Based on the recommendations of the department related Parliamentary Standing Committee, along with the ratification of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 of the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Union Cabinet on November 5, 2014 approved the proposal of the Ministry of Shipping for introducing official amendments to the Merchant Shipping (Second Amendment) Bill, 2013.

Pursuant to the amendments, India will be able to ensure that all foreign flag vessels entering Indian territorial waters or maritime areas over which India has jurisdiction are subject to an inspection under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006.

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