Maritime Amrit Kaal Mission And Acts To Modernize India’s Maritime Legislation
- IJLLR Journal
- 3 days ago
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Yash More, B.B.A LL.B. (Hons.) University of Mumbai Law Academy
ABSTRACT
The present article gives a bird's-eye view of the recent amendments brought in the year 2025 to laws relating to the shipping industry and how they are an important step in achieving the goals outlined in the Maritime Amrit Kaal Mission 2047. The Acts which are discussed below are the Coastal Shipping Act 2025, Merchant Shipping Act 2025, Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 2025 and Bills of Lading Act 2025. This article will examine the reforms and highlight the new provisions introduced, and how these Acts have adapted to the changing times. The Acts also brought India’s legislation at par with global standards and adopted the most widely accepted convention on carriage of goods by sea. The present Acts also look forward into the future by introducing such provisions so that these Acts can be kept up to date without any delays and hurdles. Overall, these Acts are an important tool to reach the goals envisioned in the Mission and to make India self-reliant in the maritime sector and increase the volume of trade and allow Indian players to compete on a global scale.
Keywords: Maritime Amrit Kaal Mission, COGSA, Bills of Lading, Amendments, Coastal Shipping, Blue Economy, Supply-Chain.
