INDIA Law and Practice Contributed by: Gautam Bhatikar, Deeksha Dev Singh and Isha Patil, Phoenix Legal
• Marine insurance: this is mandatory for all Indian vessels engaged in international trade. The Indian Maritime Insurance Act, 1963 sets out the legal framework for marine insurance in India. • Marine pollution: India has ratified MARPOL, which requires vessels to take measures to prevent and control pollution of the marine environment. The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 and the Water (Prevention and Con - trol of Pollution) Act, 1974 provide the legal framework for preventing and controlling marine pollution in India. • Salvage operations: the Salvage Convention, 1989 governs salvage operations in India and provides a framework for determining the rights and liabilities of salvors and ship- owners. • Maritime security: India has implemented the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, which requires ships and port facilities to take measures to enhance secu - rity and prevent acts of terrorism and piracy.
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