Parliament passes Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025 after Rajya Sabha adoption

Aug 11, 2025

The bill is a landmark legislation aimed at modernising India's maritime framework, aligning domestic laws with international best practices & International Maritime Organisation (IMO)...

US, Australia concerned over China's expansive maritime claims

Sep 17, 2021

Washington [US], September 17 : The US and Australia expressed concerns regarding China's expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea and called on...

New Chinese law strengthening power of its maritime authorities may escalate tensions in Indo-Pacific region

May 01, 2021

Beijing [China], May 2 : China has passed a new legislation to strengthen the power of its maritime safety authorities sparking fears that tensions...

US lawmakers plan to introduce bill to counter China threat

Apr 09, 2021

Washington [US], April 9 : US lawmakers plan to introduce legislation next week that would put additional sanctions on Chinese officials; build closer US...

Dubai Maritime Authority launches Maritime Consumer Rights campaign

Aug 25, 2023

The Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA) of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, today launched a new “Know Your Rights” campaign designed to strengthen...

Maritime Hub Abu Dhabi launched to further strengthen maritime sector

Dec 26, 2023

Abu Dhabi Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, working in cooperation with the Integrated Transport Centre - Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), has...