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Inland Shipping Ordinance, 1976 (No. LXXII).

Country/Territory
Bangladesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
1976 (2005)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Ordinance to provide for the survey, registration and control of navigation of vessels plying on inland waters.
Subject
Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Navigation Harbour Hazardous substances Inspection Registration
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

Any inland ship as defined in section 2 shall be surveyed and registered under this Ordinance. Surveyors shall inspect the ship and make a declaration that certain requirements, including marking requirements, are fulfilled. A certificate of survey shall be issued if the ship complies with provisions of this Ordinance. The Registrar may refuse to register a ship if that ship is found to be mechanically or structurally defective. Other provisions concern the safety of ships, carriage of dangerous goods, obstruction of navigable waters, and offences and penalties.

Full text
English
Website
bdlaws.gov.bd