Shipping
Age Restriction on Ships- Norms, Purpose & Criticisms
This year, the D G Shipping issued a notification to introduce age restriction norms for ships of different categories. While the norms are being prom…
Infrastructure sector in India
Recently, the Government of India announced the launching of a Rs 100 lakh crore Gati Shakti master plan. It is believed to be the third major step af…
Suez Canal – Significance, Challenges and Way Ahead
On 23rd March this year, a large container vessel ran aground and blocked Suez Canal, leading to the maritime shipping traffic coming to a …
Major Ports Authorities Bill, 2020: salient features, issues, advantages
The Major Ports Authorities Bill, 2020 which was introduced in the Lok Sabha in March 2020 is the next in line reform measure in an attempt to moderni…
Coastal Economic Zone (CEZ)
Coastal Economic Zone (CEZ) refers to designated coastal areas with special economic regulations such as tax incentives and lower tariffs to make it f…