Inland Waters Shipping Act.
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Type of law
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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. 2); Conditions of shipping (Sec. 3); Adminitrative register and measurement of vessels (Sec. 4); Safety of shipping (Sec. 5); Inland waterways (Sec. 6); River Information Services (Sec. 6a); Pilotage (Sec. 7); Shipping accidents (Sec. 8); Criminal provisions (Sec. 9); Penalties (Sec. 9a); Changes in provisions in force (Sec. 10). Transitional and final provisions (Sec. 11). The Annex specifies the fees to be paid for shipping activities.
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Entry into force notes
This Regulation entered into force on 25 April 2001.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Journal of Laws 2017 Pos. 2128 (consolidated version)
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Ustawa o żegludze śródlądowej.
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