Indian National Shipowners Associations

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The Indian National Shipowners' Association (INSA) was incorporated on December 2nd, 1929. At the time of inception INSA was known as "Indian National Steamship Owners' Association". INSA was formed by the representatives of Indian Shipowners to deal with the problems affecting the growth and development of Indian Mercantile Marine. INSA owes its origin to the endeavors of Walchand Hirachand the then Chairman of the Scindia Steam Navigation Company Limited and M. A. Master, General Manager of the company. Walchand Hirachand was President of INSA for 19 consecutive years. At the time of formation of INSA there were seven company members and four individual members, amounting to a total gross registered tonnage of 84,000 tonnes. After independence INSA attained a new importance with the Government of India recognizing it as the representative body of Indian shipowners, and giving it due representation on official and public bodies connected with merchant shipping. Today, INSA has 33 members with a combined gross registered tonnage of 6.2 million tonnes, which represents 89 per cent of the total Indian gross registered tonnage. Recently, Surrendra Overseas Limited has become a member of the association.

Associate with all the activities in order to enhance the interests of Indian shipping companies, members of Association and the national shipping industry. Co-ordinate its activities with other Chambers, Association, Federations, Leagues, Conference etc., in India and abroad. Collect, collate and disseminate statistical and other information, in India and abroad, about shipping and allied industries. Ensure proper conditions of service, for floating and shore personnel of shipping companies and to promote welfare measures for their benefit. Establish and maintain bureaus and information regarding the conditions in similar industries in India and abroad. Organize lectures, meetings, conferences, syllabuses for the advancement and promotion of maritime education. Participate and take necessary action in promoting the interest of national mercantile marine in all its aspects like shipbuilding, ship repairing, port facilities etc. and allied activities. Promote the development of national shipping for its fullest possible participation in the carriage of cargo, passengers, stores etc. in the inland, coastal and overseas trades of India as well as cross trades outside India. Protect the national merchant navy from any encroachment or interference. Publish journals and books. Secure adequate representation for the Association and national shipping & allied industries on public, Government and non-Government bodies, Federations, Conferences & Committees. Support training and research establishments and institutions. Watch and take such action as may be considered advisable or necessary in regard to any contemplated legislation, Central or State that may affect the interests of shipping companies and allied industries. Undertake and provide for the arbitration of all disputes in the shipping industry, both among members and non-members of the Association and in any other fields allied to the shipping industry.