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Maritime Law Updates March 2026 // Newsletter

The maritime and shipping sector remains the backbone of global trade, with more than 80% of international trade by volume being transported by sea. This centrality underscores the importance of a robust legal and regulatory framework governing maritime operations, which continues to evolve in response to economic, geopolitical, environmental, and technological developments.

India Transport

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RPV Legal

India's Regulatory Response To The Strait Of Hormuz Crisis: All Hands-On Deck

The Directorate General of Shipping (“DGS”) issued a series of circulars and press release containing advisory for Indian Flag Vessels and Indian Seafarers regarding escalation of security situation in Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf and adjacent waters.

India Transport

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Dentons Link Legal

Force Majeure In The Context Of Strait Of Hormuz Crisis

The Strait of Hormuz is the only maritime passage out of the Gulf that a fifth of the world's LNG and seaborne oil trade crosses to reach its destination.

India International

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SunLegal

Redefining Blue Economy Through Sustainable Harnessing Of Fisheries In The Exclusive Economic Zone Rules,2025

On 4th November 2025, the Government of India notified the Rules for Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)" (‘Rules') under the Territorial Waters...

TC

TPM Consultants

Defence Dispatch - January 2026

India Government

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Ikigai Law

Legislative Overview: The Offshore Areas Mineral (Prevention Of Illegal Mining And Transportation) Rules, 2026

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Union Budget 2026 - Indirect Tax Proposals

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

RBI Releases FEMA 2026 Export-Import Trade Regulations: What Businesses Need To Know

India International

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

A Reset Of India's Export Import Rules

India International

OA

Obhan Mason

Vessel-Sharing Agreements And The Boundaries Of Competition Law Enforcement

India Anti-trust

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Legitpro Law

TPM Newsletter: December 2025 - Redefining Blue Economy Through Sustainable Harnessing Of Fisheries In The Exclusive Economic Zone Rules, 2025

India International

TC

TPM Consultants

Madras High Court Directs That Every Employer Under The Apprentice Act, 1961 Must Formulate An Apprenticeship Policy Even If There Is A General Ban On Recruitment

India Transport

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JSA

Indian Maritime Reform 2025: How India's New Bills Of Lading And Ports Act Embrace Modern Governance Leaving Colonial Legacy Behind

India Transport

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Lexplosion Solutions Private Limited

TPM Newsletter: October 2025 - Agreement On Fisheries Subsidies: An Overview

India International

TC

TPM Consultants

RBI Releases FEMA 2026 Export-Import Trade Regulations: What Businesses Need To Know

India International

LS

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

F&M - Dispute Resolution & ADR - Highlights 2025

India Litigation

Fox & Mandal

Post-Retirement Disciplinary Action: Supreme Court Protects Retiral Benefits Of Employees (Video)

India Employment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

India Rolls Out CNAP In 2026: Official Caller Name Display To Fight Spam, Powered By KYC Databases And Privacy Opt-Out

India Media & IT

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Khurana and Khurana

The Final Verdict: Tenancy Vs. Ownership (Video)

India Real Estate

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Strengthening India's Port Sector With The Indian Ports Act, 2025

The Indian Ports Act, 2025 ("2025 Act"), passed by both Houses of Parliament will shortly be notified as being in force.

India Transport

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JSA

White Paper Accelerating India's Electric Vehicle Transition: Regulatory Insights And Strategic Partnerships For Manufacturing And Infrastructure

India's commitment to reducing carbon emissions and dependence on fossil fuels has positioned EVs as a cornerstone of its sustainable mobility strategy.

India Transport

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Dentons Link Legal

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

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...

India Transport

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

MSC Elsa 3 Fallout: Kerala High Court Moves To Secure Victims' Claims Through Sister Ship Arrest

On May 25, 2025, the container ship MSC Elsa 3, registered in Liberia, sank about 38 nautical miles (around 70 km) southwest of Kochi. The ship took on water in one of its cargo holds...

India Transport

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

India's Maritime Bills 2024 And Their Impact On Trade And Infrastructure

India Transport

KA

Kings & Alliance LLP

India Transport

PL

Phoenix Legal

Breaking Down The Amendments To The IFSCA Ship Leasing Framework

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

April 2025 Legal Roundup: Maritime, Insurance & Insolvency Dispute Insights From Indian Courts

India Insolvency

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K Singhania & Co

Amendment To FMC Rules: Use Of In-flight Wi-Fi On Domestic Flights

India Transport

AP

Alpha Partners

Customs And GST Alert - April 2025

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Vaish Associates Advocates

RBI Releases Draft Trade Regulations And Directions 2025 Governing Export And Import

India International

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

GST On Transport: Rates, HSN Code & Freight Charges

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Vakilsearch

The Carriage Of Goods By Sea Bill, 2024: A Landmark Reform For India's Maritime Trade

India Transport

PL

Phoenix Legal

Revitalizing India's Shipbuilding Industry – An Overview

India Transport

PL

Phoenix Legal

RBI Releases Draft Trade Regulations And Directions 2025 Governing Export And Import

As a part of enhancing the ease of doing business and for providing greater flexibility to exporters and importers, the Reserve Bank of India (‘RBI') proposes to rationalise the export and import regulations.

India International

LS

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

GST On Transport: Rates, HSN Code & Freight Charges

GST (Goods and Services Tax) on transport services plays a crucial role in the way businesses and consumers interact with logistics and freight charges in India.

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Vakilsearch

The Carriage Of Goods By Sea Bill, 2024: A Landmark Reform For India's Maritime Trade

The recent passage of the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024, by India's Lok Sabha marks a significant advancement in the nation's maritime legislative framework.

India Transport

PL

Phoenix Legal

Revitalizing India's Shipbuilding Industry – An Overview

India's shipbuilding industry stands at a crucial crossroads, poised for transformation amid evolving global and domestic dynamics. This article examines the sector's challenges, policy shifts, and the path to its resurgence.

India Transport

PL

Phoenix Legal

DoT Paves Way For In-Flight Wi-Fi

India Transport

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Scheme Guidelines For Implementation Of Pilot Projects For Use Of Green Hydrogen In The Shipping Sector Under The Mission

The MNRE issued the Scheme Guidelines for implementation of Pilot projects for use of Green Hydrogen in the shipping sector ("Scheme for Shipping Sector") on February 1, 2024, under the Mission.

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JSA

Norms, Guidelines And Procedures For Implementation Of Indian Space Policy-2023 In Respect Of Authorization Of Space Activities

The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre ("IN-SPACe") on May 3, 2024, notified the "Norms, Guidelines and Procedures for Implementation of Indian Space Policy-2023 in respect of Authorization of Space Activities" ("NGP").

India Media & IT

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JSA

Shipping 2024 Guide

This comprehensive guide spans over 35 jurisdictions, offering up-to-date insights into various aspects such as port state control, marine incidents and liability for owners, cargo disputes, maritime

India Transport

PL

Phoenix Legal

Limitation Of Liability - Whether The Right To Limit Liability Is Absolute - Dehors Fault On Part Of The Vessel Owner. Applicable Limitation Regime – 1976 Convention Or 1996 Protocol – Bombay High Court

The above issue was considered by the Bombay High Court in the case of Nordlake Gmbh V. Union of India through the Indian Navy.

India Transport

SL

Sochannam Legal

Maintainability Of Sister Ship Arrest On The Premise That Both Vessels Are Managed/operated By The Same Entity, While Each Ship Is Owned By Distinct One Ship Company – Bombay High Court

India Transport

SL

Sochannam Legal

Outsourced IT Services Termination: Navigating The Rough Seas

India Employment

CC

Counsel & Co

Comparative Case Study Of S.S. Lotus, UK vs. Norway And North Sea Continental Shelf Case In Regards To Customary International Law.

India Transport

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Consequences Of Breach Of Class Warranties In A Hull & Machinery Claim – Supreme Court Of India

India Insurance

SL

Sochannam Legal

Increased Antitrust Scrutiny Of The Ship Lining Industry: Tailwinds Of Global Convergence

India Anti-trust

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Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India

Joint Petition Under IBC Not Maintainable If The Operational Creditors Do Not Fulfil The Threshold Of Rs. 1 Crore Individually

India Insolvency

PL

Phoenix Legal

Navigating The Murky Waters Of Maritime Infrastructure Investment Arbitration In India – Need For A Tailored Mechanism

India Litigation

KP

Kachwaha & Partners

Navigating New Horizons: The Opportune Moment For Financial Institutions To Sail The Oceans Of Indian Financial Market

PL

Phoenix Legal

India Transport

PL

Phoenix Legal

United India Marine Services v M.V. Kumar

India Transport

RP

Renata Partners

Bills Of Lading: Basic Concepts And Issues

India Transport

MA

Metalegal Advocates

Merchanting Trade In India

India International

MA

Metalegal Advocates

Maritime & Shipping Law Insights Sail With Us! - February 2023

Worldwide Transport

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TMT Law Practice

Admiralty Jurisdiction Over A Vessel Which Is Neither A Party To The Suit Nor Was Arrested

India Transport

RP

Renata Partners

Applicability Of Admiralty Act On Vessels Registered Under Inland Vessels Act

India Transport

RP

Renata Partners

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