The Directorate General of Shipping had the honour of a thoughtful address by Master Musheer Chaudhary, son of Shri Ash Mohomad, Deputy Director General of Shipping. His speech reflected deep insight, commitment to maritime governance, and a clear vision for strengthening India’s shipping and maritime ecosystem, inspiring officers and stakeholders alike. #DGShipping #DGSIndia #MaritimeIndia #ShippingSector #Leadership #MaritimeGovernance #NationBuilding #PublicService | Directorate General of Sh

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On the occasion of National Women’s Day 2026, the Directorate General of Shipping extends heartfelt wishes to all the incredible women who contribute to the strength, resilience, and progress of our maritime nation. Today, we celebrate the leadership, dedication, and achievements of women across the maritime sector — from seafarers and administrators to policymakers and industry leaders. Your commitment continues to steer the industry toward greater inclusivity, safety, and excellence. Let us re

The Director General of Shipping, Shri Shyam Jagannathan, spoke about the significance of the MILAP ITF Seafarers Expo 2026 as a vital platform for collaboration within the global maritime community. He emphasized that forums like ITF MILAP bring all stakeholders together on a single platform, enabling meaningful dialogue and collective action in support of seafarers. Highlighting the event’s importance, he noted that such initiatives strongly align with India’s Maritime Vision (MIV) of increasi

Day 1 of Maritime INDIA @ Net Zero – National Green Shipping Policy (NGSP): Multi-Ministerial Action Plan and Governance Workshop was held on 14 January 2026 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi (Hybrid Mode), with focused deliberations on translating NGSP’s vision into an actionable roadmap through coordinated multi-stakeholder engagement. Session 1: Overview of NGSP was moderated by Cmde Debesh Lahiri, Advisor, NCoEGPS, and commenced with an overview presentation on NGSP by Ms Ayushi Srivastava,

DG Shipping urges all seafarers and aspiring cadets to verify recruiters before engaging with any placement agency. Always check the recruiter’s RPSL number on the official DG Shipping website under “RPS Agencies → List of Agents Having Licence for Recruitment and Placement Services.” If the agency is not listed as valid, it is not authorised—no RPSL means illegal recruitment. Seafarers must also physically visit the RPSL office and confirm the display of a valid RPSL certificate and registered