The Government of Karnataka, on January 23, 2026, issued the Karnataka Inland Vessel Rules, 2025.
The following has been stated namely: -
• Intends and operated. - Inland Vessels shall therefore be designed, constructed and maintained for service in the most onerous zone (particularly challenging or harsh area where the conditions might be difficult for the vessel to operate in, requiring extra effort, strength, or design considerations) that it intends to operate in.
• Alterations or modifications of mechanically propelled inland vessel. - The alterations or modifications that will affect the strength, stability or safety of any mechanically propelled inland vessel, and the criteria thereof, shall be made after obtaining approval of the designated authority.
• Designing and constructing mechanically propelled inland vessels. - The procedure that shall be complied with in designing and constructing mechanically propelled inland vessels shall be as specified in Schedule-VI of these rules.
[Notification No. IDD 180 PSP 2024]
