The Merchant Shipping Act, 2025

This edition of The Merchant Shipping Act, 2025, updated with corrigenda dated 30-9-2025, along with The Coastal Shipping Act, 2025, serves as a comprehensive and reliable legal reference for students, academicians, and professionals engaged in maritime law, shipping, and international trade. The book presents the bare text of the law along with short comments—precisely reflecting the statutory provisions—making it highly suitable for examination purposes and practical legal application.

It includes the complete and updated provisions of The Merchant Shipping Act, 2025, along with the allied Coastal Shipping Act, 2025, ensuring alignment with current legislative frameworks governing maritime operations in India. The inclusion of recent corrections and parallel legislation enhances its practical relevance and usability.

The content spans the full scope of the Acts, including:
• Registration, Certification, and Regulation of Ships
• Safety Standards and Maritime Security Provisions
• Duties and Responsibilities of Ship Owners and Masters
• Seafarers’ Rights, Welfare, and Employment Conditions
• Marine Casualties, Investigations, and Liability
• Prevention of Pollution and Environmental Compliance
• Coastal Shipping Regulations and Domestic Maritime Trade
• Licensing, Control, and Regulation of Coastal Vessels
• Penalties, Offences, and Enforcement Mechanisms

This edition is particularly suitable for:
• Maritime law practitioners and shipping industry professionals
• Port authorities, regulatory bodies, and government officials
• Academicians and researchers in international trade and maritime studies
• Corporate legal and compliance professionals in shipping and logistics sectors

Whether used for academic study, professional reference, or regulatory compliance, this 2026 edition provides an authoritative and up-to-date presentation of the legal framework governing merchant and coastal shipping in India.