From the age of sail till the modern era, humankind has consistently explored the sea to ensure their better livelihood. In the contemporary context, as land resources are depleting at an unprecedented rate, Ocean-borne activities have flourished immensely. The United Nations has taken this into cognizance and highlighted these issues in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Goal no 14 (Conserve and sustainably use the Oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development).