The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on February 22, 2022 has issued the draft of the Inland Vessels [Life Saving Appliances] Rules 2022. This shall come into force on the date of final publication.
The following has been stated namely: -
• Threshold of Compliance - All existing inland vessels shall comply with the requirements existing prior to coming into force of these rules
• Equipment Standards and Guidance - Any particular piece of life saving appliances, equipment or machinery that the inland vessels shall be provided with or carried onboard; shall be in accordance with a national or international standard such as BIS/ ISO
• Retro-reflective material - Life-saving appliances shall be fitted with retro-reflective material and the dimensions and location of the material shall be in accordance with national/international standards,
Objections or suggestions may be sent to the Director (IWT), Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Room No. 439, Transport Bhawan, 1-Parliament Street, New Delhi-110001, or by email at [email protected] and uttam.mishra27@gov within 30 days from February 22, 2022.
[Notification No. G.S.R. 140(E)]
