DG Shipping hails Indian Maritime Startup, Navguide Solutions
MUMBAI : Directorate General of Shipping proudly highlights the remarkable work of Navguide Solutions, a pioneering Indian maritime startup that is transforming the way seafarers learn, grow, and thrive at sea. Rooted in empathy and driven by innovation, Navguide Solutions is redefining maritime competency development through practical, tech-enabled, and seafarer-centric solutions. From their flagship ClassNK-approved Guide2Inspections.
App to immersive micro learning videos and gamified mentorship models, Navguide empowers thousands of seafarers worldwide to build real, job-ready skills—confidently, independently, and in sync with evolving global benchmarks like SIRE 2.0 and Rightship. Their tools—developed in India, presented at the IMO, and now used across continents—are addressing the critical gap in structured onboard learning, restoring dignity and structure to skill development at sea. Over the past four years, Navguide Solutions has received global recognition for their contributions:
- ClassNK approval under training and certification systems
- Acknowledged by ITF, presented twice at IMO HTW sessions (2024 & 2025)
- Endorsed by INTERTANKO for their impact on SIRE 2.0 readiness
- Adopted by major shipping firms including Kuwait Oil Tanker Company, Mitsui OSK Lines, and others
- Partnered with leading training bodies such as Mintra, Seably, ISF, Ocean Technologies Group, and more
- Backed by a prestigious Global Advisory Board of industry leaders
- Acknowledged by NorthStandard P&I Club for helping reduce detentions and claims (Read more)
- Finalists at The Captain’s Table, Hong Kong
International Stage Presence: Navguide has shared its insights and processes at global forums including BIMCO, INTERTANKO Vetting Forum, CMMI, Safety4Sea, EZAME, FOSMA, Maritime Trainers Guild, HK Shipowners’ Association, and more. Their thought leadership is regularly featured in the Nautical Institute’s Seaways Magazine (on SIRE 2.0) and Sailor Today (on Rightship Inspections).
Founder Capt. Debashis Basu has been recognized with:
- CMMI Founders’ Innovation Award 2025
- Maritime Personality of the Week by Lloyd’s Maritime Institute (April 2025)
Navguide Solutions is not just an Indian success story—it’s a global movement towards smarter, kinder, and more effective maritime training. A true testament to India’s growing leadership in maritime innovation.
