Inland Waters Shipping Act. Country/Territory Poland Document type Legislation Date 2000 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Inland waters Navigation Registration Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Regulation entered into force on 25 April 2001. 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 Act is composed of the following Sections: General provisions (Sec. 1); Authorities of inland waters shipping (Sec. Full text Polish Website isip.sejm.gov.pl