The Captain of Ports is in-charge of all activities of Inland Waterways of Goa and also implements the

following Acts and Rules:
   1.The Inland Vessels Act, 1917.
   2.The Goa, Daman and Diu Barge Tax Act, 1973.
   3.The Goa, Daman and Diu Barge (Taxation of Goods) Act, 1985.
   4.The Goa, Daman and Diu Ports Rules 1983.
   5.The Indian Ports Act, 1908.

The Department aims at ensuring the welfare of barge and allied industry and in keeping confidence of the people through transparency in its working and providing the required information pertaining to Inland Water Transport Services.