Standing Order No. 2279/2025 of the Ports Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 18th May, 2025 on the plying of an inland vessel [C16-7G5]

Standing Order No. 2279/2025

GOVERNMENT OF MAHARASHTRA

Ports Department, Government of Maharashtra

Mumbai, dated the 18th May, 2025

STANDING ORDER

To

All Engineer and Ship Surveyors,

Subject: The plying of an inland vessel by owners of an inland vessel under the Maharashtra Maritime Board Act, 1996, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Maritime Board Act, 1996 (Maharashtra Act 10 of 1996), the Ports Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the plying of an inland vessel by owners of an inland vessel.

2. The matter has been examined. Every owner of an inland vessel carrying on the plying of an inland vessel shall make an application in Form 2 to the Maritime Board within seven days, accompanied by a fee of five thousand rupees.

3. The Engineer and Ship Surveyor shall ensure that ship is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Maritime Board within seven days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Ports Department, Government of Maharashtra.

(Secretary to Government)