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3 Indians Among Crew On Board Russian Oil Tanker Seized By US
Three Indians are among the crew on board the Russian oil tanker seized by the US, local media reported even as Moscow on Thursday asked Washington to comply with international laws on freedom of maritime navigation.
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Law Violation, Treat Russian Crew Fairly: Moscow On US Tanker Seizure
Russia said on Wednesday that the US seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic was a violation of maritime law, and a senior lawmaker described it as "outright piracy".
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Opinion | India's New Maritime Laws Deliver Ease Of Business Only For A Few
The legislative trifecta - the Indian Ports Act, 2025; the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025; and the Coastal Shipping Act, 2025 - was passed in a session marred by disruption, without meaningful debate or scrutiny.
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Lok Sabha Passes Merchant Shipping Amendment Bill Amid Opposition Uproar
In a stormy session of the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, the House passed the Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Bill, 2024, through a voice vote.
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UN Warns Of Decisive Action Against Maritime Piracy "Before It's Too Late"
They urge cooperation to protect oceans and seas, emphasizing the critical role of shipping in global welfare and economy.
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China In Mind, S Jaishankar Brings Up Maritime Laws, Debt At Indian Ocean Meet
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday called for shoring up engagement among countries of Indian Ocean region to confront challenges like safeguarding sovereignty, dealing with cases of disregard to maritime laws and flouting of pacts.
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US Coast Guard Seeks To Expand Role To Search, Board Vessels In Pacific
The United States Coast Guard is in talks with Pacific Island countries to expand its maritime law enforcement role by allowing U.S. officers to board and search vessels suspected of illegal activity within their economic zones.
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Quad Foreign Ministers Meet In Delhi, Review Maritime Security
The foreign ministers of Quad countries on Friday reaffirmed the grouping's commitment for a free and open Indo-Pacific, and said it strongly supports the principles of rule of law, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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Will Not Accept "Blackmail" Over Migrants, France Warns Britain
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said Thursday that France would not accept Britain violating international maritime law or "financial blackmail" as London steps up efforts to prevent migrants crossing the Channel.
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Ships Entering Indian Waters Subjected To Environmental Laws: Green Court
There is lack of effective monitoring of air pollution caused by ships entering Indian Maritime Zone, the National Green Tribunal has observed and said that vessels entering Indian waters are subject to environmental laws.
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3 Indians Among Crew On Board Russian Oil Tanker Seized By US
Three Indians are among the crew on board the Russian oil tanker seized by the US, local media reported even as Moscow on Thursday asked Washington to comply with international laws on freedom of maritime navigation.
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Law Violation, Treat Russian Crew Fairly: Moscow On US Tanker Seizure
Russia said on Wednesday that the US seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic was a violation of maritime law, and a senior lawmaker described it as "outright piracy".
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Opinion | India's New Maritime Laws Deliver Ease Of Business Only For A Few
The legislative trifecta - the Indian Ports Act, 2025; the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025; and the Coastal Shipping Act, 2025 - was passed in a session marred by disruption, without meaningful debate or scrutiny.
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Lok Sabha Passes Merchant Shipping Amendment Bill Amid Opposition Uproar
In a stormy session of the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, the House passed the Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Bill, 2024, through a voice vote.
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UN Warns Of Decisive Action Against Maritime Piracy "Before It's Too Late"
They urge cooperation to protect oceans and seas, emphasizing the critical role of shipping in global welfare and economy.
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China In Mind, S Jaishankar Brings Up Maritime Laws, Debt At Indian Ocean Meet
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday called for shoring up engagement among countries of Indian Ocean region to confront challenges like safeguarding sovereignty, dealing with cases of disregard to maritime laws and flouting of pacts.
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US Coast Guard Seeks To Expand Role To Search, Board Vessels In Pacific
The United States Coast Guard is in talks with Pacific Island countries to expand its maritime law enforcement role by allowing U.S. officers to board and search vessels suspected of illegal activity within their economic zones.
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Quad Foreign Ministers Meet In Delhi, Review Maritime Security
The foreign ministers of Quad countries on Friday reaffirmed the grouping's commitment for a free and open Indo-Pacific, and said it strongly supports the principles of rule of law, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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Will Not Accept "Blackmail" Over Migrants, France Warns Britain
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said Thursday that France would not accept Britain violating international maritime law or "financial blackmail" as London steps up efforts to prevent migrants crossing the Channel.
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Ships Entering Indian Waters Subjected To Environmental Laws: Green Court
There is lack of effective monitoring of air pollution caused by ships entering Indian Maritime Zone, the National Green Tribunal has observed and said that vessels entering Indian waters are subject to environmental laws.
