A Treatise on Inland Vessels Act, 2021 Along with Rules & Regulations

This 2025 Edition of A Treatise on the Inland Vessels Act, 2021 (No. 24 of 2021), along with Rules and Regulations, serves as a comprehensive and authoritative legal reference for stakeholders in inland waterway transport, maritime law practitioners, and regulatory bodies.

The book presents the bare text of the Act and subordinate legislation, precisely as enacted, providing clarity on the legal framework governing the operation, registration, safety, and regulation of inland vessels in India. It incorporates all amendments and rules notified up to date, ensuring complete alignment with the current statutory provisions.

The content spans the full scope of the Inland Vessels legal regime, including:

• Provisions for the regulation, registration, and certification of inland vessels

• Rules on manning requirements, crew qualifications, and competency certificates

• Standards for vessel construction, equipment, and safety measures

• Provisions for pollution prevention, environmental protection, and waste management

• Licensing requirements for operators and service providers

• Navigation and traffic control regulations for inland waterways

• Accident investigation procedures and reporting requirements

• Provisions relating to insurance, liability, and compensation

• Enforcement powers, penalties, and adjudication mechanisms

• All relevant Rules, Notifications, and Amendments issued under the Act

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Maritime and admiralty law practitioners

• Inland waterway transport operators and logistics companies

• Port authorities, regulatory bodies, and enforcement agencies

• Academicians, researchers, and students of maritime and transport law

• Policymakers and consultants involved in the inland shipping sector

Whether used in litigation, compliance, operational planning, or academic study, this updated edition delivers the full legislative framework of the Inland Vessels Act, 2021, along with its Rules and Regulations, as it applies in 2025.