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National Shipping Board Notification No. S.O. 1935(E) dated 30.04.2025
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers, shipping companies, and relevant authorities
Effective Date:
30th April, 2025
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. National Shipping Board Composition
The National Shipping Board (NSB) has been constituted with 16 members, including representatives from various maritime organizations, shipping associations, and government departments.
- Chairperson: Shri Sameer Kumar Khare, Retired IAS
- Members: List of 15 members from various organizations
2. Board's Duration and Function
The NSB has been constituted for a period of two years from the date of publication in the official Gazette of India.
- Duration: Two years
- Function: The NSB will function as per the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, and the National Shipping Board Rules, 1960.
II/4 National Shipping Board Rules, 1960
Important Note
Seafarers and companies are advised to familiarize themselves with the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, and the National Shipping Board Rules, 1960, to ensure compliance with the new composition of the National Shipping Board.
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