ARTICLE · 14 AUGUST 2025

Modernizing India's Maritime Sector: The Coastal Shipping Act, 2025

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The Coastal Shipping Act, 2025, which was passed by the Indian Parliament and received the President's assent on August 9, 2025, represents a significant legislative reform...

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The Coastal Shipping Act, 2025, which was passed by the Indian Parliament and received the President's assent on August 9, 2025, represents a significant legislative reform for India's maritime sector. Published in The Gazette of India, the Act aims to consolidate and amend laws governing coastal shipping, encourage domestic participation in the coasting trade, and ensure that India possesses a coastal fleet owned and operated by its citizens to meet its national security and commercial needs. This progressive legislation replaces Part XIV of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, aligning India's maritime legal framework with global standards. It is a strategic move to unlock the immense potential of India's extensive 11,098 km coastline and is a crucial step toward achieving the national vision of “Viksit Bharat” and “Aatmanirbhar Bharat”.

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