Inland Water Transport Act, 2021 (Act no. 18 of 2021). Country/Territory Uganda Document type Legislation Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea, Water Keyword Marine pollution Authorization/permit Early warning system Harbour Hazardous substances Inland waters Inspection Institution Offences/penalties Oil pollution Pollution control Protection of environment Registration Transport/storage Freshwater pollution Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries Abstract This Act, which is composed of 15 Parts and 2 Schedules, has the overall purpose of regulating, coordinating and overseeing maritime safety, security, training, search and rescue, and of preventing marine pollution on inland waterways. It applies to every vessel registered in Uganda and any other vessel in waters under the jurisdiction of Uganda (vessels of the Uganda People's Defence Forces and the Uganda Police Force are excluded from application and so are matters relating to vessels on Lake Victoria). Full text English Website www.parliament.go.ug