Union Cabinet has approved the new Merchant Shipping Bill, 2016 with a view to simplify the law governing the merchant shipping in India. Which of the following is one of the provisions of the new bill?

• A. Incorporates all Geneva-based International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Conventions/Protocols in the Indian laws.
• B. Allows substantially-owned vessels and vessels on Bare Boat-cum-Demise (BBCD) but bars incorporation of Indian flag vessels.
• C. Seafarers held in hostage captivity of pirates will get wages till they are released and reach home back safely.
• D. None of these