MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 23rd February, 2022
G.S.R. 150(E).—The draft of the Inland Vessels [Survey and Certification] Rules 2022, which the Central Government proposes to make, in the exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 106 of the Inland Vessels Act of 2021(24 of 2021), is hereby published for the information of all persons likely to be affected thereby; and notice is hereby given that the said draft shall be taken into consideration after thirty days from the date on which the copies of this notification as published in the Official Gazette are made available to the public;
Objections or suggestions, if any, to these draft rules 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 [email protected] within the period specified above;
The objections or suggestions which may be received from any person concerning the said draft rules, within the period so specified will be considered by the Central Government.
DRAFT RULES
1. Short Title Commencement
(1) These Rules shall be called the Inland Vessels (Survey and Certification) Rules 2022.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their final publication in Official Gazette
2. Definitions
(1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,–
(a) Act means the Inland Vessels Act of 2021(24 of 2021);
(b) “inland vessel” means any mechanically propelled inland vessel as defined under section 3(y) of the Act.
(2) “Existing vessel” or “existing inland vessel” means any inland vessel which is not any new inland vessel that falls within the ambit of the definition provided under of sub-rule (3) of Rule 3
(3) “ New inland vessel” means any inland vessel whose keel is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on or after the date of coming into force of the rules.
(4) “Major conversion or modification” means any of the following;
a) Change in Gross Tonnage of the vessel by more than ten percentum
b) Change of vessel type
c) Change of propulsion system/ main engines/ type of fuel
(5) Words and expressions used and not defined in these rules but defined in the Act, shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in the Act.
3. Areas of Operation
(1) The State Government may categorize inland water areas, based on the maximum significant wave height criteria, as Zone 1, Zone 2 and Zone 3, as stipulated below.
(2) Vessels shall therefore be designed, constructed and maintained for service in the most onerous zone that it intends to operate in.
(i) Zone 1 means an area (other than Zone 2 or Zone 3) where the maximum significant wave height does not exceed 2.0 metres.
(ii) Zone 2 means an area (other than Zone 3) where the maximum significant wave height does not exceed 1.2 metres.
(iii) Zone 3 means an area where the maximum significant wave height does not exceed 0.6 metres.
4. Certificate of Survey
(1) The formats of certificate of Survey and relevant forms, to be issued under the purview of the Act shall be as per Appendix I, to these Rules.
(2) The certificate of survey shall specify that the inland vessel is fit for a particular Zone of operation.
(3) An inland mechanically propelled vessel shall not proceed on any voyage or be used for any service unless she has a valid certificate of survey for the type of service and for the zone intended for operation.
(4) The Certificate of Survey shall remain valid for a period of 5 years, subject to any conditions specified by the Designated Authority, including the completion of periodical surveys as specified in these Rules.
(5) The Designated Authority may allow a mechanically propelled vessel to proceed on a voyage during the interval between the date on which her certificate of survey expires and the earliest possible date of renewal.
5. Certification of compliance with design, construction, modification or alteration to be recorded.
(1) The designated authorities or authorised persons shall ensure that the inland vessels, which are governed by the Inland Vessels (Design and Construction) Rules 2022, are in compliance with the said Rules.
(2) Designated authorities or authorised persons shall ensure that the inland vessels, which are constructed and employed in the inland waters prior to the Act are in compliance with the laws and standards that were prevailing prior to the Act:
Provided that Designated authorities or authorised persons shall ensure that the existing vessels which have undergone major conversion or modification, comply with the Inland vessels (Design and Construction ) Rules, 2022as far as it is considered reasonable and practicable by the Designated Authority.
(3) Subject to sub-rule (1) and sub-rule (2) of the present Rule, the designated authority or authorised persons of respective State Government shall record the certification with regard to compliance of construction, design, modification or alteration, as the case may be; in the certificate of survey issued under the Act and in accordance with these Rules.
(4) A vessel may be surveyed by the surveyors of the Designated Authority of the State in which it is plying though it may be registered elsewhere.
6. Inland Vessels:
For the purpose of these rules, Inland vessels shallbe classified as per the following categories: –
(1) The vessels which fall in Category A are decked vessels of any of the following types.
(a) Vessels that are more than 24 metres in length
(b) Vessels that carry more than 50 passengers on board.
(c) All vessels equipped for tow, having a bollard pull capacity exceeding 10 t.
(d) Vessels designed and constructed to carry petroleum goods, chemicals or liquefied gases bulk as cargo.
(e) Vessels carrying dangerous goods as defined in the Act.
Category A vessels shall be designed, constructed and maintained under the survey and requirements of a classification society, who is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies
(2) Category ‘B’ vessels not covered under Category A or category C
Category B vessels shall be designed, constructed and maintained according to the survey of a classification society, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)
Further designed and constructed under the survey the survey of classification society, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies and maintained under the survey of the Designated Authority
(4) Category ‘C’ vessels are of less than10metres in length.
Category C vessels shall be designed, constructed and maintained under the survey of a classification society, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies and standards prescribed for design, construction and survey considered appropriate by the Designated Authority and maintained under the survey of the Designated Authority
7. Action on Survey Recommendations
(1) When the Designated Authority determines that the condition of the vessel or its equipment does not correspond substantially with the particulars of the certificate or is such that the vessel is not fit to be put to service without danger to the vessel, or persons on board, it shall ensure that corrective action is taken.
(2) In the event as set forth in sub-rule (1), the Designated Authority may allow the vessel to be put into service depending on the nature of the defect or deficiency, provided that the corrective actions as prescribed during the survey are undertaken to be carried out by the owner or manager within a stipulated period.
8. Types of Survey
(1) The structure, machinery, life-saving appliances, radio installations, fire fighting and other equipment shall be subject to the surveys specified below:
(a) an initial survey before the vessel is put in service
(b) An annual survey within three months before or after each anniversary date of the Inland Vessel Certificate of Survey
(c) A minimum of two inspections of the outside of the vessel’s bottom carried out during the five year period of validity of the Inland Vessel Safety Certificate, provided the interval between any two such inspections shall not exceed thirty-six months.
(d) a renewal survey at intervals not exceeding five years.
(e) An additional survey, which is an inspection, either general or partial according to the circumstances, to be made after a repair resulting from investigations or whenever any important repairs or renewals are made.
(2) The Surveys referred in sub-rule (1) above shall include the following.
(a) The structure, machinery and equipment other than those covered in clauses(b), (c) and (d) of this sub-rule;
(b) The fire safety systems and appliances, life-saving appliances and arrangements, the vessel borne navigational equipment, means of embarkation for pilots if applicable, and other equipment;
(c) The Safety equipment plans , nautical publications, lights, shapes, means of making sound signals and distress signals; and
(d) The radio installations of the vessel.
9. Initial Survey:
(1) The initial survey shall include the following:
(a) complete inspection, and tests where necessary, of the items referred in sub-rule (2) to Rule 9 to ensure that the arrangements, materials, scantling and workmanship of the structure, boilers, and other pressure vessels, their appurtenances, main and auxiliary machinery including steering gear and associated control systems, electrical installations and other equipment comply with relevant requirements, and in satisfactory condition and are fit for the service for which the vessel is intended.
(b) verification of the following items:
i) Verification of the freeboard mark and draft marks on the vessel.
ii) Verification of the approved tonnage computation of the vessel.
iii) Verification of the approved Safety Equipment plan.
iv) Verification of the approved stability particulars and loading manual (if applicable) of the vessel.
(2) For existing vessels, the outside of the vessel’s bottom shall be inspected within twelve months preceding the issuance of the Certificate of Survey under these Rules.
10. Annual Survey:
(1) The annual survey of the vessel shall include a general inspection of the items specified in sub-rule (2) to Rule 9 to confirm that they are in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which the vessel is intended.
(2) During the annual survey Surveyor shall satisfy himself regarding the efficient condition of the following :
(a) Hatchways on freeboard and superstructure decks, ventilator and air pipe coamings, exposed casings, skylights, deckhouses and companionways, superstructure bulkheads, side scuttles and deadlights, together with all closing appliances.
(b) Means of ensuring weathertightness of steel hatch covers.
(c) Scuppers and sanitary discharges with valves;
(d) guard rails and bulwarks;
(e) freeing ports, gangways and lifelines;
(f) Freeboard marks;
(g) General examination of machinery and steering gear;
(h) Vent piping.
(i) Fire fighting appliances
(j) Life saving appliances
11. Intermediate Docking Survey between renewal surveys:
(1) Vessels operating in sea ports and other vessels of 20 years of age and over are to be examined in drydock or slipway:
Provided that, Consideration may be given to acceptance of in water survey for vessels of less than 20 years of age and operating in sea ports.
Provided that, Consideration may also be given to waiver of this requirement for vessels of 20 years of age and over and not operating in seaports subject to satisfactory internal examination.
12. Renewal Survey:
(1) The renewal survey shall consist of an inspection, with tests when necessary, of the structure, machinery and equipment mentioned in sub-rule (2) to Rule 9, to ensure that the requirements relevant to the Certificate of Survey are complied with and that they are in a satisfactory condition and are fit for the service for which the vessel is intended.
(2) The renewal survey shall also consist of a check that all the certificates, record books, operating manuals and other instructions and documentation specified in the requirements relevant to the certificate of survey are on board the vessel.
(3) For the purposes of renewal survey, the underwater parts are to be examined in a drydock or slipway as part of renewal survey.
(4) Additionally, the propeller shaft shall be removed and inspected, and the surveyor shall be satisfied that the stern gear, including the propeller shaft, is in good working order and will continue to be in a serviceable condition for the five year period covered by the renewal survey.
(5) In the case of other propulsion types, the surveyor shall assess whether maintenance or servicing is required, in any case the advice of the manufacturer shall be followed.
(3) All passenger vessels are to be subjected to a Lightweight survey at renewal surveys to verify any changes in light displacement and longitudinal centre of gravity. The vessel is to be re-inclined whenever, in comparison with the approved stability information, a deviation from the light displacement exceeding 2 percent or a deviation from the longitudinal centre of gravity exceeding 1 percent of the length is found.
13. Additional surveys:
(1) Whenever an accident occurs to a vessel or a defect is discovered which affects the safety or integrity of the vessel or the efficiency or completeness of its equipment, the master or owner should make a report at the earliest opportunity to the Designated Authority.
(2) The Designated Authority, should then initiate an investigation to determine whether a survey, as required by the regulations applicable to the particular certificate, is necessary.
(3) This additional survey, which may be general or partial according to the circumstances, should be such as to ensure that the repairs and any renewals have been effectively made and that the vessel and its equipment continue to be fit for the service for which the vessel is intended.
14. Maintenance of conditions after survey
The owner or master of every Inland vessel shall ensure that:
(1) The condition of the vessel and its equipment is maintained to conform with the provisions of the Certificate of Survey to ensure that the vessel in all respects will remain fit to operate without danger to the vessel, persons on board or the environment;
(2) After any survey of the vessel has been completed, no significant change shall be made in the structural arrangement, machinery, equipment and other items covered by the survey, without the approval of the Designated Authority or a recognised organisation acting on its behalf; and
(3) Whenever an accident occurs to the vessel or a defect is discovered, either of which affects the safety of the vessel or the efficiency or completeness of its life-saving appliances or other equipment, a request be made immediately to the Designated Authority or a recognised organisation acting on its behalf for a survey, to be carried out.
15. Issue or endorsement of certificates
(1) After an initial or renewal survey, the surveyor shall forthwith issue the applicant, a declaration in such form as prescribed in Form 2, specifying that of a vessel complies with the relevant requirements and provisions of these Rules, and the Act.
(2) A certificate of Survey (refer Appendix-I) shall be issued by the State Government, or by the authority recognized by it, if satisfied that all the provisions of this Act have been complied with in respect of a declaration submitted under sub-rule (1) above, and upon receipt of payment of fee, as may be prescribed by the State Government
(3) The certificate referred to in sub-rule (1) above shall be supplemented by a Record of Equipment and Vessel Information (refer Annexure 1 to Form 2) which shall be permanently attached thereto.
(4) Notwithstanding sub-rule (2) above the surveyor who conducted the survey and issued the declaration specified in sub-rule (1) above, may grant a provisional certificate of survey based on an application on Form 3 , which shall be valid for a period not exceeding sixty days or, by endorsement, extend the validity of the prevailing certificate of survey, not exceeding sixty days.
(5) Any mechanically propelled inland vessel, which has been issued with a provisional certificate of survey or endorsement, as described in sub-rule (4) above, may proceed on voyage or use in service, temporarily, pending the issue of the certificate of survey, in such manner and subject to the conditions as may be issued by the Designated Authority vide circulars, orders or directives from time to time.
16. Duration and validity of certificates
(1) Certificate of Survey shall be issued for a period which shall not exceed Five years subject to endorsements being made for completion of annual.
(2) When the renewal survey is completed within three months before the expiry date of the existing certificate, the new certificate shall be valid from the date of completion of renewal survey to a date not exceeding five years from the date of expiry of the existing certificate.
(3) When the renewal survey is completed not more than three months after the expiry date of the existing certificate, the new certificate shall be valid from the date of completion of the renewal survey to a date not exceeding five years from the date of expiry of the existing certificate.
(4) When the renewal survey is completed more than three months before or after the expiry date of the existing certificate, the new certificate shall be valid from the date of completion of the renewal survey to a date not exceeding five years from the date of completion of the renewal survey.
(5) Where the renewal survey has been completed and new certificate cannot be issued or placed onboard the Inland vessel before the expiry date of the existing certificate, the Designated Authority or a recognized organization acting on its behalf shall endorse the existing certificate and such a certificate shall be accepted as valid for a further period which shall not exceed sixty days from the expiry date.
(6) Where a vessel at the time when a certificate expires is not in a position to be surveyed, the Designated Authority may extend the period of validity of the certificate considering the circumstances, for a period not longer than 3 months.
(7) In the case of exceptional circumstances due to non-availability of dry-docking facilities, the State Government may consider extension of certificates for a period not exceeding 6 months.
(8) A certificate issued under sub-rule (5) above shall cease to be valid in any of the following cases:
(a) where the relevant surveys and inspections are not completed within the periods specified under these Rules; or
(b) where the certificate is not endorsed in accordance with the requirements of these Rules; or
(c) where the vessel is withdrawn from the Registry.
17. Form of certificates
The certificates and the record of equipment and information shall be drawn up in the form corresponding to the models given in the appendix to these Rules
18. Availability of certificates
The certificates issued under Rule 16 shall be readily available on board for examination at all times.
19. Term of certificates of survey
Any Certificate of Survey issued under the provisions of these Rules shall be subject to terms of certificate of survey contained in Chapter IV of the Act.
20. Change of name
(1) Where a change of name of a vessel in respect of which a certificate of survey had been granted under the Act is required, the owner or master of the vessel shall forward the certificate of survey to the authority who issued the certificate along with an application for change of the name of the vessel entered in the certificate of survey.
(2) Application provided under sub-rule (1) shall be in Form No.9and shall contain the particulars required therein.
(3) The designated authority or the authorised officer shall, after due enquiry by himself or through any other officer satisfy that the new name is not allotted to any other vessel and cause such change as is necessary to be effected in the certificate of survey, which shall thereupon be returned to the owner after due process of carving/marking of the changed name on vessel and upon due changes effected by the Registering Authority in Registration Certificate and Book of Registration.
21. Inland vessel State Inspection
(1) Every vessel while in a port (inland port or major/minor coastal ports) within the jurisdiction of another State Government shall be subject to inspection by the designated authorities or officers duly authorized by such Governmentfor the purpose of inspection to verify and ascertain that the certificates issued under these Rules, are valid. A vessel may also be surveyed by the officers of IWAI according to the Rules of IWAI when in National Waterways. Normally no such inspections by Ports or IWAI should be conducted within six months of the completion date of the last inspection.
(2) Such certificates, if found valid, shall be accepted, unless there are clear grounds for believing that the condition of the vessel or of its equipment does not correspond substantially with the particulars of any of the certificates or that the vessel is not fit for service. .
(3) In the circumstances specified in sub-rule (2) above or where a certificate has expired or ceased to be valid, the officer carrying out the inspection shall take steps to ensure that the vessel shall not leave the port unless it can proceed to the next port of call, or leave the port for the purpose of proceeding to an appropriate repair yard, without danger to the vessel or persons on board.
22. Official log book
(1) The master and engineer/driver of the vessel shall keep an official log book in the form specified in these rules in Form No. 8 and shall make, or cause to be made, such entries in that log book as required.
(2) An entry in an official log book shall be made by the Master, Engineer/Driver or officer in- charge of the inland vessel:
a) as soon as possible after the occurrence to which it relates; and
b) the date and time of the occurrence and the entry.
(3) An entry in the official log book shall be made by the Master or the officer in-charge and counter signed by the Designated Authority carrying out any inspection of the vessel stating the outcome of the inspection and action taken if any.
(4) Official log book shall be supplied by the Designated Authority on payment of prescribed fee.
(5) Official log book is the property of the Port Authority and shall be maintained properly.
(6) Official log book to be produced for verification at the time of annual survey of the vessel.
(7) The officer carrying out the inspection shall make an entry in the ‘Official log book’.
23. Qualifications for appointment as Surveyor:
A surveyor of inland vessels shall possess any of the following qualifications and experience:
(a) Marine/ Mechanical/ Electrical Engineer/ Naval Architect in possession of minimum First/Second class Motor/Steam MOT Certificate issued by Director General of Shipping, Government of India or equivalent certificate recognized by Government of India and 5 years of experience after first certificate of competency either in sea going regular vessels / Classification Societies / Ship Building yards/reputed International Shipping Companies or State Port Department or State Maritime Board/ DG/MMD
(b) Master Mariner (FG) with 2 years of sailing experience or experience in maritime training / marine survey after having obtained master’s certificate issued by Director General of Shipping, Government of India or equivalent international certificate or
(c) MEO Class III (NCV-CEO) Certificate or Master (NCV) certificate issued by [Director General of Shipping ]with minimum 10 years of sailing experience of which at least 5 years experience in the capacity of Master/ Chief Engineer or
(d) Inland Vessel Master Class I or Inland Engineer Certificate with a minimum of 15 years of service onboard inland vessels of which at least 5 years must be in the capacity of a Master / Chief Engineer or
(e) a basic degree in Naval Architecture with 7 years experience either/or in sea going regular vessels / Classification Societies / Ship Building yards/reputed International Shipping Corporations or State Port Department or
(f) Diploma in ship building with 15years experience either/or in sea going regular vessels / Classification Societies / Ship Building yards/reputed International Shipping Corporations or State Port Department or
24. Qualifications for appointment as Chief Surveyor
(1) No person shall be appointed as Chief Surveyor unless he meets the qualifications and experience enumerated in any one of the following:
a) possesses a degree or equivalent in Marine Engineering/Naval Architecture/ Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering and Ministry of Transport First Class certificate of competency issued by Director General of Shipping, Government of India or equivalent certificate recognized by Government of India or
b) a basic degree in Naval Architecture with 10 years experience in sea going regular vessels / Classification Societies / Ship Building yards/reputed International Shipping Corporations or State Port Department or
c) Diploma in ship building with 20 years experience in sea going regular vessels / Classification Societies / Ship Building yards/reputed International Shipping Corporations or State Port Department
[F. No. IWT-11011/91/2021-IWT]
SUNIL KUMAR SINGH, Adviser (Statistics)
Appendix -I
Forms
Form No. 1
Form of application for conducting survey of Inland Vessel
Date:
Place:
To
The Chief Surveyor/Surveying Authority
At Port……………………………………………………………………………
Application for (indicate type) Survey of Inland Vessel
I/We, the authorized persons under the law hereby apply to you to make necessary arrangement for the Initial/Periodical/Dry Docking/ (strike out the not applicable ones) of the Inland Vessel detailed below.
The particulars of the vessel are as under;
1. Name of vessel
2. Official no. of the vessel
3. Port of Registry of vessel
4. Tonnage (i) Registered …………………………..
5. Type of the vessel
(Passenger/ Passenger-cum-cargo/ Cargo/ Tanker – state type, etc.)
6. Category of the Vessel
7. Year of Build
8. Name and address of Builder
9. Hull Dimensions
10. Place and date of last survey
11. Type & BHP of main propulsion Machinery
12. Details of other machineries
13. Owner’s name and address with telephone no.
14. Agents name and address with telephone no.
15. Date and time of proposed visit of surveyor
16. Place of proposed Survey
Signature of Owner/Master/Authorized Person
Station ……………………..
Date………………………
Enclosures:
1. Proof of payment of Survey fee and other charges
2. Copy of last Certificate of Survey
3. Copy of Certificate of Registration (if already registered)
4. Document establishing the Authority of Authorized Person (if making request)
Form No. 2
Form of declaration to be issued by the Surveyor
Declaration of Survey
Ref. No. :
Dated:
This is to certify that I have surveyed the Inland Vessel named___________, Official No. ___________, in accordance with the Inland Vessel Act 2021and the applicable Rules.
During the survey, the condition of vessel and its equipment, was found, as detailed in the “Record of vessel Equipment and Vessel Information” attached as annexure to this Declaration of Survey
Based on the details contained in the Record of Vessel Equipment and Vessel Information together with the number and qualification of personnel manning the vessel, the vessel is fit for the service stated in the Certificate of Survey, and worthy of the trade/purpose stated therein.
This declaration of Survey is valid upto sixty days from the date of declaration mentioned above.
Surveyor
Enclosure: Record of Equipment and Vessel Information
Annexure – 1 to Form No. : 2
Record of Equipment and vessel Information
| Name of Vessel | Type of Vessel | Category of Vessel | Number of Passengers | Official Number |
–
| Hull Material | Name of the Builder | Place of Build | Date of Build | Means of Propulsion | Total BHP of Main Engine | Date of Engine Manufacture |
–
| Length | Breadth | Depth | GRT | NRT |
–
| Fire fighting item | Number/Type | Condition | Location |
| Fire Fighting Plan | |||
| Fire Pumps (Mech) | |||
| Fire Pumps (Hand) | |||
| Portable extinguishers | |||
| Fixed extinguishing system | |||
| Fire Buckets | |||
| Sand Boxes | |||
| Hydrants | |||
| Hoses, fittings and nozzles |
–
| Equipment | Number | Type/Condition | Location |
| Anchors | |||
| Anchor cables/Chains | |||
| Bilge pumps | |||
| Winches | |||
| Cranes | |||
| Derricks | |||
| Towing Equipment | |||
| Ropes and Lines | |||
| Collision mat | |||
| Gangway | |||
| Fenders | |||
| Boat hook | |||
| First Aid Kit | |||
| Binoculars | |||
| Waste Containers | |||
| Heaving line | |||
| Axe | |||
| Torch |
–
| Navigation Equipment | Number | Condition | Location |
| Navigation Lights | |||
| Sound Signals | |||
| Shapes | |||
| Magnetic Compass | |||
| Class B AIS | |||
| Communication equipment | |||
| Nautical publications | |||
–
| Location of passengers on specific decks and spaces in maximum loaded condition | ||||||
| Deck/Space | ||||||
| Maximum number of Passengers | ||||||
–
| Freeboard | ||||
| Minimum freeboard, | ||||
| Number of Passengers | ||||
| Cargo (tonnes)_ | ||||
–
| Life-Saving Equipment | Number | Type/Condition | Location |
| Lifejackets | |||
| Liferafts | |||
| Launching arrangements | |||
| Flotation Devices | |||
| Lifebuoys | |||
| Flares – Parachute | |||
| Flares – Hand-held | |||
| Smoke Signals | |||
| Life raft equipment Emergency | |||
| Communications | |||
–
| Machinery/Electrical | Power BHP | Type/Condition | Location |
| Main Machinery | |||
| Main Generator | |||
| Emergency Generator | |||
| Main Steering Gear | |||
| Auxiliary Steering Gear | |||
| Switchboard | |||
| Shore Connection | |||
| Batteries | |||
| Signal Light Switches |
–
| Accommodation/Safety | Condition | Comment |
| Escape routes | ||
| Washrooms | ||
| Toilets | ||
| Galley | ||
| Messroom | ||
| Water tanks | ||
| Heating/cooling/ventilation | ||
| Berth/locker | ||
| Access to accommodation | ||
| Lighting | ||
| Machinery guards | ||
| Guard rails | ||
| Non-slip surfaces | ||
| Ladders/companionways | ||
| Noise insulation/protection/notices | ||
| Foam flotation material: Density |
Issued at: ……………………………………………….. . on: ……………………………………… .
(Signature of authorized official issuing the certificate)
(Seal of the issuing Authority)
Form No. 3
Application for Provisional certificate of survey
From
……………………………………………………
……………………………………………………
……………………………………………………
To
Certifying Authority
……………………………………………….……
…………………………………………………….
Sir,
Subject: Application for Provisional certificate of Survey
This has reference to the Declaration of Survey Ref No. xxxxxx dated xx/xx/xxxx for the vessel with Official Number xxxxx.
It is requested that a Provisional Certificate of Survey be issued which is valid till such time a permanent Certificate of Survey is issued.
Yours faithfully,
Signature
Name of the Owner/Master/Authorized person
Form No. 4
Provisional Certificate of Survey
Category A/Category B/Category C Vessel (to strikeout whichever is not applicable)
Expiry on or before the… day of 20….
Provisional Certificate of Survey No.______________ Zone of operation________
Date of Issue_____________ Date of Expiry_________________
This Provisional Certificate of Survey has been issued subsequent to Survey carried out of the below detailed inland vessel.
Name of the Vessel_____________ Official No.______________
Port of Registry_____________ Certificate of Registry No._________________
Gross Tonnage_____________ Registered Tonnage___________ ’
Freeboard Assigned__________ mm, Loading marks placed on the vessel’s side: Yes/No ___,
Name of the Master________________________________________________
Master’s COC Grade______________ No.___________ Place of Issue______________
Name of the Engineer/Engine Driver_____________________________
Name and Address of Owner or Agent _____________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Date of Survey carried out__________________ Place of survey carried out__________
PLYING LIMITS (as applicable): –
Within inland waters limits of——— and not extending beyond ____ N.M. from the nearest shore.
CARGO/PASSENGER CAPACITY
Maximum permissible cargo carriage capacity:_____________ tonnes and /or ______ Passengers with ______ crew.
Safety equipment carried on the vessel:
| No. of boats size & cubic capacity | No. of buoyant apparatus/ Life rafts | No. of lifebuoys and lifejackets | Fire extinguishers | No. of anchors with their weight | Length size | ||||
| LB | L J | Anchor cable | Hose | ||||||
| Foam type | Soda acid | D.C.P. | |||||||
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the provisions of the Rules with respect to the survey of the above mentioned Inland
Vessel and the Transmission of declaration in respect thereof, have been complied with.
This Provisional Certificate of Survey, issued under the provisions of Section 13(1) of the IV Act 2021 continues to be in force only until the…..day of 20….
Examined and Registered
Signed by Chief Surveyor
Form No. 5
Certificate of Survey – Category A Vessel
Certificate of Survey No._______________ Zone of operation________
Date of Issue______________ Date of Expiry_________________
This is Certificate of Survey has been issued subsequent to Survey carried out of the below detailed inland vessel.
Name of the Vessel_____________ Official No._______________
Port of Registry_____________ Certificate of Registry No.__________________
Gross Tonnage_____________ Registered Tonnage___________ ’
Freeboard Assigned_________ mm, Loading marks placed on the vessel’s side: Yes/No ___,
Name of the Master_________________________________________________
Master’s COC Grade______________ No.___________ Place of Issue______________
Name of the Engineer/Engine Driver__________________________
Master’s COC Grade______________ No.___________ Place of Issue______________
Name and Address of Owner or Agent_______________________
_________________________________________________________
Date of Survey carried out_________________ Place of survey carried out _
PLYING LIMITS (as applicable): –
Within inland waters limits of____________________________________________
CARGO/PASSENGER CAPACITY
Maximum permissible cargo carriage capacity:_____________ tonnes and /or ______ Passengers with ______ crew.
Safety equipment carried on the vessel:
| No. of boats size & cubic capacity | No. of buoyant apparatus/ Life rafts | No. of lifebuoys and lifejackets | Fire extinguishers | No. of anchors with their weight | Length size | ||||
| LB | L J | Anchor cable | Hose | ||||||
| Foam type | Soda acid | D.C.P. | |||||||
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the provisions of the Rules with respect to the survey of the above mentioned Inland Vessel and the Transmission of declaration in respect thereof, have been complied with.
THIS CERTIFICATE, unless previously cancelled or revoked, to be in force until the _____ day of _____ 20___.
Examined and Registered
Signed by Chief Surveyor
Form No. 6
Certificate of Survey – Category B/ Category C Vessel
Category of Vessel :
Certificate of Survey No._________________ Zone of operation:________
Date of Issue______________ Date of Expiry_________________
This is Certificate of Survey has been issued subsequent to Survey carried out of the below detailed inland vessel.
Name of the Vessel_____________ Official No._______________
Port of Registry_____________ Certificate of Registry No.__________________
Gross Tonnage_____________ Registered Tonnage____________ ’
Freeboard Assigned_____________ mm, Loading marks placed on the vessel’s side: Yes/No, ___
Name of the Master_________________________________________________
Master’s COC Grade_______________ No.___________ Place of Issue_________
Name of the Engineer/Engine Driver__________________________
Master’s COC Grade_______________ No.___________ Place of Issue________
Name and Address of Owner or Agent________________________
Date of Survey carried out_______________ Place of survey carried out ___________
PLYING LIMITS (as applicable): –
Within inland waters limits of ____________________________________________
CARGO/PASSENGER CAPACITY
Maximum permissible cargo carriage capacity:_____________ tonnes and /or ______ Passengers with ______ crew.
Safety equipment carried on the vessel:
| No. of boats size & cubic capacity | No. of buoyant apparatus/ Life rafts | No. of lifebuoys and lifejackets | Fire extinguishers | No. of anchors with their weight | Length size | ||||
| LB | L J | Anchor cable | Hose | ||||||
| Foam type | Soda acid | D.C.P. | |||||||
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the provisions of the Rules with respect to the survey of the above mentioned Inland Vessel and the Transmission of declaration in respect thereof, have been complied with.
THIS CERTIFICATE, unless previously cancelled or revoked, to be in force until the _____ day of _____ 20___.
Examined and Registered Signed by Chief Surveyor
FORM No. 7
Particulars to be furnished for Survey of New Vessel or Vessels which are to be surveyed for the first time
1. Name of vessel (if already named)/Yard No._____
2. Owner’s name and address
3. Length, breadth and depth of vessel
4. Type of Vessel.
(Passenger, cargo, cargo-cum-passenger, Chemical Carrier, Liquid Carrier, Tug, Dumb barge, etc)
5. Particulars of hull
a) Year of built
b) Builders name and address
c) Builders certificate
d) Material of the hull
e) Number of Bulk heads, their placement and thickness
f)Hull plating material and thickness
g) Frames (material and thickness)
h) Floors (material and thickness)
6. Particulars of propulsion of Engines
a) Number of sets fitted and Sr. No.
b) Manufacturer’s name and brand
c) Model Number
d) Year of built
e) Type of Engine with HP of each
f) Stroke________ Cylinder diameter _______
g) Diameter of propulsion shaft and material
g) Type and Number of gears
h) Test certificate
7. Particulars of equipment
a) Anchor-Port, Starboard (weight & Material of each)
b) Anchor-Spare (weight & material of each equipment)
c) Chain: size type and length and test certificate (Port)
d) Chain: size type and length and test certificate (Starboard)
e) Ropes-size, material and number of ropes
f) Search Lights, number, size and power
g) Life buoys, Buoyant apparatus with Self Ignited lights, Number with buoyant lanyard
h) Navigation Lights giving particulars and certificate, main mast, auxiliary mast, port, Starboard, Stem, Anchor not under command
i) Shapes for anchor not under command etc.
j) Sound signals: Mechanical or Electrical
8. Particulars of fire appliance
a) Number, size and capacity of fire pumps
b) Fire mains, diameter, material and number of hydrants
c) Number of hoses
d) Nozzles
(i) Jet type
(ii) Spray type
(iii) Jet/Spray type
e) Any other equipment
9. Number of portable fire extinguisher with particulars and name of manufactures
a) Soda Acid
b) Foam
c) Dry Powder
d) Any other types
10. Particulars of communication equipment
11. Particulars of navigation equipment
12. Particulars of pollution control devices
a) Sewage treatment and disposal
b) Solid waste processing and disposal
c) Sound Pollution Control
d) Water consumption/day
e) Source of water
13. No. of deck crew————— No. of engine crew———-
14. Number of passengers
15. Plans, Drawings, Etc.:
Form No. 8
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Place where vessel will be found gene-rally stati-oned |
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Name of the loading/ emba-rking point |
Departure of loading/embarking point (If passenger vessel, attached/maintained list of passengers as per Annexure) |
Arrival at unloading or disembarking point / Name of Mother vessel |
Departure from unloading/ disem-barking point |
Arrival at
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Remarks |
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Descr-iption |
Quantity |
Date |
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Name of place/ vessel |
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Verification by Designated Authority
Name & Designation of verifying officer
Signature & Date___________
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ANNEXURE FOR LOG BOOK |
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| Sr. No. | Date | Trip No. | Name & Address | Photo
Identification document |
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DIRECTIONS AS TO KEEPING OFFICIAL LOGS
1. An official log shall be kept in the prescribed form in every Inland Vessel.
2. The official log may, at the discretion of the master or owner, be kept distinct from or united with the ordinary ship’s log so that in all cases the spaces in the official log book be duly filled up.
3. The importance of keeping this book properly, and duly making all the entries at the proper time, and with the strictest regard to form, cannot be too strongly impressed on masters. By neglecting to do so masters render themselves liable to heavy penalties, and their owners to serious loss whilst members of their crew will suffer inconvenience from not being able to obtain records of their services. The absence of proper entries will also prevent fines or forfeitures from being enforced and will tend to prevent the maintenance of discipline.
4. An entry required by the Act in the official log book shall be made as soon as possible after the occurrence to which it relates, and, if not made on the same day as that occurrence, shall be made and dated so as to show the date of the occurrence and of the entry respecting it.
5. Every entry in the official log book shall be signed by the master and by the officer or some other member of the crew and also
6. If it is an entry of injury or death, shall be signed by the medical officer on board, if any, and if it is an entry of wages due to or the property of a crew member who dies, shall be signed by the officer and by some member of the crew besides the master.
7. Every entry made in an official log book in the manner provided by these rules shall be admissible in evidence.
8. Care must be taken whenever there is a change of master to see that documents handed over are up-to-date.
9. Entries must be made in order of date, and no blanks should be left.
10. If any entry in the Official Log relates in any way to a member of the crew the page number is to be entered against the man’s name in the Official Log and Index.
Entries required to be made in official log books
1. If any offence within the meaning of the Act of desertion or absence without leave or against discipline is committed or if any act of misconduct is committed for which the offender’s agreement imposes fine and it is intended to enforce the fine:
a) an entry of the offences or acts shall be made in the official log-book and signed by the master and one of the persons employed or engaged in any capacity on board of the mechanically propelled vessel;
b) the offender shall be furnished with a copy of the entry and have the same read over distinctly and audibly to him and may there upon make such reply there to as he thinks fit;
c) a statement to a copy of the entry having been so furnished and entry having been so read over and the reply, if any made by the offender shall likewise be entered and signed in the manner aforesaid;
d) in any subsequent legal proceedings the entries by this section required shall, if practicable, be produced or proved, and in default of such production or proof, the court hearing the case may in its discretion refuse to receive evidence of the offence or act of misconduct.
2. Every case in which the crew has faced shortage of food and/or drinking water.
3. Every case in which a member of the crew is promoted to a higher grade of service with the date of such promotion, the grade and the rate of wages which the crew member is to receive.
4. in cases of illness, frequent entries (daily if possible) showing the progress and treatment of patient.
5. Every case of drunkenness or misconduct on the part of any member of crew whether the Master wishes the case to be investigated or not.
6. Every important accident or damage to ship or cargo.
7. Every conviction by a legal tribunal of a member of his crew and the punishment inflicted;
8. a report on the quality of work of each member of his crew; or a statement that the master declines to give an opinion thereon with a statement of his reasons for so declining.
9. Every case of illness, hurt or injury happening to a member of his crew with the nature thereof and the medical treatment adopted (if any);
10. Every case of death happening onboard and the cause thereof, together with such particulars as may be prescribed;
11. Every birth happening on board, with the sex of the infant, the names of the parents and such other particulars as may be prescribed;
12. The name of every crew member who ceases to be a member of the crew otherwise than by death, with the place, time, manner and cause thereof;
13. The wages due to any crew member who dies during the voyage and the gross amount of all deductions to be made there from;
14. The money or other property taken over of any crew member who dies during the voyage;
15. Any other matter which is to be prescribed for entry in the official logbook.
FORM No. 9
Application for Change of Name of the Vessel on Certificate of Survey
Dated:
Ref. No.:
From
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To,
The Chief Survey or of Inland Vessels,
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Sir,
Sub: Change of name of the vessel on Certificate of Survey No.: ………………………….I……………………………. R/O ……………………………… being the owner/master of Inland Vessel ………………………………….. (name) bearing Official No. ……………………………………… hereby request that the name of the vessel may be changed as ……………………………………. (here enter the new name). The certificate of survey No……………………………… dated ………………… in original and copy of Certificate of Registration are enclosed herewith for making the change of name.
Signature
Name of owner/ master
Enclosures: as stated above.
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