Distress signal
Section 49 of the Inland Vessels Act, 2021 deals with distress signal. 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 The Act was enacted on 11 Aug 2021.
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.
Section 49, The Inland Vessels Act, 2021 (Act 24 of 2021).
Questions about Section 49
What does Section 49 of the Inland Vessels Act deal with?
Section 49 of the Inland Vessels Act is headed "Distress signal". 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
How do I find court cases under Section 49 of the Inland Vessels Act?
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When was Section 49 of the Inland Vessels Act enacted?
Section 49 of the Inland Vessels Act, cited as Inland Vessels Act 2021 49, 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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