(1) The operators shall satisfy themselves about the integrity of the ferry’s and vessel’s hull by an out of water examination at least every 3 years (2 years in case of wooden vessels) by the Surveyor appointed under this Act or other technical persons appointed by the Regulatory Authority and the same shall be properlydocumented on safely certificate prescribed by the Regulatory Authority.
(2) The external components of steering and propulsion machinery and shell fittings shall also be examined out of the water. The documented report of such examination shall be made available on board for verification by the Regulatory Authority, passengers, passengers associations and non- governmental organizations.
31. A safety briefing audio system shall be installed in all vessels to give statutory safety briefing to passengers. The safety briefing shall consist of restrictions about the movement on board, emergency procedures, location of emergency exits, stowage and use of personal protective equipment such as life jackets and other life saving or support devices or appliances.
32. Every vessel shall have approved lifesaving equipment sufficient for the number of persons as per safety certificate prescribed by the Regulatory Authority.
33. Every vessel shali have life jackets to be provided to the passengers in case of need. All the lifesaving or life support devices and appliances shall be properly maintained and periodically serviced based on the recommendations by the manufacturing company.
34. First Aid Box shall be kept essentially in every vessel with all the emergency first aid equipment and medications to be used in case of emergency-
35. At least one multipurpose portable fire extinguisher of a recognized standard shall be carried on each deck of all the vessels navigating in inland waterways in addition to any other THE ASSAM GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 3787 List of Prohibited items.
Prohibition on smoking.
Navigation lights on Vessels.
Emergency communication equipment.
General safety measures.
Safety measures for fuel storage tanks.
- Appointment of surveyor.
Independent investigation into pollution accident.
Accident identification report.
equipment, appliance or device as may be prescribed by the Regulatory Authority.
36. All the vessel operators shall prominently display posters on board indicating items prohibited to be carried on the Vessels as may be prescribed by the Regulatory Authority.
37. Smoking shall be strictly prohibited on the vessels, except in identified smoking zones set up for the purpose.
38. The ferries, vessels operating at night should be equipped with navigation lights as prescribed by the Regulatory Authority. The sound signaling equipment shall also be provided on all vessels as prescribed by the Regulatory Authority.
39. All vessels must carry prescribed emergency communication equipment as prescribed by the Regulatory Authority.
40. Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions contained in this chapter, the Regulatory' Authority may prescribe regulations to enhance safety culture, mitigate dangers, identify risks, danger of moving machinery parts, preventive measures for fire such as fitting flame gauze, emergency power and charging of batteries, approved maritime radio communication, and such other measures that shall ensure structural strength, water tight integrity and stability of vessels.
41. On mechanized Vessels, safety measures for fuel storage tanks shall be such as prescribed by the Regulatory Authority.
42. The Regulatory Authority shall appoint such number of Surveyors in order to cany on regular inspection and checking of ferries and vessels so as to ensure compliance with all safety provisions of this Act.
43. Independent investigation into Vessels causing pollution and accident shall be ordered as prescribed by the Regulatory- Authority.