on board including
capstan and windless to be striped and opened and also gauged and
kept for inspection.
(3) LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES / FIRE FIGHTING APPLIANCES /COMMUNICATION
AND NAVIGATION EQUIPMENTS, POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICES,LIGHT &
SOUND SIGNALS
(1) LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES
(a) Life Jacket as applicable
(b) Buoyant apparatus
(c) Life Boat or any other boat together with lowering and hoisting
appliances if any
(d) Life Buoys and Buoyant Life tines should be cleaned and kept ready
for inspection
(e) Inflatable life raft as applicable
(2) FIRE FIGHTING APPLIANCES
(a) Fires hoses and nozzles
(b) Fire lines and fire valve,
(c) Portable and fixed fire fighting appliances as applicable
(d) Quick closing or remote closing valves for fuel oil
(e) Fuel tanks etc. shall be evacuated, cleaned and kept ready for
inspection.
(3) LIGHTS AND SOUND SIGNALS
(a) All navigation lights, whistle together with spares shall be kept ready for
inspection
(b) Emergency lighting system if applicable, shall be kept ready for
inspection.
(4) COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENTS
All communication equipments such as Very High Frequency Radio
Receivers, Telephones, Public address systems, torches, Aldies lamps etc.
shall be kept ready for inspection.
(5) NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENTS.
All relevant Navigational Equipments such as Compasses etc, shall be kept
ready for inspection.
(6) POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICES
All relevant pollution control devices shall be kept ready for inspection.
At the conclusion of preliminary survey or part thereof, the Surveyor shall
issue a defect list to the attending representative.
You are also requested to pay towards the survey charges fees mentioned
in the Schedule - I on adhoc basis. Before issuance of the certificate of
survey, all the charges must be paid
You are requested to approach this office on completion of above
formalities, for mutually convenient date to conduct the survey.
Signature of
Surveyor.
FORM No. 5
HULL
MACHINERY
11. Condition of
machinery
No.1 .. .
No.2 .. .
No.3 .. . .
13. Life- buoys, number and description of those actually on board at the
time of survey
Extinguishers.
Buckets
No of other deck
crews
If the vessel is not found fit to carry passengers, or if the owner does not
desire passenger certificates, the table below should be crossed with the
word NIL in block capitals.
A B C D E
Number of When When plying by When plying by Second Saloon
Deck plying by day (smooth & day on voyages cabin passenge
passengers night partially which do not passen rs
on each deck (smooth & smooth water) last more than gers
partially or in canals by 6 hours
smooth night and day (smooth water
water) only)
On a between
deck,if any
On main deck
On the upper
deck or
bridge.
Total
Total of deck,
cabin and
Saloon
Passengers
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
23. The nature and the quantum of cargo the vessel is fit to carry
24. Limits beyond which the Vessel is not fit to ply
(State Smooth water only or smooth and Partially smooth water only)
25. TOWING should be prohibited
may be permitted
26. Time of service, if less than one year, For the period ending on
for which the hull, boilers, engines or the day of.
any of the equipments will be sufficient.
I have inspected the machinery of the vessel named at (1) above, and all
the equipments are onboard the same.
(ii) That the machinery of the said vessel is in accordance with the foregoing
descriptions, sufficient for the service intended, and is good approved
condition.
(iii) That the said machinery will, in my judgment, be sufficient until the
day of ..
(iv) That the equipments are such and in such condition as required by the
rules and Instructions under the Act 1 of 1917.
(vi) That the said vessel as regards her machinery is, in my judgment fit to ply
as an inland vessel.
(vii) That the hull of the said vessel is sufficient for the service intended, and
is in good approved conditions.
(viii) That the hull of the said inland vessel and the equipments will in my
judgment, be sufficient until the.. day of ..
(ix) That the said vessel is, in my judgment, fit to ply as an inland vessel with
the number of passengers stated in the space marked(22) in this form,
when there is no encumbrance of the space measure for the passenger
accommodation, but is not fit to ply with a greater number of
passengers.
(x) That I am satisfied that the fees due have been paid into the treasury.
Dated
This.. day of
Signature of
Surveyor
FORM No.6
4 Length :
Breadth :
Depth :
Tonnage :
5 Hull
(a) Material Used :
(b) Is the hull in good condition :
7 Clear Area :
8 Passenger Capacity :
15 Engine
(a) Make and No. of Engine :
(b) Fuel used :
(c).Are the fuel tank and fuel lines made of
good material and properly leak proof :
(d).Is the Engine room getting overheated :
Are all necessary
16 Lights provided :
Place
Date
Signature of
Surveyor
FORM No. 7
[ See Rule 10 ]
Notice to owner that a Certificate of Survey granted under the
Inland Vessels Act is ready for delivery.
To
The owner / master of the
...
.
Sir,
Sub:-
Ref:-
I hereby give you notice that the certificate of survey of the above
inland vessel applied for by is ready for delivery, and will
be forwarded to you by registered post on payment by you to the local treasury or
sub-treasury as the case may be and on production of the treasury chalan of the
following sum, viz.:-
Forfeiture under section 8(2) of the Inland Vessels Act, 1917,for delay in excess of
fourteen days in sending in the declaration being at the rate of
Rsper day for.. days.
Total
..
Yours faithfully,
Certifying officer.
FORM No.8
[ See Rule11 ]
To
.
.
[The designation and address of the officer
appointed under Section 9(2) of the Act]
Sir,
My vessel named
..
has been surveyed on.and Declaration of Survey as above has
been issued on.I request that the Certificate of Survey
may be issued.
Yours faithfully,
Signature.
Name of the Owner
FORM No.9
[ See Rule 12 ]
Certificate of Survey
To remain in force until the day of .20..only; unless previously
cancelled or suspended.
The Vessel ..
Declaration:- This is to certify that the provisions of the Inland Vessels Act
1917(Central Act 1 of 1917) and the Rules made there under
regarding survey and the transmission of declarations in respect of
this vessel have been complied with.
On main deck
On the upper
deck/bridge
Total Deck
Passenger
Total of deck,
cabin and
Saloon
Passengers
Two children above 5 years and under 12 years of age to be reckoned as one
passenger
Encumbrance:- If the space measured by the surveyor for passenger
accommodation is encumbered by cattle, cargo or other articles then
ONE PASSENGER is to be deducted from the foregoing table for each-
Exhibition of certificate This certificate (or a duplicate signed by the Certifying Officer)
must be exhibited in a legible condition, protected by glass
where it may be easily read by all persons on board.
Expiry of certificate The vessel must cease to ply on the date given above for the
expiry of this certificate (except in so far as may be necessary for
her to reach a place of survey if she is not at such a place at that
date) until she is again surveyed and granted a fresh certificate.
Name of vessel While this certificate is in force the vessels name, as printed or
otherwise marked in positions approved by the Surveyor, is not to
be removed or defaced; and if a change of name is desired, 14
clear days notice is to be given to the Certifying Officer before the
change is made.
Accidents After any accident, howsoever caused, occasioning loss of life or
any material damage affecting the safety of the vessel either in
her hull, machinery or equipments, the master or serang is to
report the particulars at the nearest police station; and as soon as
possible the owner or master is to report the matter fully in
writing signed by him to the surveyor at the nearest declared
place or survey.
Signature
FORM No.10
[ See Rule12 ]
Certificate Of Survey
1 Name of Vessel :
2 Registration Number :
3 Owners Name and Address :
4 Master, Serangs Name and Address :
5 Year of Built :
6 Area of Operation :
7 Nature of operation :
8 Extreme inner dimension of the
vessel Length :
Breadth :
Depth :
9 Net Registered Tonnage :
10 Description of Engine :
11 Engine Number and Brake Horse Power :
12 Nature of fuel used :
13 Details of crew required for the vessel
Master :
Serang :
Driver :
Lascar :
14 Is the hull of the vessel in good condition
and fit for service :
15 Material used for hull :
16 Has the vessel been tested for
stability and found safe for
passenger service :
17 Details of life saving equipments :
18 Details of fire fighting equipments :
19 Details of Pollution control devices :
20 Are all the equipment and facility prescribed
under the rules provided on board. :
21 Nature of repairs, renewals needed at the
time of inspection
22 Number of passengers which the
vessel is licensed to carry
Lower Deck :
Upper Deck :
For Day Cruise :
23 Period for which the certificate shall :
hold
Place
Signature Name and
Designation
Date
FORM No. 11
[ See Rule-13(2) ]
From
..
..
To
The Chief Surveyor of Inland Vessels,
..
[Designation and address of the officer
appointed under Section 9(2) of the Act]
Sir,
Ref: .
I ... of
..
being the owner /master of Inland Vessel .(name)
bearing No. .. hereby request that the name of the vessel may
be changed as (here enter the new name). The
certificate of survey No.. dated . in
original is enclosed herewith for making the change of name.
Signature
Encl: as above.
FORM No.12
To
I, of
being the Owner/Master of an Inland Vessel
. hereby request that the said vessel be
registered at the .
I agree to pay such fees as may be leviable under the Rules.
Particulars in respect of the said vessel are as under:-
1. Owners name and address in full :
2. Occupation :
(a) A statement by the owner that the provisions of the Act and these rules have been
complied with;
(c) Chalan receipt evidencing payment of such fees as specified in the schedule for
the registration of the vessel.
(d) Copy of the 3rd party insurance certificate of the vessel duly attested.
DECLARATION OF OWNERSHIP
I,subject
of..the state ofresiding
permanently at/ having principal place of business
atdo hereby declare that
. (name) was built
at
in the year.and was purchased by me on
for Rupees.and
wish to have registered it in my name at the port of
and that I am the sole owner of the same. I
further declare that the vessel is intended to ply in the port of.
Signature of the
Owner
in the presence
of.
Signature of Magistrate/
Notary Public/ Registering
Authority.
FORM No.13
Sir,
Sub:-
Ref:- ..
Yours faithfully,
Registering Authority
FORM No. 14
[ See rule 17 ]
Certificate of Registration
Official No. No., year and place of Registry.
Note.- This Certificate of Registration shall be produced for inspection on demand by any authority authorized by
the State Government.
1) This certificate shall be surrendered to the Registering Authority if so required by him.
2) While the certificate is in force, the vessels name and registration mark as painted or otherwise marked
in position approved by the Government of Kerala shall not be removed or defaced.
3) In case of any accident occasioning loss of life, or any material damage affecting the river worthiness
or efficiency of the vessel, either in the hull or in any part of the machinery, a report by letter, signed by
the owner or master of the vessel shall be forwarded to the Registering Authority, Kerala within 24
hours after the happening of the accident, or as soon thereafter as possible.
FORM No.15
BOOK OF REGISTRATION
Name of the Owner .............................................................
2. Particulars of Vessels:
(a) Description
(b) Number of set
(c) Made by
(d) Year of Make & Engine No.
(e) Surface, jet of any other
(f) No. of cylinder per set
(g) R.P.M.
(h) B.H.P.
4. Propulsion:
5. Equipments:
size..............where located........................
(j) Pump..................Bilge..............Fire......................
Hand
Main Engine
Independent Engine
8. Deck crew.............................
9. Passengers..................................
A B C
When plying by night on When plying by day When plying by
smooth and partially on smooth and day on Voyage
smooth water only partially smooth which do
water only not exceed six
hours on smooth
water only
___
Two children above 5 years and under 12 years of age will be reckoned as
one passenger.
10. Towing by the vessel while plying with passenger is prohibited permitted
as
follows only.
FORM No.16
Form of Appeal
Before the Secretary to Government, Coastal Shipping and Inland
Navigation Department
Noof.20
original Order :
to the respondent. :
7. Relief claimed in the appeal :
8. Grounds of Appeal
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
.etc
(Sd)
Place:
Date: Appellant/ Authorised
representative
Verification
I We.the
Appellant do hereby declare that what is stated above is true to the best of my/
our knowledge, information and belief.
Dated this the..day of
.
(Sd.)
Appellant (s)
(Sd.)
Authorised representatives if
any
N.B. The appeal shall be presented in duplicate and should be accompanied by two
copies (at least one of which should be the original or an attested copy) of the order
appealed against.
FORM No.17
NOTICE OF APPEAL
From
The Secretary to Government
(Coastal Shipping & Inland Navigation Department)
Government of Kerala.
To
(Here enter the name of Registering Authority)
.
Sir,
Yours faithfully
Ref:
I.. of
being the owner of Inland Vessel
(name) bearing No.
hereby report that the following
alterations have been carried out on the vessel on . 20 I,
therefore, apply for registering the alterations/for the issue of a fresh registration
certificate. I enclose herewith a duplicate copy of treasury chalan showing the
deposit of the necessary fees. I also enclose herewith the original certificate of
registration.
Encl: as above
Signature of the Owner the
Vessel.
Alterations:
FORM No.19
and as described in more detail in the certificate of survey and book of registry.
(a)..........................................the undersigned (b).............................................son of
....................................................in consideration of................................. this day lent
to (c)......................................by (d)............................................... do hereby for
(e).............................................and (f)........................ heirs, executors or
administrators covenant with the said ............... Firstly, that (a) .................. or (f)
.................... heirs, executors, or administrators, will pay to the said......................
the said sum of.................. together with interest thereon at the rate of
.................... per cent, per annum on the (g),............... day of............ next ; and
secondly, that if the said principal sum is not paid on the said day
(a).........................or (f)...................... heirs, executors of administrators, will during
as the same or any part thereof remain unpaid, pay to the said.......................
interest on the whole or such part thereof as may for the time being remain
unpaid, at the rate of ...................... per cent per annum, by equal half-yearly
payments on the .............................. day of ....................... and ............................. day
of ....................................... in every year; and for better securing to the said
........................ the re-payment in manner aforesaid of the said principal sum and
interest (a)........... hereby mortgage to the said ...................... shares of which (b)
the owner in the Inland vessel above particularly described, and in her boats, and
appurtenances, lastly, (a) .. for (e)
. and (f) heirs, executors or
administrators covenant with the said..................... and his assigns that
(a)................................ have power to mortgage in manner aforesaid the
above mentioned shares, and that the same are free from encumbrances
(i)............................
In witness where of (a)................ have here unto subscribed (f).....................
name ....................... and affixed (b).................... seal this ....................... day of
............... and Executed by the above named....................................................
Number of Tonnage
(a) Name in full of Company together with its principal place of business.
(b) Full name, address and description of mortgagee. If joint mortgagees are concerned
they shall be described, if the mortgagee is a Company, the full title and address shall be
given.
(c) his, their, its
(d) Insert the day fixed for payment of principal as above.
(e) If any prior encumbrances add, save as appears by the book of registration of the sad
vessel.
FORM No . 20
TRANSFER OF MORTGAGE
By Individual or Joint Owners
FORM No.21
OR
The master/owner have refused to accept the Order and the Order is pasted on the
vessel on . in the presence of whose signature are appended
below.
Signature
FORM No.23
Passport
size
Photograph
1.Name :
8. Place of Birth :
9. Educational Qualification :
10.Details of Experience :
12.Nationality :
FORM No.24
No. :
Name :
Permanent Address :
Temporary Address :
Date of Birth :
Height :
Marks of identification
(1)
(2)
PHOTO
Note:- When thumb impressions are taken they should be those of all the five fingers of
left hand.
When as it has been reported to me that you have been found duly qualified to
fulfill the duties of a Serang-cum- Driver on an Inland mechanically propelled Vessel
with engine of less than 75BHP , I do here by under the provisions of the rules issued
under Kerala Inland Vessels Rules, 2010 grant you the Certificate of competency as a
Serang-cum- Driver on an inland mechanically propelled vessel with engine of less than 75
BHP
Station:
Date
FORM No-25
[ See Rule 43(1) ]
Passport size
Photograph
1. Name :
2. Son/Wife/Daughter of :
7. Place of Birth :
8. Educational Qualification :
9. Details of Experience :
11. Nationality :
FORM No.26
No. :
Name :
Son/wife/daughter of :
Permanent Address :
Temporary Address :
Date of Birth :
Height :
(2)
Photograph of
the certificate
holder duly
attested by the
competent
authority.
Note:- When thumb impressions are taken they should be those of all the five
fingers of left hand.
When as it has been reported to me that you have been found duly
qualified to fulfill the duties of a Master/Serang/Engine Driver/Lascar on an Inland
mechanically propelled Vessel, I do here by under the provisions of the rules
issued under Kerala Inland Vessels Rules, 2010 grant you the certificate of
competency as a First class Master/Second class Master/Serang/Engineer/First
class Engine Driver/Second class Engine Driver/Lascar on an inland mechanically
propelled vessel.
Station:
Date
FORM No.27
Passport size
Photograph
1.Name :
8. Place of Birth :
9. Educational Qualification :
10.Details of Experience :
12.Nationality :
13. Blood Group :
FORM No.28
No. :
Name :
Son/wife/daughter of :
Permanent Address :
Temporary Address :
Date of Birth :
Height :
Marks of identification
(1)
(2)
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Note:- When thumb impressions are taken they should be those of all the five
fingers of left hand.
When as it has been reported to me that you have been found duly
qualified to fulfill the duties of a Master/Serang/Engine Driver/Lascar on an Inland
mechanically propelled Vessel, I do here by under the provisions of the Kerala
Inland Vessels Rules, 2010, grant you the Certificate of Service as a
Master/Serang/Engine Driver/Lascar on an inland mechanically propelled vessel.
Station:
Date
FORM No.29
Passport size
Photograph
1. Name :
3. Son/Wife/Daughter of :
4. Permanent address (Proof to be enclosed) :
8. Place of Birth :
9. Educational Qualification :
12. Nationality :
Date:
Signature or
thumb
impression of
Applicant
FORM No.30
No. :
Name :
Son/wife/daughter of :
Permanent Address :
Temporary Address :
Date of Birth :
Height :
PHOTO
Note:- When thumb impressions are taken they should be those of all the five
fingers of left hand.
When as it has been reported to me that you have been found duly
qualified to fulfill the duties of a Master/Serang/Engine Driver/Lascar on an Inland
mechanically propelled Vessel, I do here by under the provisions of the rules
issued under Kerala Inland Vessels Rules, 2010 grant you the certificate of
competency as a First class Master/Second class Master/Serang/Engineer/First
class Engine Driver/Second class Engine Driver / Lascar on an inland
mechanically propelled vessel.
Station:
Date
CHIEF EXAMINER,
IWT
GOVERNMENT OF
KERALA
FORM No 31
Passport size
Photograph
1. Name :
3. Son/Wife/Daughter of :
8. Place of Birth :
9. Educational Qualification :
10.Details of Experience :
12.Nationality :
FORM No.32
Number. :
Name :
Son/wife/daughter of :
Permanent Address :
Temporary Address :
Date of Birth :
Height :
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Station:
Date
CHIEF EXAMINER, IWT
GOVERNMENT OF KERALA
FORM No.33
MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
[ See Rules 34 to 41 and 52 ]
1.Name of applicant:
2. Identification Marks (1)
(2)
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Signature
1. Name and designation of the Medical
Officer/Practitioner
(Seal)
Note: The Medical Officer shall affix his signature over the Photograph affixed in such a
manner that part of his signature is upon the photograph and part on the certificate.
ANNEXURE I
[ See Rule 89 ]
MARKING OF THE WATERWAY
Buoyage and marking of the waterway
R =RED G = GREEN
(4) Isolated danger Marks
An isolated danger mark is a mark created on, or moored on, or
above an isolated danger which has navigable water, all round it.
Description of an isolated danger mark
(a) Top mark: Two black spheres, one above the other.
R=RED B=BLACK
ANNEXURE II
[ See Rule 90 ]
Signs and Signals
(6) Single yellow light, along or Go ahead, but look out for traffic
between green lights coming the other way Vessels
may steer
towards the light, which is placed above
the navigable channel.
Y Y Or
Proceed with caution.
(7) A red light above a white light Do not cause wash
(9) Clearance above water level limit (10) Width of fairway or channel
limit
ANNEXURE - III
[ See Rule 91 ]
3. DANGER: The port is threatened by a bore- tide or flash flood sudden rise in
water level and strong current expected.
1. Boats
(a) All boats shall be well designed and of such shape and
proportions that they have sufficient stability and freeboard when
carrying their full load of persons and equipment. With half the
maximum permissible number of persons standing on one side of the
boat, their shall have a freeboard of not less than 100 milli metre.
(b) All boats shall be capable of being lowered into the water with their
full load of persons and equipment. They shall be of such strength that
they will not suffer permanent deformation if subjected to an overload
of 25 percent.
2. Life rafts
the case of rigid life rafts) and have a deck area of at least 0.372
sq.m., for every person it is permitted to carry.
c. The life raft shall be so constructed that if it is dropped into the
water from the highest deck neither the life raft nor its equipment
will be damaged.
d. Every rigid life raft shall be constructed as to retain its shape in all
weather conditions, on deck and in the water.
3. Life jackets
4. Life buoys
(b) At least one life buoy on each side of the vessel shall be fitted with self
igniting light and buoyant life line which is not less than 25 meter long and
which is firmly secured by a hook.
For Special Inspection i.e. first inspection of vessel and inspection conducted
after expiry of the validity of last certificate issued for a vessel, double the rate
prescribed above
SCHEDULE-II
[ See Rule 26 ]
SCHEDULE-III
[ See Rule 50 ]
Fee for examination
Fee for examination of a Master, Serang, Engine Driver and Lascar Certificates
(1) Master(1st class/2nd class) - Rs.150/-
(2) Serang - Rs.100/-
(3) Engineer/Engine Driver - Rs.100/-
(4) Lascar - Rs. 50/-
Fee for certificate of competency
(1) Master(1st class/2nd class) - Rs.300/-
(2) Serang - Rs.200/-
(3) Engineer/ Engine Driver - Rs.200/-
(4) Lascar - Rs.100/-
(5) Serang-cum-Driver - Rs.200/-