Indian River-Sea Rules
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Introduction
The River-Sea rules came in to existence through a provision in the MS Act as per the Section 456, where DG Shipping is empowered to make suitable exemptions to cater to vessels plying within the national waters.
This rules came in to effect through Order No. 4 of 2008 in the month of July.
Content
- River-Sea rules Annex I - Preamble and General Provisions
- River-Sea rules Annex II - Certificates of Competency to be held by officers of ships
- River-Sea rules Annex III - Accommodation for seamen
- River-Sea rules Annex IV - Cargo Ship Safety Construction & Survey
- River-Sea rules Annex V - Prevention of Collision
- River-Sea rules Annex VI - Life Saving Appliances
- River-Sea rules Annex VII - Fire Fighting Appliances
- River-Sea rules Annex VIII - Radio Communication Requirements
- River-Sea rules Annex IX - Safety of Navigation
- River-Sea rules Annex X - Surveys and Certifications
- River-Sea rules Annex XI - Issue of Pollution Prevention Certificate
Ambiguities and Issues
- River-Sea rules Fire Pump Issue - Issue with the interpretation of Fire pump capacity in river-sea rules
ISSUE IS RESOLVED BY THE LATEST UPDATE
- River-Sea rules SART Issue - Issue with the number of SART for vessel between 500 and 1600 GRT
ISSUE IS RESOLVED BY THE LATEST UPDATE
- River-Sea rules Stability Issue - Issue with the stability criteria for Type III vessels
