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

Message From Directorate General of Shipping, India | National Union of Seafarers of India - NUSI

A landmark moment at India Maritime Week 2025! ⚓ The Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) signed 64 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with key stakeholders across the maritime sector, marking an unprecedented investment commitment of over ₹50,000 crores. The agreements aim to advance vessel acquisition, shipyard development, green shipping, multimodal transport, and maritime skill enhancement — paving the way for a sustainable, innovative, and globally competitive maritime India. Minist