India

Source: Tuli & Co. - In order to address the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic in India, the government has issued various notifications, including a nationwide closure of all public and private establishments (except for essential service providers), which have had a direct impact on the normal functioning of entities, including those in the insurance sector.

Action taken against two operations accused of abandoning Indian seafarers.

The Bill consolidates and amends the laws relating to the Admiralty Jurisdiction of Courts, legal proceedings in connection with vessels, their arrest, detention, sale and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Indian shipping firms are hoping for the government to pass legislation that would allow them to own and operate foreign-flagged vessels.

The Maritime Executive reports:

India has updated its cabotage regulations in the interests of promoting domestic shipbuilding.

TradeWinds reports:

Indian based Varun Shipping has transferred five anchor-handling vessels from the national registry to the Cyprus flag.

TradeWinds reports:

Varun's move pays off