New Delhi, July 31 -- Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will move 'The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024' to update and unify existing law to align with international maritime treaties.

According to the list of business in the Lok Sabha, the bill will be moved for passage.

The legislation will consolidate and amend the law relating to merchant shipping to ensure compliance with India's obligations under the maritime treaties and international instruments to which India is a party and also to ensure the development of Indian shipping and efficient maintenance of Indian mercantile marine in a manner best suited to serve the national interest.

The Lower House will also take up the 'The Readjustment of Represen...