Seafarers Welfare Board Rules 2026: Welfare Fees, Fund Contributions & Maritime Compliance

Merchant Shipping (Seafarers Welfare Board and Levy of Fees) Rules, 2026: Key Compliance Updates

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways established the Merchant Shipping (Seafarers Welfare Board and Levy of Fees) Rules, 2026. These regulations reinforce the shipowners' compliance obligations and provide an organized framework for the welfare of seafarers employed on Indian vessels.

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Merchant Shipping (Seafarers Welfare Board and Levy of Fees) Rules, 2026: Key Compliance Updates

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