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Inland Vessels Act

Inland Vessels Act

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The Inland Vessels (Amendment) Act, 2007 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted to facilitate the extension and usage of inland waterways by vessels. It is an amendment to an original Act passed in 1917.[2] The Act came into force from 21 February 2008.[citation needed]

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Inland water traffic amounts to only 0.17% of total inland traffic in India. The act address the extension of inland water limits, facilitating safety of vessels by dividing the inland water area into three zones based on maximum significant wave height criteria, employment of manpower from Army, Navy and Coast Guard in this sector, controlling pollution and regulating the insurance regime on par with motor vehicles.[3][4]

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    "Newly introduced Inland Vessels Bill in Lok Sabha seeks to replace Inland Vessels Act 1917; See its benefits". 27 July 2021.
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    "House clears Inland Vessels Bill". Indian Express. 30 August 2007.
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    "Cabinet nod for amendments to Inland Vessels Act". The Hindu Business Line. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
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    "Inland water transport awaits a big push". The Hindu Business Line. Retrieved 18 April 2012.


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