India’s vast coastline and inland waterways hold immense potential for transforming the country’s logistics and trade landscape. Recognizing this, the Coastal Shipping Act, 2025 mandates the creation of the National Coastal and Inland Shipping Strategic Plan, a visionary framework designed to steer India’s maritime future toward sustainable growth, economic prosperity, and national security. This blog … Read more
Efficient, secure, and transparent crew documentation is the foundation of any thriving maritime industry. On November 20, 2025, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), India, released a groundbreaking circular that is set to reshape the process for Indian seafarers traveling abroad to join foreign-flag vessels. This new form–1 (RPSL) for seafarers on foreign-flag vessels is … Read more
The merchant shipping act 2025 sets a the foundation for new set of rules and regulations for the shipping industry, before you dive deep into the act, understand the preliminary with us
The Indian maritime industry is booming meaning, more accidents. To tackle this, the DGS has issued a draft of guidelines and criteria for the empanelment and retention of salvage firms.
The realisation of the Indian Bills of Lading Act of 1856 is a significant moment in India’s maritime and commerce legislative history. The introduction of the new Bills of Lading Act 2025 is a critical update to India’s maritime and trade law in response to present-day commerce. The 1856 Act has governed the rights relating … Read more