India Defers Salvage Precontracting Rules To 2027

October 20, 2026

West P&I

India has deferred new salvage and spill response precontracting requirements for non-Indian vessels entering its coastal waters until 1 April 2027, giving shipowners and operators additional time to prepare.

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