# The Inland Vessels Act, 2021, Section 49: Distress signal

- Act: The Inland Vessels Act, 2021 (Act 24 of 2021)
- Ministry: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/inland-vessels-act-2021/section/49/

## Text

The master of a mechanically propelled vessel, while in the inland water limit, on finding or encountering a dangerous derelict or any other hazard to navigation in the inland waterways, shall immediately send a signal to indicate the danger or distress, or any such information to other mechanically propelled vessels in the vicinity and to the concerned State Government: Provided that no fees or charges shall be levied on any mechanically propelled vessel, in using any device for communicating any information under this section.

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