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The Inland Vessels Act, 2021

Navigation safety, lights and signals

In force Act 24 of 2021 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 24 of 2021 Ministry Ports, Shipping and Waterways Enacted 11 Aug 2021 Cited by 1 provision

Section 47 of the Inland Vessels Act, 2021 deals with navigation safety, lights and signals. The specifications and requirements of signals and equipment based on classification and categorisation of mechanically propelled vessels, to be complied with by such vessels shall be such as may be prescribed by the Central Government. The Act was enacted on 11 Aug 2021.

(1) The specifications and requirements of signals and equipment based on classification and categorisation of mechanically propelled vessels, to be complied with by such vessels shall be such as may be prescribed by the Central Government.

(2) The fog and distress signals to be carried and used, the steering and sailing rules to be complied with and the different protocols for exhibition and display of different standards of lights, shapes and signals, by any mechanically propelled vessel plying in inland waters shall be such, as may be prescribed by the Central Government.

(3) The owner or master of every mechanically propelled vessel, while in the inland water limit, shall comply with the rules made under sub-sections (1) and (2), and shall not carry or exhibit any lights or shapes or use any fog or distress signals, other than that required to be exhibited under this Chapter or the rules made thereunder.

Section 47, The Inland Vessels Act, 2021 (Act 24 of 2021).

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Referred to by 1

  1. s. 106 Power of Central Government to make rules

Questions about Section 47

What does Section 47 of the Inland Vessels Act deal with?

Section 47 of the Inland Vessels Act is headed "Navigation safety, lights and signals". The specifications and requirements of signals and equipment based on classification and categorisation of mechanically propelled vessels, to be complied with by such vessels shall be such as may be prescribed by the Central Government.

How do I find court cases under Section 47 of the Inland Vessels Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Inland Vessels Act 2021 47, section 47 Inland Vessels Act 2021, section 47 of the Inland Vessels Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 47 of the Inland Vessels Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was Section 47 of the Inland Vessels Act enacted?

Section 47 of the Inland Vessels Act, cited as Inland Vessels Act 2021 47, was enacted on 11 Aug 2021 as Act 24 of 2021. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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