This Act stipulates that the President may, by Statutory Instrument, declare any dam, lake or river or part of a dam, lake or river to be inland waters for the purposes of this Act (sect. 3). Part II of the Act provides for registration of all vessel used on inland waters, except those exempted in accordance with comma (2) of section 4. “Vessel” for purposes of this Act includes every description of water craft, including a hovercraft, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water. no person shall use or permit to be used on any inland waters so specified a vessel to which this Part apply, unless: (a) it is registered in accordance with this Part; and (b) a valid registration certificate issued in respect of that vessel is affixed to and the registration mark and number assigned thereto are affixed to or painted on the vessel in accordance with section 11. A Central registry of vessels is established under section 13. The Inland Waters Shipping Services Board is established under section 28. The Board shall advise the Minister on any question he may refer to it relating to cargo or passenger transportation services.
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