ParliamentPosted at: Dec 16 2016 6:11PM Merchant Shipping Bill, 2016 introduced in LSNew Delhi, Dec16 (UNI) Government today introduced Merchant Shipping Bill, 2016 replacing the 2015 version in the Lok Sabha. The Bill was introduced by Minister of State for Shipping P Radhakrishnan in the House. Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Bill, 2015 was withdrawn by the Government. Merchant Shipping Bill, 2016 has been brought to replace old and redundant provisions of the laws with contemporaneous provisions. The Bill consolidates and amends the laws relating to merchant shipping to ensure compliance with the country's obligation under the International Conventions and maritime treaties to which India is a party and also to ensure the efficient maintenance of Indian mercantile marine in a manner best suited to serve the national interest.Please log in to get detailed story.Tags: #Merchant Shipping Bill# 2016 introduced in LS