The district administration has made licences obligatory for all motor boats, houseboats, shikaras and nation boats working for vacationers in the waterbodies of Kollam.
Those working vessels used for leisure functions have been instructed to finish registration utilizing the prescribed kind and procure the licences by means of the District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC). The license is for one yr and it have to be renewed three months previous to expiry as per situations.
Operating hours for all boats are from 6 a.m. to six p.m., besides for houseboats that supply in a single day lodging which, nonetheless, have to be docked at a secure location by 6 p.m. Boat operators have been instructed to not dump natural and inorganic waste into waterbodies or close by areas. While an environment-friendly system for waste remedy is really helpful, vital steps ought to be taken to not pollute waterbodies.
For cruise boats and houseboats, the speed shall be mounted with the approval of the DTPC. Licences have to be displayed on the boats and the service register ought to be maintained on the houseboat workplace. While plastic gadgets are usually not allowed, diesel generator units ought to be environment-friendly. Though boats may be parked at designated areas, the DTPC will put aside particular areas for water sports activities.
An annual inspection can be performed earlier than the licences are renewed, and a council consisting of representatives from the Department of Tourism, the DTPC and grama panchayat can be fashioned for the identical. All boats ought to carry the registration certificates issued by Kerala Maritime Board, survey certificates and copies of crew licences. The District Collector has additionally issued directions to show the certificates from the departments involved for the passengers to confirm.
