Section 15(6) in Inland Vessels (Prevention and Control of Pollution and Protection of Inland Water) Rules, 2016
(6)The accuracy of the 15 ppm bilge alarms shall be checked at renewal survey according to the manufacturer's instructions. The calibration certificate for the 15 ppm bilge alarm, certifying date of last calibration check, shall be retained on board for inspection purpose.Part-II Holding tank for Inland vessel:-The capacity of bilge water holding tanks shall be as follows: -Vesselsbelow 150grt or main engine rating upto 750kw.... 1.0m3Vessels (>150grt and <400grt) or main engine rating upto 1000Kw 1.5 mVessels(>400 grt and <3000 grt) or main engine rating(>1000KW and <20,000kw) capacity: 1.5+(P-1,000)/1,500 ,m3Vessels(>3000grt) or main engine rating (>20,000kw)Capacity: 14:2+0.2 (P*-20,000)/1,500m3*(P=main engine rating in kw)Provided that for Inland Vessels of less than 150 grt, where due to space constraints, it is not practicable to provide 1.0m3 holding tank, the surveyor may allow for providing 0.5m3 holding tank for Inland Vessels of 250 kw to 750 kw engine rating and 0.25m3 for less than 250 KW engine rating.
