{"id":1395,"date":"2026-07-11T09:05:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T09:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/materials.simplycurrentaffairs.com\/?p=1395"},"modified":"2026-07-17T09:05:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T09:05:41","slug":"bureau-of-port-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/materials.simplycurrentaffairs.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/11\/bureau-of-port-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Bureau of Port Security"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bureau of Port Security<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

About<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • The Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) was established in 2025 <\/strong>as a statutory body<\/strong> under the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Merchant Shipping Act, 2025:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    • Replacing the outdated Merchant Shipping Act, 1958<\/strong>, the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025,<\/strong> ensures comprehensive adoption of India\u2019s obligations<\/strong> under major international conventions, reduces compliance burdens<\/strong> and enhances safety in navigation and life<\/strong> at sea.\u00a0\n
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      • Merchant shipping refers to the transport of goods and passengers by sea for commercial purposes, distinct from military or naval activities.<\/em>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • The Act expands the eligibility criteria for ownership<\/strong> of merchant shipping vessels and provides for investigation and enquiries on marine casualties.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • It empowers the central government <\/strong>to take charge and detain vessels <\/strong>within India or in coastal waters as a vessel without nationality, if such vessel is not legally entitled to fly the flag of a state or has lost such a right.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        • The Bureau will be headed by a Director General<\/strong> and will function under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Mandate<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • The BoPS will be responsible for regulatory and inspection functions relating to the security of ships and port facilities.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • It will ensure the timely analysis, collection, and sharing of security-related information,<\/strong> with a special focus on cyber security.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • The Bureau will also have a dedicated division to safeguard the IT infrastructure of ports against digital threats.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Why was BoPS created?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            • Currently, coastal security responsibilities<\/strong> are shared among multiple agencies <\/strong>such as the Coast Guard, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), State maritime police, and the Navy.\u00a0\u00a0\n
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              • This leads to challenges in coordination and communication,<\/strong> and also leads to possible security gaps<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • The BoPS will be a single statutory body for regulatory oversight and coordination.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • As a statutory body<\/strong>, the BoPS will have the legal authority to enforce compliance with international standards<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Under the BoPS, the Central Industrial Security Force<\/strong> (CISF)<\/strong> is designated as a Recognised Security Organisation<\/strong> to prepare standardised plans, conduct security assessments, and train private agencies across all major and non-major ports.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Why in News?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                • Union Minister Amit Shah reviewed the progress made in the establishment of the Bureau of Port Security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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