Section 14 in National Waterways, Safety Of Navigation And Shipping Regulations, 2002
14. Vessels to ply with certain conditions for movement of national waterways.-
Vessels making voyage in the national waterways shall(a)ensure that the length, breadth, height, draught and speed of the vessel, convoys, and side by side formations are suitable and in accordance with the limits as specified by the Competent Officer from time to time.(b)ensure that no object is allowed to project beyond the sides of the vessel or raft that would constitute a danger to other vessels, rafts, floating establishments or installations on or adjacent to the waterway or channel except under the condition specified at (c).(c)ensure strict compliance of the safety requirements for carriage of over dimensional cargo as specified by the competent officer in each case.
