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

The Directorate General of Shipping had the privilege of interviewing Shri Deepak Shetty, I.R.S. (Retd.), Former Secretary to the Government of India and Director General of Shipping. In a thought-provoking conversation, Shri. Shetty shared his visionary insights on India’s maritime roadmap for 2030, highlighting the transformative shifts that could redefine India’s position on the global maritime stage. He also emphasized that seafarer welfare must remain at the heart of maritime growth — calli

🌊 Directorate General of Shipping | Empowering Seafarers, Strengthening Maritime India From the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) — a warm welcome to India Maritime Week 2025! As shared by Capt. Nitin Mukesh, Deputy Director General, this global maritime congregation reflects India’s commitment to the welfare, empowerment, and holistic development of our seafarers. Under the leadership of the DGS, key initiatives like Sagar Mein Yog promote physical and mental wellbeing, while Sagar Mein Sa

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

Hon’ble Union Minister, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, welcoming esteemed dignitaries and outlining the roadmap for a self-reliant and globally connected Maritime India. The Minister highlighted the focus on green shipping, Atmanirbhar shipbuilding, and the development of sustainable trade corridors, reaffirming India’s commitment to advancing its maritime capabilities in line with the nation’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and global maritime leadership. Indi