Merchant Shipping Bill 2024: A Leap Forward in Modernizing India’s Maritime Sector

What is a Merchant Shipping Bill? Ans: A Merchant Shipping Bill is a legislative proposal introduced to regulate and oversee the maritime industry in a country.

Introduction India’s maritime industry is on the brink of a transformation with the introduction of the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024. Spearheaded by Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, this bill is set to revolutionize maritime regulations, replacing the decades-old Merchant Shipping Act of 1958. The key objectives include expanding ship ownership … Read more