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List of Bills & Their Purpose
a) To promote inland waterways only
b) To modernize colonial-era maritime laws and strengthen India’s blue economy
c) To regulate only foreign cargo movement
d) To increase import duties on maritime trade
Answer: b) The bills are designed to replace outdated colonial laws, align with global standards, and revive India’s coastal and maritime trade, strengthening the blue economy.
- Bills of Lading Bill, 2025 Simplifies legal documentation to reduce disputes and improve ease of doing business.
- Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025 Replaces the 1925 Act; adopts Hague-Visby Rules to reduce litigation and align with global standards.
- Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025 Aims to revive India’s 6% modal share in coastal shipping, saving ₹10,000 crore annually in logistics costs.
- Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025 Overhauls the 1958 law; enables faster wreck removal, enhances safety, and supports IMO conventions.
- Indian Ports Bill, 2025 Replaces the 1908 Act; establishes the Maritime State Development Council, empowers state maritime boards, and streamlines dispute resolution.
Question:
Q.1 Parliament passed five key maritime bills on August 22, 2025. What is the main objective of these bills?a) To promote inland waterways only
b) To modernize colonial-era maritime laws and strengthen India’s blue economy
c) To regulate only foreign cargo movement
d) To increase import duties on maritime trade
Answer: b) The bills are designed to replace outdated colonial laws, align with global standards, and revive India’s coastal and maritime trade, strengthening the blue economy.
