Section 4, The Merchant Shipping Act, 2003

The Administration may, by statutory instrument, make regulations in respect of vessels operating in inlandwaterways including near coastal voyages. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the regulations made under this section, may relate to— a) safety of navigation; b) the safety of vessels; c) sale of alcohol on board such vessels; d) the passenger list; e) cargo that may be carried and the method of storing cargo; f) the safety equipment to be carried aboard vessels; g) sanitary requirements, ventilation, lighting access, shelter, screens, cooking and toilet facilities for deck and unberthed passengers; h) fees to be charged for any licenses; i) the qualifications of seaman on board vessels; j) the maintenance of good order on board vessels; k) penalty for damaging navigational aid; l) notification by master of a sunken vessel to the Administration; m) lights to be carried and exhibited and the steering and sailing rules to be observed; n) the duties of masters of vessels carrying explosives and dangerous cargoes; o) the licensing, supervision and regulation of boats and boatmen plying for h ire and for securing the orderly conduct of such boatmen; p) surveys and inspections. P ART III – APPOINTMENT OF REGISTRAR, REGISTRATION OF SHIPS, AND PROPRIETARY INTERESTS IN SHIPS