Section 9 in National Waterways, Safety Of Navigation And Shipping Regulations, 2002
9. Crossing of navigable changed by ferry vessels.-
While crossing the navigable channel, the ferry vessels shall keep at such distance from vessels or rafts moving along the naviagable channel, so that the latter are not obliged to change their course or reduce speed :Provided that ferry vessels, under special circumstances may be granted priority of passage across the navigable channel by the Competent Officer and such vessel shall exhibit a green alround light by night and a green flag by day, and shall have right of way as the circumstances permit.
