India Accelerates Implementation of New Maritime Laws Through Collaborative Rule-Making

In a significant move to strengthen India’s maritime regulatory framework, the government has initiated a comprehensive rule-making exercise. This includes the establishment of 14 Technical Committees to draft regulations under the new Coastal Shipping Act, Merchant Shipping Act, and Indian Ports Act, ensuring stakeholder engagement and transparency throughout the process.

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Estonia Calls for Reform of Maritime Laws to Protect Undersea Infrastructure

Estonia is advocating for a revision of its maritime laws to better address damage to undersea infrastructure, such as cables and pipelines. Minister Liisa Pakosta highlighted the inadequacy of current regulations in handling incidents like the recent damage linked to a Russian oil vessel. Estonia plans to propose updates to the International Maritime Organization by February.

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