New Bureau of Port Security Set to Bolster Maritime Safety
- The Bureau of Port Security will be established to enhance the security of vessels and port facilities, focusing on timely analysis and cybersecurity, according to officials.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a meeting to review the security measures and the formation of the BoPS in New Delhi on December 19, 2025.
- The BoPS will operate under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and will be led by a Director General under the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025.
- The BoPS will be a statutory body focused on regulatory and oversight duties.
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Amit Shah Convenes Meeting for Constitution of Dedicated Body for Security of Vessels, Port Facilities
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has convened a meeting for the constitution of a dedicated body, the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS), for the security of vessels and port facilities. India News | Amit Shah Convenes Meeting for Constitution of Dedicated Body for Security of Vessels, Port Facilities.
New Bureau of Port Security Set to Bolster Maritime Safety
New Bureau of Port Security Set to Bolster Maritime Safety The formation of the Bureau of Port Security, a statutory body aimed at safeguarding vessels and port infrastructures, has been greenlighted by the government. This move comes as part of concerted efforts to bolster maritime security, with particular emphasis on cybersecurity concerns, officials shared on Friday.The decision followed a high-level meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Am…
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