Inland Vessels (Survey and Certification) Rules 2022

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways vide notification dated 7th June, 2022 has issued the Inland Vessels (Survey and Certification) Rules 2022. The Rules provides that:

1. Issuance of certificate of survey shall be in Form No. 1 appended to the rules and the relevant details shall be
   furnished in Form No. 7 appended to the rules.
2. The certificate of survey shall specify that the inland vessel is fit for a particular Zone of operation.
3. An inland mechanically propelled vessel shall not proceed on any voyage or be used for any service unless
   she has a valid certificate of survey for the type of service and for the zone intended for operation.
4. The Certificate of Survey shall remain valid for a period of 5 years, subject to the conditions specified by the
   Designated Authority, including the completion of periodical surveys as specified in these rules.
5. The Designated Authority may allow a mechanically propelled vessel to proceed on a voyage during the interval between the date on which her certificate of survey expires and the earliest possible date of renewal.