The Directorate General of Shipping, under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, is proud to share a special message from Shri Shyam Jagannathan, IAS, Director General of Shipping, as India prepares to host the India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 from 27th to 30th October. In his message, DG Sir highlights that India Maritime Week will be among the world’s largest maritime congregations, bringing together over one lakh delegates and representatives from more than 100 nations, led by the Hon’

🌊 Directorate General of Shipping at India Maritime Week 2025 At India Maritime Week 2025, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) showcased India’s maritime excellence and digital transformation through a vibrant and interactive pavilion. The DGS exhibition highlighted key initiatives driving India’s maritime growth — from digital governance, smart shipping, and maritime education to safety, security, and seafarer welfare. The pavilion became a hub of engagement for industry leaders, seafare

Shri Vijay Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, addressed the gathering at the Symposium on “Seafarer’s Recruitment and Welfare” through a video message, outlining his leadership vision for building a safe, secure, and welfare-centric maritime workforce, aligned with India’s national maritime objectives and development priorities. #DGShipping #RPSL #SeafarerRecruitment #SeafarerWelfare #MaritimeVision #MoPSW #MaritimeGovernance #ShippingIndia #SeafarerProtection #Fut

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Happy New Year 2026 🎉 As we step into 2026, the Directorate General of Shipping extends its heartfelt wishes to all seafarers, maritime professionals, stakeholders, and partners. May the New Year bring safe seas, sustainable growth, strengthened maritime governance, and new opportunities for India’s shipping and maritime ecosystem. Together, we look forward to advancing excellence, innovation, and global standards in the maritime sector. Wishing everyone a safe, prosperous, and successful New Y

Attention all seafarers! 📢 DG Shipping has issued an important update regarding the migration of seafarer profiles to the new e-Samudra portal. Here’s what you need to know: No need to update your full profile immediately. At this stage, only ensure that your mobile number and email ID are correct on the existing DG Shipping portal. Automatic Migration: Your profile will be automatically migrated to the e-Samudra portal, ensuring a smooth transition without any extra steps from your side. Updat

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