The Indian Maritime University Act, 2008 (Act No. 22 of 2008). Country/Territory India Document type Legislation Date 2008 (2015) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to establish and incorporate a teaching and affiliating University at the national level to facilitate and promote maritime studies and research and to achieve excellence in areas of marine science and technology, marine environment and other related fields, and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject Sea Keyword Capacity building Data collection/reporting Dispute settlement Education Financing Gender Governance Inspection Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Monitoring Research Royalties/fees Special fund Standards Transport/storage Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes 14th November, 2008, vide Notification No. S.O. 2660(E), dated 14th November, 2008. Abstract This Act establishes the Indian Maritime University (University) with objects that include facilitation and promotion of maritime studies, training, research and extension work with focus on emerging areas like oceanography, maritime history, maritime laws, maritime security, search and rescue, transportation of dangerous cargo, environmental studies and other related fields. Section 5 provides for the powers of the University which include establishing centres of research, training and specialised studies, conducting workshops, collaborations etc. The Act provides for appointment of officers such as Chancellor, Deans, Registrars and other officers. The authorities include executive and academic council, planning board, finance committee etc. Any dispute between University and an employee shall be referred to Arbitration. The Act requires preparation of University’s annual report and annual accounts and balance sheet under the directions of executive council. It also provides for powers to make statutes, ordinances and regulations. Full text English Website www.indiacode.nic.in