International ship classification society, Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) has played an integral role in the drafting of the Inland Vessels Bill which was recently passed by the Parliament. The Inland Vessels Act 2021 repeals the earlier Inland Vessels Act 1917 which needed major revisions to remove several archaic and redundant provisions and be in sync with the current times.
The legislation is designed to promote economical and safe transportation and trade through India’s inland...
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