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Rivers, canals, lakes, and other water bodies where navigation is allowed according to the Inland Navigation Act.

A part of inland waters designated and open for navigation.

Part of the waterway with specific depth, width, and other technical characteristics; maintained, marked, and safe for navigation.

A waterway where international navigation rules apply and ships of any country can navigate.

Rules that apply on international waterways.

Any watercraft registered for inland waters, including boats, yachts, and other water-based objects, used for navigation.

A vessel registered for inland waters, over 20 meters long and 100 tons displacement, carrying over 12 people plus tugboats and pushers irrespective of size.

A vessel registered for inland waters, up to 20 meters long and 100 tons displacement, carrying a maximum of 12 people (excluding tugboats and pushers).

A vessel registered for inland waters used for recreation, sport, and leisure activities.

A vessel from another country, considered as a vessel according to the laws of the country in which is registered.

Vessels without their own propulsion, used for floating on inland waters; permanently moored or placed on the bottom of inland waters.

Vertical distance from the waterline to the top edge of the deck, of a permissible maximum draft.

Distance from the lowest point of the hull to the waterline.

Length (from bow to stern), width (widest point), and height (hull to deck).

Water and land areas where vessels can dock, anchor, and protect themselves, as well as for passengers and goods.

Specialized dock for inland waters, used for accommodating, storing, and equipping recreational or sporting vessels.

Location along a waterway, outside of a port, used for temporary docking for passenger or cargo loading/unloading.

Boats used for business purposes, such as public transport, commercial fishing, and registered commercial activities.

Boats used for leisure, sports, and recreation.

Boats used for public duties, such as captain's boats, inspections, and law enforcement.

Boats are registered with the local authorities where the owner lives. Registration rules prevent double registration.

The permit for a boat must be renewed every year within 30 days of expiration, if conditions for renewal are met.

Owners must mark their boat with a specific identifying mark on the front. The mark is large enough for easy identification from a distance.

Travelling upstream, from the river mouth to its source

Travelling downstream, from the source to the mouth of the river

The markings must be large enough to be seen from a distance (at least 10cm) and spaced appropriately (min 1cm between letters).

Certain types of boats, like small recreational boats, are exempt from some regulations.

Any changes in boat owner information (address, etc.) must be reported to the local authorities within 30 days of the change.

Local government bodies responsible for boat registration and permitting in a region.

Using the river current to propel a boat is not permitted.

Attaching a boat to a dock or a designated mooring area.

Areas designated for docking or passenger/cargo loading/unloading where boats cannot be moored.

Audible signals used by boats for communication and safety while navigating.

Motorized vessels (except radars-less boats) need mechanical sound devices tuned for clear forward and, when possible, backward sound projection.

Non-motorized boats and those without signaling devices must use horns or trumpets.

A short, one-second-long signal.

A longer, four-second-long signal.

A series of specific sound signals for different navigation situations and warnings.

Important lights on boats to help with visibility and navigation.

A bright white light constantly on the bow of a boat.

A map used to determine the course of a boat

Angle formed by the meridian and a boat's direction, measured using triangles and a compass.

A graphic on a compass showing directions (0-360 degrees) used to determine course.

Measurements (0-360 degrees) indicating direction of travel

A vessel operating in inland waterways, up to a specific length

Moving a boat from the source of a river to its mouth.

Rules and laws that govern water vessel operation

Legal documentation to prove boat's ownership & ability to operate

Waterways where international navigation rules prevail.

The legal age required to steer a vessel.

A boat used for businesses like transporting people or goods, fishing, or legally registered work.

Motorboats must have specific lights at night: sidelights, and a stern light.

A unit of distance used for measuring on the sea, equivalent to 1852 metres.

A knot is one nautical mile per hour.

The river bank is defined by the direction of the current.

Inland boats for business are usually under 100 tons displacement, and commercial boats can be up to 15 tons.

The distance from the boat's lowest point to the waterline.

Motorboats must give way to non-motorized boats.

A long blast followed by three short blasts on a whistle.

They are recognized based on reciprocity with other countries.