Inland Waters Shipping Act. Country/Territory Poland Document type Legislation Date 2000 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Inland waters Navigation Registration Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries Entry into force notes The Regulation enters into force 3 months after its publication in the Journal of Laws. Abstract This Act lays down provisions on various aspects of navigation in inland waters as defined in the Water Act (inland waterways). The Act establishes: authorities of inland waters shipping and their tasks; conditions of shipping; requirements for the safety of shipping; proceedings in case of shipping accidents. Only registered vessels can be used for navigation in inland waters. The Annex specifies the fees to be paid for shipping activities. Full text Polish Website isip.sejm.gov.pl References - Legislation Implemented by Regulation on permissions for navigation of foreign vessels on Polish inland waterways. Legislation | Poland | 2002 Keyword: Inland waters, Harbour, Authorization/permit, Navigation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Act amending the Inland Water Shipping Act. Legislation | Poland | 2005 Keyword: Inland waters, Navigation, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act amending the Transport Law and the Inland Water Shipping Act. Legislation | Poland | 2003 Keyword: Inland waters, Navigation Source: FAO, FAOLEX