Kautilya's Arthashastra 2.28.26

2.28.26

puruṣopakaraṇahīnāyām asaṃskṛtāyāṃ vā nāvi vipannāyāṃ nāvadhhyakṣo naṣṭaṃ vinaṣṭaṃ vābhyāvahet //

In boundaries, ferry-men shall receive the toll, carriage-cess, and road-cess. They shall also confiscate the property of the person travelling without a pass. The Superintendent of Boats shall make good the loss caused by the loss of the boat due to the heavy load, sailing in improper time or place, want of ferry-men, or lack of repair. Boats should be launched between the months of Ashádha, the first seven days being omitted, and Kártika; the evidence of a ferryman should be given and the daily income should be remitted.