Section 4. The proposed legislation is different from the lnland Vessels Act, 1917 in terms of its intent, content and implementation, and will

4. The proposed legislation is different from the lnland Vessels Act, 1917 in terms of its intent, content and implementation, and will— (i) promote economical, safe transportation and trade through inland waters; (ii) bring uniformity in application of law relating to inland waterways and navigation within the country; (iii) provide for safety of navigation and protection of life and cargo; (iv) provide for prevention of pollution that may be caused by the use or navigation of inland vessels; (v) ensure transparency and accountability of administration of inland water transportation; and (vi) strengthen the procedures governing the inland vessels, their construction, survey, registration, manning, navigation and other related matters.