Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 & Coastal Shipping Act, 2025

This thoroughly updated edition provides the full text of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 and the Coastal Shipping Act, 2025, making it an essential reference for stakeholders in the maritime and shipping sector. It covers all major provisions related to merchant vessels, ship registration, vessel safety, maritime training, certification standards, coastal shipping operations, regulatory mechanisms, compliance obligations, marine pollution norms, and enforcement authorities. Ideal for advocates, maritime professionals, shipping companies, port authorities, marine academies, law students, and policymakers, this book ensures easy understanding and accurate interpretation of India’s newly enacted maritime legislation.