Section 28 in Model Rules, 2011 under Bengal Ferries Act, 1885
28. Passenger boats plying with outboard Motors.
- No Passenger boat shall be propelled either by an outboard engine or with similar devices unless it satisfies the following conditions:(a)that boat is properly constructed to withstand all stresses and strains as per the approved design of an naval architect or Indian Registry of shipping or any internationally recognised classification Society for class -I boat and by Boat surveyor for class II boat:(b)it is properly sheathed below the load water level:(c)it is fitted with seating accommodation for each of the Passengers:(d)it is provided with sufficient number of bailers and a rescue quoit;(e)it is provided with approved life buoys ( By Director General of shipping ,Government of India ) calculated at the rate of one for every 5 passengers with a minimum of two ,if boat fitted with internal buoyancy tanks or buoyant seats ,the number of life buoys may be reduced by half subject to minimum of 2;(f)it is provided with a portable fire extinguisher;(g)Sufficient quantity of fresh drinking water is provided and supplied free of cost ;(h)a first aid box of an approved type is provided;(i)that the boat is fitted with navigation lights or lamp necessary for safe navigation;(j)has a reversing mechanism fitted;
