National Shipping Board
On 11th March 2026, the Union government held a high-level interaction with the National Shipping Board (NSB) to address emerging challenges in India’s shipping sector and review measures to strengthen maritime capacity amid evolving global geopolitical and trade dynamics.
- NSB is a statutory body under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
- It was established in 1959 under Section 4 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958.
- The NSB advises the government on policy matters related to:
- Merchant shipping
- Port development
- Maritime safety
- Maritime education and training.
- It supports the growth and modernization of the Indian shipping industry by suggesting reforms ....
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