Seas of Change: New Maritime Bill Sets Sail
The Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill 2025 was passed in Parliament amid protests. It replaces the outdated 1925 Act, aligning with international maritime conventions. The Bill aims to simplify the legal framework, enhance accessibility, and ensure transparency, benefiting Indian shipping stakeholders and adapting to global standards.
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In a significant legislative move, Parliament passed The Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill 2025 amidst Opposition protests in the Rajya Sabha. The short debate was overshadowed by demands for discussions on unrelated issues, which were firmly shut down by Chair Bhubaneshwar Kalita.
The Bill was introduced by Shantanu Thakur, Minister of State for Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, to update the century-old Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925. The new legislation retains core legal provisions while aligning with international standards set by the Hague Rules.
The updated Bill simplifies existing legal language, reduces ambiguities, minimizes litigation risks, and empowers the government for faster adaptation to international maritime changes. Transparency is enhanced with provisions for parliamentary oversight of executive actions, benefiting stakeholders including exporters, importers, and shipping professionals.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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