Section 54E

Prohibition as to discharge of oil, oily mixture, etc., in the inland water.

The Inland Vessels Act, 1917

  • Act 1 of 1917
  • Ministry of Shipping
About this Act

An Act to consolidate the enactments relating to Inland Vessels.

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    No oil or oily mixture, hazardous chemical or obnoxious substance from a mechanically propelled vessel shall be discharged in inland water:
     Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to the discharge of such oil or oily mixture, hazardous chemical or obnoxious substance from a mechanically propelled vessel for the purpose of securing the safety of a mechanically propelled vessel, preventing damage to a mechanically propelled vessel, cargo or saving of life at inland water.
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