Indian lead

Zelim is calling on international regulators and flag states to follow India's lead on enhancing maritime safety and security, following the country's introduction of new rules requiring the use of CCTV on domestic and international ships calling at Indian ports. Zelim believes the integration of AI-powered monitoring technologies alongside these measures is critical to improve incident response, support search and rescue operations, deter criminal activities and provide evidence for investigations into incidents such as man-overboard situations. It said the move represents a critical step forward in tackling growing challenges around ship and crew safety and believes other IMO member states should consider adopting similar mandatory requirements.