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GOVERNMENT OF KERALA
(Coastal Shipping and Inland Navigation Department) NOTIFICATION Dated, Thiruvananthapuram………….. 2010. G.O.(P) No …………./CSIND. S.R.O. No………………../2010.- In exercise of the powers conferred by section 19(1), 19 R, 29(1), 30, 30 A, 52(1), 53(1), 54 (1), 54(b) and 67(1) of the Inland Vessels Act, 1917 (Central Act 1 of 1917) and in supersession of the Travancore Public Canals and Public Ferries Rules, 1100 ME, issued under the Public Canals and Public Ferries Act, 1096, the Cochin Public Canals and Backwaters Navigation Rules, 1114 ME issued under the Cochin Public Canals and Backwaters Navigation Act, 1092 and the Canals and Public Ferries Rules, 1917 issued under the Canals and Public Ferries Act, 1890, to the extent they apply to mechanically propelled vessels and the Inland Vessels Survey and Registration (Kerala) Rules, 1999 issued under G.O.(P) No.1/99/CS&IND dated 5th June, 1999 and published as S.R.O. No. 503/99 in the Kerala Gazette Extraordinary No.1112 dated 5th June, 1999, the Government of Kerala hereby make the following rules, namely :- |
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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 |
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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
(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. (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. (1) On receipt of an
application for survey, the surveyor shall fix the date, time and place
of survey and shall give intimation thereof to the applicant in Form No.
4 (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;
PART III Fees
(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
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CHAPTER III INLAND VESSELS CREW GRANT OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY AND CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 33. Minimum crew/manning. (1) Every vessel having passenger capacity of more than 25 numbers shall be in charge of a Master and also shall have a minimum of two Lascars possessing competency certificate issued as per these rules. (2)Every mechanically propelled vessel shall have on board the following crew when proceed on any voyage, namely:- (i) For vessels having inboard engines with 565BHP or more ,- (a) one Master possessing a first class master’s Certificate granted under the Act or master’s certificate issued under Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. (b) one Engineer possessing Engineer’s Certificate granted under the Act. (c) two Lascars possessing competency certificate issued as per these rules. (ii) For vessels having inboard engines with 226BHP or more but less than 565BHP,- (a) one Master possessing a second class master’s Certificate granted under the Act; (b) one Engineer possessing first class Engine Drivers certificate issued under the Act or Engine Drivers certificate issued under Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (c) two Lascars possessing competency certificate issued as per these rules. (iii) For vessels having inboard engines with 113BHP or more but less than 226BHP,- (a) one Master possessing a serang certificate granted under the Act. (b) one Engineer possessing second class Engine Drivers certificate issued under the Act. (c) one Lascar possessing competency certificate issued as per these rules. (iv) For vessels having inboard engines with less than 113BHP,- (a) one Master possessing a serang certificate granted under the Act; Or one Master possessing competency certificate as Boat Serang issued under the Act. (b) one Engineer possessing second class Engine Drivers Certificate issued under the Act. Or one Engine Driver possessing competency certificate as Boat Driver issued under the Act. (c) one Lascar possessing competency certificate issued as per these rules. (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. (5)Any Vessels or class of vessels satisfying 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 laid, under construction or constructed before the coming into force of these rules may be exempted from compliance therewith of the provisions of this chapter for a period not exceeding one year from the date of commencement of these rules for the purpose of compliance of the provisions of this chapter. 34. Qualifications and age of applicant for First Class Master’s Certificate of Competency. (1) The minimum qualifications to be required for a person desirous of obtaining a first class Master's certificate of competency shall be as follows:- (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 Master’s 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 seagoing 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 difficulty 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. 35.Qualifications and age of applicant for Second Class Master’s Certificate.─ (1) The minimum qualifications to be required of a person desirous of obtaining a second class Master's certificate of competency shall be as follows; — (a) a pass in Xth Standard examination and able to read and write both English and Malayalam (ii) he shall be not less than twenty two years of age. (iii) Shall have served at least five years at sea or on inland waters, the last three years of which must have been as serang in an inland vessel with a serang certificate granted under the Act. OR Shall have served at least six years as a lascar/deck hand in an inland vessel of not less than 226BHP (2) the applicant shall satisfy the Examining Board of his ability to distinguish colours, unless already holds a Board of Trade seagoing 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 difficulty 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 there under ,National waterway regulations and Cochin Port Rules; (e) tide tables, storm signals; and (f) compass 36.Qualifications and age of applicant for Serangs Certificate of competency,- (1) The minimum qualification to be required for a person desirous of obtaining a Serang's certificate of competency shall be as follows: (i) a pass in Xth. Standard Examination and shall be able to read and write both English and Malayalam (This is not applicable to those holding a certificate of service as Boat Master and Boat serang issued in lieu of the certificate of competency as Master and Serang under the Travancore public Canals and Public Ferries Act 1096 and the Cochin Public Canals and Backwaters Navigation Act, 1092 granted to those persons.) (ii) he shall be not less than twenty one years of age (iii) shall have served at least two years at sea or inland waters, on vessels of engine with not less than 113 BHP the last year of which must have been on an inland vessel as either a helmsman or deck hand/lascar; (iv) shall be able to swim and dive in canals and back waters (2) The applicant shall produce a medical certificate as to his physical fitness in Form No.33 (3) The applicant shall produce testimonials of sobriety and intelligence. (4) The applicant shall pass a viva voce examination in the following subjects namely:— (a) the general principles of navigation, in particular for river and backwater navigation; (b) the management of vessels under all contingencies of meeting, passing and overtaking vessels and the Rules of the road; (c) questions regarding the exercise of seamanship in case of difficulty 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 be taken in case of fire or other accident to the vessel. (d) the provisions of the Inland Vessels Act 1917, Travancore Public Canals and Public Ferries Act, Cochin Public Canals and Backwaters Navigation Act and the rules made there under , National waterway regulations and Cochin Port Rules. (e) tide tables, storm signals; and (f) compass (5) 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 (II of 1890) as master / serang shall be renewed as boat master / boat serang certificate issued under these rules within a period of six months from the date of commencement of these rules. (6) Notwithstanding anything contained in these rules, the persons holding probationary licence for Master or Serang issued under the Canals and Ferries Acts, prior to the commencement of these rules may appear for the examination for the Boat serang certificate of competency within a period of two years from the date of commencement of these rules if they have two years service in an inland vessel of not less than113 BHP and upon passing of the examination they shall be issued a certificate of competency as Boat serang. 37. Qualifications for a lascar. The qualifications for a Lascar shall be ;- (1) a pass in VIIIth Standard Examination and shall be able to read and write English and Malayalam Provided that this clause shall not apply to the renewal of the existing competency certificate (2) he shall be not less than eighteen years of age. (3) he shall produce sufficient evidence of sobriety and intelligence, (4) he shall have served on year as pole man/helper in any country craft or other vessels. (5) he shall exhibit his ability to swim and dive in canals and backwaters. (6) he shall produce a medical certificate as to his physical fitness in Form No.33 (7) he shall pass viva voce examination in the following namely:- (a)colour test. (b) the use of navigation lights and how to act when they are seen in different directions. (c) the rules regarding sound signals to give indications to other vessels as to the position of the helm, etc. (d) use of life saving and fire fighting appliances. (e) the management of small inland vessels in all conditions. (8) The existing competency certificate issued under the Travancore Public Canals and public Ferries Act 1096 ME, the Cochin Public Canals and Backwaters Navigation Act, 1092 ME, the Madras Canals and public Ferries Act 1890 ( Act II of 1890) as Lascar shall be liable to be renewed as Lascar certificate issued under these rules, with in a period of six months from the date of commencement of these rules. 38. Qualifications and age for obtaining Engineer’s certificate of competency. (1) The qualification required of a person desirous of obtaining an Engineer’s Certificate of competency shall be as follows : - (i) a pass in ITI certificate for diesel mechanic/motor mechanic. (ii) must have served as an apprentice Engineer for two years. (iii) must have served four years with a first class engine drivers certificate granted under the Act in charge of the engines of a vessel having not less than 226BHP or two years in vessels of not less than 565 BHP. (iv) shall be able to explain the actual working of engines and the separate uses of the feed pumps, pistons and other appliances. (v) shall be able to show how he would act in case of the breakdown of any portion of the machinery, etc (vi) shall be not less than twenty two years of age. (2) The applicant produce a medical certificate as to his physical fitness in Form No.33 (3) The applicant shall pass a written and viva voce examination to 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. (b) he is able to dismantle motor engines and any accessory part of them detecting excessive wear or other defects and re-assemble their parts in correct 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 is having thorough knowledge of auxiliary machineries, instruments, hull protection , refrigeration etc. 39. Qualification for First Class Engine Driver. (1) The qualification required of a person desirous of obtaining a First class engine Driver’s Certificate of competency shall be as follows : (i) he must have passed ITI examination for diesel mechanic/motor mechanic; (ii) he must possess a second class engine drivers certificate granted under the Act and have served not less than one year as engine driver on regular watch on the main engines of a vessel not less than 565BHP or must have served for a period not less than two years as second driver with a second class engine driver certificate issued under the Act. in charge of any vessel of not less than 226BHP; (iii) he must have served for a period of not less than 18months with a second class engine driver’s certificate granted under the Inland Vessels Act, as driver in charge of the engine of an inland vessel of not less than 113BHP; (iv) he shall be able to explain the actual working of engines and the separate uses of the feed pumps, pistons and other appliances; (v) he shall be able to show how he would act in case of the breakdown of any portion of the machinery, etc. (vi) 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 to 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 their parts in correct 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 realizes the danger of fire and understands the precaution 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; 40. Qualification for Second Class Engine Driver . (1) The qualification required of a person desirous of obtaining a second class engine Driver’s 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. 41. Certificate of Competency as Serang-cum- Driver. (1) A candidate not below the age of twenty two and desirous of obtaining a certificate of competency as serang-cum- driver in order to be eligible to man a mechanically propelled vessel with engine of less than 75BHP shall submit the application in Form No. 23 with documents evidencing the remittance of the required fee as per Schedule-III. (2) The competent authority may issue a combined Certificate of Competency as Serang-cum-Driver in Form No.24 to persons who will be eligible to operate their own vessels of less than 75 BHP, subject to passing of a test consisting of subject areas given in rule 44(3) and practical test of boat handling. 42. Appointment of examiners for issuing competency certificates as Masters, Serangs, Engineers, Engine drivers and Lascars. The State Government shall appoint duly qualified examiners for the purpose of examining the qualifications of persons, desirous of obtaining certificates of competency to the effect that they are competent to act as masters or serangs or as engine-drivers, as the case may be, on board inland vessels. 43. Grant of “ Masters”, ‘Serangs’ Engineers , Engine Drivers’ and Lascars certificate of competency. (1) Every application for grant of certificate of competency is to be made in Form No. 25. (2) Every Certificate of competency granted under these rules shall be issued in Form No. 26. 44. Grant of certificate of service as Serang / Second class engine driver. (1)The State Government may grant to any person who has served as a Master, Serang , Engine driver, or as a Lascar of a vessel for a period of not less than 2 years before the date of coming into force of these rules and holding certificate of competency as Master, Serang / Driver / Lascar issued under the Travancore Public Canals and Public Ferries Act ,1096 or Cochin Public canals and Backwaters Navigation Act of 1092, a certificate (hereinafter called a certificate of service) to the effect that he is by reason of his having so served, and having qualified in the viva voce is competent to act as a Serang or Second class Engine driver, as the case may be on board an Inland vessel under these Rules. (2) All applications for grant of Certificate of Service are to be made in Form No. 27. (3) The examiner will conduct a viva voce before recommending issue of the certificate of service by the competent authority in the following subjects; (a) knowledge of Inland Vessel Act,1917 and Rules made thereunder, (b) navigation safety and Rule of the road in inland waters, (c) provisions and operations of Life Saving Appliances/Fire Fighting Appliances. (d) stability of vessel, general principles of navigation, (e) propulsion Machinery/Preventive maintenance. (4) A certificate of service so granted shall have the same effect as a certificate of competency granted under these Rules. Certificate of Service shall be issued in Form No. 28. 45. Certificate of service for Ex Army/Navy/Coast guard personnel. (1) The competent authority may grant to any person who has served in the Army/Navy/Coast guard in the capacity of a Master/ Serang /Engineer or as an Engine-Driver of a vessel for a period of not less than 3 years and holding an experience certificate from the concerned department, a certificate of service as Master, Serang/ Engineer , Engine Driver,as the case may be, without an examination; (2) An application for issue of the certificate is to be made in Form No. 29; (3) The candidates should be medically fit and under 65 years of age; (4) A certificate of service so granted shall have the same effect as a certificate of competency granted under these Rules. A certificate of Service so issued shall be issued in Form No. 30; 46. Grant of certificate of competency without examination. (1) In accordance with the provisions of Section 28 of the Act., the competent authority may issue certificate of competency as Master/ Serang/ Engineer/ Engine Driver under the Act to any person without examination whether that person possesses;- (a) Masters Certificate issued under the Merchant Shipping Act,1958; (b) An engineer or engine driver certificate granted under the Merchant Shipping Act,1958; (2) An application for issue of the certificate is to be made in Form No. 31 (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. 47. Power of the competent authority to suspend or cancel certificates certain cases.- (1) Any certificate granted under this Rules may be suspended or cancelled by the competent authority; (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 (b) If the holder of such certificate is proved to have been convicted of any non bailable offence, or (c) If in the case of person holding a certificate of competency or service, such person is, or has become, in the opinion of the prescribed authority, unfit to act as master , serang, engine driver or as a lascar as the case may be. (2) The competent authority may at any time revoke an order of suspension or cancellation made under subsection (1), or grant a new certificate without an examination to any person whose certificate was so cancelled. Obligation to deliver suspended or cancelled certificate. Every certificate of survey which has expired or which has been suspended or cancelled and every certificate of competency or service which has been suspended or cancelled under the rule shall be delivered up by the owner, Master, Serang, Engine-driver or as a Lascar, as the case may be, to the competent authority or to any officer empowered by him in this behalf. Time and place of Examination. Examination for Master’s, Serang's, Engineer’s, Engine Driver's, and Lascar's certificates of competency shall ordinarily, provided there is any candidate for examination, be held once in six months at Alapuzha ,Kollam, Kochi, Kozhikode, and Kannur. The date and place of examination shall be duly notified to the candidates applying for the examination and shall be published in the Government Gazette by the competent officer to whom application shall be made. Fee for examination. The fee for examination of a Master's, Serang’s, Engineer’s, Engine Driver’s, Lascar’s certificates shall be as specified in Schedule-III and shall be paid by the candidate in advance while submitting his application for examination together with testimonials as to the qualifications as required in the foregoing rules. 51. Repayment of examination fee. If the candidate's service is insufficient or if his testimonials do not in other respects fulfill the requirements of the rules, no part of the fee shall be returned but if he should within two years of his first application comply with the requirements of the rules, he shall be examined without payment of an additional fee. 52. Period of Validity of Certificate. (1)The validity of the competency certificate issued for the first time to the candidates who pass the Master’s, Serang’s, Engineer’s, Engine Driver’s or Lascar's examination shall be for a period of five years from the date of issue of such certificates after which it shall be revalidated by the competent officer. Such renewal will be effected only on production of medical Fitness certificate in FormNo.33. Certificate of service shall be issued for a period of five years. (2) Master's, Engineer’s, Engine Driver's, Serang's and Lascar's Certificates of competency and certificate of service shall be renewed for five years at a time on expiry of the period of their validity. (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. 54. Duties of the
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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:- (a) the state of visibility; (b) the traffic density including concentrations of fishing vessel or other vessels; (c) the maneuverability of the vessel with special reference to stopping distance and turning ability in the prevailing conditions; (d) the state of the river, wind, current and the proximity of navigational hazards; (e) state and availability of shore navigational aids and channel marking by day and night; (f) speed restrictions imposed by the waterway authority; (g) the draught of the vessel in relation to available depth of water; and (h) the presence of background light such as from the shore lights or from the back scatter other own lights during night. 58. Risk of collision . (1)Every vessel shall use all available means appropriate to the prevailing circumstance and conditions to determine if risk of collision exists and there is any doubt about such risk it shall be deemed to exist. (2)In determining the existence of risk of collision the following factors shall be taken into account ; (a) Such risk shall be deemed to exist if a compass bearing of an approaching vessel does not appreciably change and apparent distance from own vessel decreases; (b) Such risk may exist even when an appreciable bearing change is evident, particularly when approaching a very large vessel or a tow or when approaching a vessel at close range; and (c) For vessel not fitted with a compass, if the relative position remains unchanged 59. Action to avoid collision. (1) Any action taken to avoid collision shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, be positive, made in ample time and with due regard to the observance of good seamanship; (2) Any alteration of course or speed to avoid collision shall, if the circumstances of the case admit be large enough to be readily apparent to another vessel. A succession of small alterations of course and / or speed shall be avoided; (3) Action taken to avoid collision with another vessel shall be such as to result in passing at a safe distance and the effectiveness of the action shall be carefully checked until the other vessel is finally passed and clear; (4) If necessary, to avoid collision or allow more time to assess the situation, a vessel shall slacken her speed or take the way off by stopping or reversing her means of propulsion; 60. Vessels proceeding through Narrow channels . (1) A vessel proceeding along the course of a narrow channel shall keep as near to the outer limit of the channel which lies on her starboard side as is safe and practicable. A vessel of less than 10 meters in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within the marked channel (2) A vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of any other vessel in the navigable channel; (3) A vessel shall not cross a navigable channel if such crossing impedes the passage of vessel proceeding upstream or downstream along the navigable channel; (4) In a narrow channel when over taking can take place only if the vessel to be overtaken has to take action to permit safe passing, 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.
Where it is
impracticable for a mechanized country craft or a hydrofoil to exhibit
lights and shapes of the characteristics or in positions, as specified
in the Rules, she shall exhibit lights and shapes as closely similar in
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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. Technical requirements. Every life saving appliances provided as per the provision of these rules shall meet the requirement of Schedule- 4. 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. Display of usage. On every vessel of
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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; Minimum one power driven fire pump with motor in every vessel above 150 tons or 12 m; Minimum one hand operated fire pump in every vessel exceeding 6 metre in length; 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; One Plain Nozzles for every fire hose carried in accordance with these Rules; One Spray Nozzle for every fire hose carried in accordance with these Rules. 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; Minimum two Portable foam type fire extinguishers in every machinery space. Minimum one Portable Dry Power type fire extinguishers in every vessel having a large electrical installation. Minimum one Fire Axe in every vessel exceeding 15 meters in length. 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. 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; 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; Smothering Arrangement: All fixed installation in all vessels having areas containing fuel oil installations shall be covered by smothering arrangements. 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. 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. |
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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). 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. (3)Launches below 15 m length shall be provided with a spare tiller. 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. (2) Total number of passengers permitted to be carried during the off season shall not exceed two third the total number allowed for fair season provided that vessels operating in sheltered waters such as creeks may be permitted to carry same number of passengers throughout the year. (3)Open Launches: (a) The forward extremity of the space available for the passenger accommodation is to be determined by the Surveyor, with due regard to the proper stowage of the anchor and cable to any other necessary equipment in the bow of the vessel, and the length shall be measured from this point to the foreside of the bulkhead separating the machinery space from the passenger space. (b) If the machinery is placed amidships, and additional space is available for passengers between the after bulkhead of the machinery space and a position near the stem of the vessel, to be determined by the Surveyor as suitable having due regard to the steering arrangements and fuel tank space, such space shall also be considered for accommodating passengers. The breadths are to be measured at suitable intervals to the back of the side benches or to the inside of the gunwale or to the inside of the half deck (where fitted) whichever measurement is least. (c) The space abreast of the machinery space may be included in the passenger measurements if the engine is enclosed by a casing of longitudinal bulkheads and if the distance between the sides of the casing or bulkheads and the back seats is at least 0.9m. (d) The number of passenger allowable by area shall be found by dividing by 0.36 the area in square meters of the clear space measured as above. Allowance shall be made for the crew and baggage in the area measurements (15%). The number allowable by seating shall be found by dividing the length in meter of each continuous fixed seat by 0.45. (e) Seating on buoyant apparatus shall be computed separately. (4)Decked Launches: (a) The forward extremity of the space available for passenger accommodation shall be determined as provided for open launches, and the clear area of this space is to be obtained by deducting all encumbrances such as skylights, companions, machinery casings, navigating spaces, lifeboats and ventilator. (b) The maximum number of passengers that may be allowed shall be ascertained by using the divisor 0.56 for the area of the deck in square meter of the saloon or cabin floor below deck. Only one saloon below deck shall be included in the passenger measurements, except that where the vessel has an appropriate standard of watertight subdivision, two saloons may be included if they are of moderate size. In no case more than 250 passengers shall be allowed. (5) In all vessels the seating shall be so arranged that there shall be no serious obstacle to prevent a person from passing forward and aft quickly in case of emergency. (6) No space within 0.5m of entrance to any ladder way, wash place or lavatory shall be included in the space measured for passengers. (7) Vessels engaged in carrying large number of passengers shall have a strong barrier constructed on each deck. PART IV STABILITY 134. Stability. (1) An inclining experiment shall be carried out to determine the elements of stability resulting in a Trim and Stability booklet. Unless particulars of the position to transverse metacentre at various drafts are available the experiment shall be carried out with the vessel loaded with weights to represent the fully laden condition. (2)Calculation showing the transverse meta centric height and the angle of heel which would occur with total of the passengers concentrated on one side of the vessel to be undertaken. In a multi deck vessel the total passengers concentration should be on one side of the upper most deck. Each passenger shall be represented by a weight of 65kgs. (3)In decked vessels the passengers shall be taken as congregated at 0.27 sq. meters each on the uppermost deck or decks to which they have access and the centre of gravity of the passenger at 1 metre above the deck. (4)In open vessels the center of gravity of passengers shall be taken at 0.3 m above the seat. (5)In no case shall the surveyor certify a vessel for any number of passengers unless he is satisfied that the vessel has sufficient stability and freeboard to carry that number safely. 135. Stability of Hovercrafts.- Stability of Hovercrafts shall be specially considered. 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. |
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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.
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FORMS FORM No. I -Form for expressing the intention to build a new vessel FORM No - 2 -Application for Survey of Inland Vessel FORM No. 3 -Particulars to be furnished for Survey of New Vessel or Vessels which are to be surveyed for the first time FORM No. 4 -Intimation of time, and date of Survey of Vessel FORM No. 5 -Declaration of survey of inland vessels FORM No.6 -Declaration By Surveyor FORM No. 7 -Notice to owner that a Certificate of Survey granted under the Inland Vessels Act is ready for delivery. FORM No.8 -APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY FORM No.9 -Certificate of Survey FORM No.10 -Certificate Of Survey FORM No. 11 -APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF THE VESSEL FORM No.12 -APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION FORM No.13 -Appointment of Date and Time of Inspection of the Inland Vessel By the Registering Authority FORM No. 14 -Certificate of Registration Official FORM No.15 -BOOK OF REGISTRATION FORM No.16 -Form of Appeal FORM No.17 -NOTICE OF APPEAL FORM No 18 -APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF ALTERATION /ISSUE OF A FRESH CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION FORM No.19 -MORTGAGE (TO SECURE PRINCIPAL SUM AND INTEREST) (INDIVIDUAL OR JOINT OWNERS) FORM No. 20 -TRANSFER OF MORTGAGE By Individual or Joint Owners FORM No.21 -MEMORANDUM OF DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE FORM No.22 -Provisional detention order FORM No.23 -Application for grant of Certificate of competency as Serang–cum- Driver in an Inland Mechanically Propelled Vessel With engine of less than 75 BHP FORM No.24 -Certificate of Competency as Serang-cum-driver to man a vessel with engine of less than 75 BHP FORM No-25 -Application for grant of Certificate of competency as Master/Serang/Engineer/Engine Driver/Lascar/ in an Inland Mechanically Propelled Vessel FORM No.26 -Certificate of Competency as Master/Serang/Engineer/Engine Driver/Lascar FORM No.27 -Application for grant of Certificate of competency as Boat Master/ Boat Serang / Boat Driver / Lascar / in an Inland Mechanically Propelled Vessel FORM No.28 -Certificate of Service as Boat Master/Boat Serang/ Boat Driver/ Lascar FORM No.29 -Application for grant of Certificate of Service for Ex-army / Navy / Coast guard personnel as Master / Serang / Engine driver / Lascar in an Inland Mechanically propelled vessel. FORM No.30 -Certificate of Service as Master/Serang/Engine Driver/Lascar for Ex-Army/Navy/Coastguard personnel FORM No 31 -Application for grant of Certificate of Competency for personnel having Certificate issued under Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 as Master / Serang / Engineer / Engine driver in an Inland Mechanically propelled vessel. FORM No.32 -Certificate of Competency as Master/Serang/ Engineer/Engine Driver for personnel having certificate FORM No.33 -MEDICAL CERTIFICATE |
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