Parliament Clears Maritime Bills to Modernize India’s Shipping Sector

Parliament Clears Maritime Bills to Modernize India’s Shipping Sector

Introducing the Merchant Shipping Bill in the Lok Sabha, Shri Sonowal underlined that the legislation is not just a legal reform, but a strategic repositioning of India as a global maritime leader.

India updates maritime framework: LS passes Merchant Shipping Bill; RS clears Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill

Parliament passes landmark maritime bills for modern, efficient policy framework in India, promoting ease of doing business.

Parliament passes two landmark maritime bills in a single day

New Delhi: The Parliament on Wednesday passed two landmark maritime bills, in a first for the Shipping Ministry, paving the way for a modern, efficient and globally aligned maritime policy framework in India.  While the Lok Sabha cleared The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024, aimed at streamlining maritime governance with a modern and internationally compliant approach, the Rajya Sabha passed The Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025, replacing a centu…

Parliament passes two landmark Maritime Bills in single day

The Parliament passed two key maritime bills in a single day, a first for the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) and the second one is the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, leading the way for a modern, efficient and globally aligned maritime policy framework in India.