Inland Shipping Ordinance, 1976 (No. LXXII).

Any inland ship as defined in section 2 shall be surveyed and registered under this Ordinance. Surveyors shall inspect the ship and make a declaration that certain requirements, including marking requirements, are fulfilled. A certificate of survey shall be issued if the ship complies with provisions of this Ordinance. The Registrar may refuse to register a ship if that ship is found to be mechanically or structurally defective. Other provisions concern the safety of ships, carriage of dangerous goods, obstruction of navigable waters, and offences and penalties.