Section 2 of The inland vessels act, 1917
1[1] In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context.-- 2[(a) "inland vessel" or "inland mechanically propelled vessel" means a mechanically propelled vessel, which ordinarily plies on inland water, but does not include fishing vessel and a ship registered under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (44 of 1958);
- (b)"inland water" means--
- (i)any canal, river, lake or other navigable water within a State,
- (ii)any area of any tidal water deemed to be the inland to be smooth and partially by the Central Government under section 70,
- (iii)waters declared by the Central Government to be smooth and partially smooth waters under clause (41) of section 3 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (44 of 1958);
- (c)"mechanically propelled vessel" means every description of vessel propelled wholly or in part by electricity, steam or other mechanical power including dumb vessel towed by mechanically propelled vessel and vessel propelled by outboard motor;] 3[(d)] "passenger" includes any person carried in a 4[mechanically propelled vessel] other than the master and crew and the owner, his family and servants; 3[(e)] "prescribed" means prescribed by any rule under this Act; 4* * * * * 6[(f)] "survey" means the survey of a 7[mechanically propelled vessel] under this Act; 6[(g)] "surveyor" means a surveyor appointed under this Act; and 8[(ga) "tidal water" has the meaning assigned to it in clause (49) of section 3 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (44 of 1958);] 6[(h)] "voyage" includes the plying of a 7[mechanically propelled vessel] at or about any place, 9[(2) Any reference to the Inland Steam-vessels Act, 1917 (1 of 1917), in any law for the time being in force or in any instrument or other document shall be construed as a reference to the Inland Vessels Act, 1917].
Summary
- An inland vessel is defined as a boat with an engine that usually travels on internal waters.
- Fishing boats and ships registered under the Merchant Shipping Act are not considered inland vessels.
- Inland water includes canals, rivers, lakes, and certain tidal waters.
- A passenger is anyone on board who is not the master, crew, owner, or the owner's household staff.
- A voyage refers to a vessel moving or operating in or around any location.
- The term prescribed means any rule created under this specific Act.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. How does the Inland Vessels Act, 1917 define an inland vessel in Section 2?
Section 2 of the Inland Vessels Act, 1917 defines it as a mechanically propelled vessel that ordinarily plies on inland water, excluding fishing vessels and certain ships.
2. Who is a passenger according to Section 2 of the Inland Vessels Act, 1917?
Under Section 2 of the Inland Vessels Act, 1917, a passenger is any person on the vessel except the master, crew, owner, and the owner's family or servants.
3. What does inland water mean in Section 2 of the Inland Vessels Act, 1917?
Section 2 of the Inland Vessels Act, 1917 defines inland water as any canal, river, lake, or navigable water within a State, including certain tidal areas.
4. Does a towed boat count as a mechanically propelled vessel in the Inland Vessels Act, 1917 Section 2?
Yes, Section 2 of the Inland Vessels Act, 1917 includes dumb vessels towed by a mechanically propelled vessel in the definition.
Test yourself
Q1.According to Section 2 of the Inland Vessels Act, 1917, which of the following is specifically excluded from the definition of an inland vessel?
Q2.Under Section 2 of the Inland Vessels Act, 1917, if an owner's personal chef is on board, is that chef a passenger?
Q3.How does Section 2 of the Inland Vessels Act, 1917 define a voyage?
Q4.Under Section 2 of the Inland Vessels Act, 1917, a vessel moved by an outboard motor is considered: