The Union government of India is gearing up to implement new rules for ships and ports to meet the upcoming International Maritime Organisation (IMO) emission regulations. The regulations will have a significant impact on the design, construction, and operation costs of ships, as well as the structural design of mega ports and shipyards in the country. The rules encompass new fuel standards for ships and a global pricing mechanism for emissions, promoting the use of green fuels such as compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, methanol, ammonia, green hydrogen, and electricity. The aim of the new IMO regulations is to achieve net-zero emissions from international shipping by 2050. These regulations will influence shipowners, ports, training institutes, classification societies, and fuel suppliers. India, which targets producing 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030, stands to benefit from the regulations through the production of green fuels like ammonia and methanol. The country has already taken steps towards greening its maritime sector by developing green hydrogen hubs, initiating alternate fuel programs at ports, and introducing green tug programs. Additionally, guidelines have been issued to reduce carbon emissions at major ports and encourage the infrastructure for green bunkering and compliance verification. However, there are concerns about the distribution of funds collected through penalty levies on non-compliant ships by IMO. To ensure a smooth transition to the 2027 IMO regulations, a collaborative effort involving multiple stakeholders is necessary. This approach will help address fund distribution issues and support the Indian shipping sector in adopting cleaner and more sustainable practices in line with global regulations.