Amendment of the Recycling of Ships Rules, 2021
The Central Government, through the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, issues the Recycling of Ships (Amendment) Rules, 2025, to amend the Recycling of Ships Rules, 2021.
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Constitution of Central Advisory Committee
The Central Government appoints the Central Advisory Committee for Aids to Navigation for a period of two years with effect from the date of notification in the Gazette of India.
Notification for Recruitment Rules RRs of Engineering Wing of the Directorate General of Shipping DGS Mumbai
This notification establishes the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Directorate General of Shipping and Mercantile Marine Departments, Engineering Cadre (Group 'A' Posts) Recruitment Rules, 2…
Commencement of Section 43 of the Recycling of Ship Act, 2019
The Central Government appoints December 10, 2025, as the date for section 43 of the Recycling of Ships Act, 2019, to come into force.
Final notification of Inland Vessels (Design and Construction) (First Amendment) Rules, 2025
The Central Government hereby makes the Inland Vessels (Design and Construction) (First Amendment) Rules, 2025, to amend the Inland Vessels (Design and Construction) Rules, 2024.
Appoints Sh Dinesh Kumar Director in New Mangalore Port Authority
The Central Government appoints Shri Dinesh Kumar as an Ex-officio Member of the Board of New Mangalore Port Authority, replacing Shri H. N. Aswath, under the powers conferred by sub-section 1 of sect…
Member representing employees interests on the Board of New Mangalore Port Authority
The Central Government appoints Shri Rithesh Kumar as a member representing employees' interests on the Board of New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) under the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021.
Pre Publication of draft Inland Vessels (Manning) Rules 2025
This notification publishes the draft Inland Vessels (Manning) Rules 2025, proposed by the Central Government under The Inland Vessels Act, 2021, for public information and consideration, intending to…
Pre Publication Inland Vessels (Special category Pleasure craft and canal cruise boats rules 2025
The Central Government publishes the draft Inland Vessels (Special Category: Pleasure Craft and Canal Cruise Boats) Rules, 2025, for public information and consideration under The Inland Vessels Act, …
Pre publication of Special Category Vessel LNG CNG Rules, 2025
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has published the draft Inland Vessels (Special Category Vessels: LNG/CNG, Battery, Methanol & Hydrogen Fuel) Rules, 2025, for public information and comm…
Member representing the interests of the employees on the Board of New Mangalore Port Authority
The Central Government appoints Shri Jagdish Sanil as a Member representing employees' interests on the Board of New Mangalore Port Authority under the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021.
Notification of Inland Vessels Special Category Vessels Autonomous and Semi Autonomous Rules 2025
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways publishes the draft Inland Vessels (Special Category Vessels: Autonomous and Semi-Autonomous) Rules, 2025, for public information and invites objections o…
Representative of State Govt on the Board of VPA
The Central Government appoints Shri M.T. Krishna Babu as a State Government representative on the Board of Visakhapatnam Port Authority under the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021.
Corrigendum Notification for Reconstitution of National Shipping Board
This corrigendum notification amends a previous notification to substitute Captain Savio Ramos for Captain Tushar Pradhan as a Member, specifically at serial number 11.
Notification of Inland Vessels (Special Category Vessels) Rules, 2025
This notification publishes the draft Inland Vessels (Special Category Vessels: Wooden, GRP/FRP and Similar Material) Rules, 2025, for public information and invites objections or suggestions within t…
Member representing the interests of the employees on the Board of Mormugao Port Authority
The Central Government appoints Shri Snehel Naik as a Member representing employees' interests on the Board of Mormugao Port Authority under the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021.
Notification for commencement of Bills of Lading Act 2025
The Central Government appoints September 10, 2025, as the date for the Bills of Lading Act, 2025, to come into force.
Notification for commencement of Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 2025
The Central Government appoints September 10, 2025, as the date for the provisions of the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 2025, to come into force.
Ex officio Member of the Board of VO Chidambaranar Port Authority
The Central Government appoints Shri Vipul Singhal as an Ex-officio Member of the Board of V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority under the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021, superseding a previous notifica…
Constitution of the Adjudicatory Board for Major Ports under the Major Ports Authorities Act 2021
The Central Government constitutes the Adjudicatory Board for Major Ports under Sections 54 and 55 of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021.
Appointment of Board Members representing the interests of the employees on the Board of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority
The Central Government appoints Shri Tapas Kumar Biswas as a Member representing the interests of employees on the Board of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority, in partial modification of Notificati…
Notification of Inland Vessels (Survey and Certification) Amendment Rules, 2025
The Central Government hereby makes rules to amend the Inland Vessels (Survey and Certification) Rules, 2022, in exercise of powers conferred by the Inland Vessels Act, 2021.
Dahej Port Notification for import of Petroleum into India by sea
The Central Government extends the notification permitting M/s Gujarat Chemical Port Limited to import petroleum by sea at Dahej Port, Gujarat.
pre publication of Inland Vessels (Prior Approval for Alteration and Modification) Rules, 2025
The Central Government proposes to make the Inland Vessels (Prior Approval for Alteration and Modification) Rules, 2025, and publishes the draft for public information and suggestions.
Marine Aids to Navigation (Training and Certification) Rules, 2025
The notification establishes the Marine Aids to Navigation (Training and Certification) Rules, 2025, to govern the training and certification of personnel in marine aids to navigation and vessel traff…
Publication of the Notification No SY19014702024SBR CN 367620 DATED 13th June 2025
The Central Government designates the Competent Authority for performing duties under the Recycling of Ships Rules, 2021, as per section 4 of the Recycling of Ships Act, 2019.
NOTIFICATION OF CHHARA PORT IN GUJARAT FOR IMPORT OF LNG INTO INDIA BY SEA
The Central Government notifies Chhara Port in Gujarat for the import of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) into India by sea under Rule 16(1) of the Petroleum Rules, 2002.
Notification of Inland Vessels (Registration and other Technical Issues) Amendment Rules 2025
Notification publishing the Inland Vessels (Registration and other Technical Issues) Amendment Rules, 2025, to amend the Inland Vessels (Registration and other technical issues) Rules, 2022.
Notification of Inland Vessels (Fire Fighting Appliance) Amendment Rules 2025
Notification publishing the Inland Vessels (Fire Fighting Appliances) Amendment Rules, 2025, to amend the Inland Vessels (Fire Fighting Appliances) Rules, 2022.
Representing state govt on the board of Cochin Port Authority
Notification regarding the appointment of Dr. A. Kowsigan as the representative of the State Government on the Board of Cochin Port Authority under the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021.
NOTIFICATION FOR PIPAVAV PORT FOR IMPORTING PETROLEUM INTO INDIA BY SEA
Notification extending the permission for importing petroleum at Pipavav Port under the Petroleum Rules, 2002.
Notification of Inland Vessels (Life Saving Appliances) Amendment Rules, 2025
Notification making rules to amend the Inland Vessels (Life Saving Appliances) Rules, 2022.
Notification of Inland Vessels (Crew and Passenger Accommodation) Amendment Rules 2025
Notification amending the Inland Vessels (Crew and Passenger Accommodation) Rules, 2022.
Notification of Inland Vessels (Prevention and Containment of Pollution) Amendment Rules 2025
Notification making the Inland Vessels (Prevention and Containment of Pollution) Amendment Rules, 2025, to amend the Inland Vessels (Prevention and Containment of Pollution) Rules, 2022.
Ex Officio Member of the Board of Mumbai Port Authority
Notification regarding the appointment of Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha as an Ex-officio Member of the Board of Mumbai Port Authority.
Ex officio Member of the Board of Mormugao Port Authority
The Central Government appoints Shri Pradeep Kumar Roy as an Ex-officio Member of the Board of Mormugao Port Authority.
Ex officio Member of the Board of Cochin Port Authority
The Central Government appoints Shri Venkatesapathy S. as an Ex-officio Member of the Board of Cochin Port Authority.
Notification for Reconstitution of National Shipping Board
Constitution of the National Shipping Board.
Notification regarding representative of Government of Odisha on the Board of Paradip Port Authority.
Central Government appoints Shri Bidhan Chandra Ray as State Govt. representative on Paradip Port Authority Board, superseding previous notification.
NOTIFICATION FOR MUNDRA PORT FOR IMPORT OF PETROLEUM INTO INDIA
Extends notification for petroleum import at Mundra Port, Gujarat, for the period from 01.01.2025 to 31.12.2027.
Pre publication of draft Inland Vessels (National River Traffic and Navigation System) Rules 2025
Proposes draft rules called the Inland Vessels (National River Traffic and Navigation System) Rules, 2025, under the Inland Vessels Act, 2021 to manage inland waterway traffic.
NOTIFICATION FOR JAIGARH PORT IN MAHARASHTRA
Extends the notification for Jaigarh Port to import petroleum by sea until 30.09.2027.
Representative of State Government on the Board of VPA
Appoints Shri N. Yuvaraj as representative of State Govt. on the Board of Visakhapatnam Port Authority, replacing Shri S. Suresh Kumar.
Pre publication of Inland Vessels (Manning) (First Amendment) Rules 2025
Proposes draft amendments to the Inland Vessels (Manning) Rules, 2022, including new standards for training institutes and inviting public suggestions.
Notification for Interim Exemption from GSR permitting MMDs to undertake Registration Survey and Certification of Fishing Vessels owned by Central Governments
Declares ports of registry and appoints officers as registrars for Central Government-owned fishing vessels operating beyond territorial waters under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958.
Nomination of MP in CACAtoN
Substitutes members in the Central Advisory Committee for Lighthouses under the Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021, effective from January 31, 2025.
Pre publication of Inland Vessels (Survey and Certification) (First Amendment) Rules, 2025
Proposes amendments to the Inland Vessels (Survey and Certification) Rules, 2022, concerning vessel surveys, tonnage calculation, and surveyor qualifications.
Pre publication of Inland Vessels (Design and Construction) (first amendment) Rules 2025
Proposes amendments to the Inland Vessels (Design and Construction) Rules, 2024, concerning design, construction, and safety standards.
Extension of CACAtoN Committee for 6 month
Extends the tenure of the Central Advisory Committee for Aids to Navigation for a period of 6 months from 08.02.2025.
Notification for Guidelines for specialised fishing vessels for fishing operations in the Southern Ocean
Establishes guidelines for specialised fishing vessels chartered by Indian entities to conduct fishing operations in the Southern Ocean.