DG Shipping to Commemorate 75 Years with ‘Ocean Sentinel 2025’ Conference on Maritime Safety and Security
MUMBAI : Marking a significant milestone in India’s maritime journey, the Directorate General of Shipping, under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, is set to commemorate 75 years of dedicated maritime service with the launch of a landmark conference series titled Ocean Sentinel 2025. The first of this knowledge-sharing trilogy will focus on “Maritime Safety & Security in the 21st Century” and is scheduled to take place on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Fairmont Sahara, Mumbai.
Held under the guiding principle “Jalasya Rakṣā, Janasya Surakṣā” — “Protection of the ocean is protection of the people” — the conference aims to address critical maritime challenges in the face of rising grey-zone conflicts, hybrid threats, climate-linked vulnerabilities, and shifting global maritime dynamics.
Key Highlights of the Conference:
- Annual Casualty Report 2024 to be released
- Launch of the Maritime Security Review 2024
- MoU signing with the International Group of P&I Clubs
Thematic Sessions Will Cover:
- Resilient Oceans: Operational risk management and safety learnings in a rapidly evolving maritime environment
- Collaborative Accountability: Strengthening alignment between legal, insurance, and classification frameworks
- Regional Security and Cooperation: Enhancing coastal and regional intelligence-sharing, with focus on IFC–IOR
- Integrated Maritime Security Architecture: Evaluating India’s response to piracy, asymmetric threats, and non-traditional maritime risks
Distinguished Speakers Include:
- Mr. Nick Shaw, CEO, International Group of P&I Clubs (Chief Guest)
- Shri Shyam Jagannathan, IAS, Director General of Shipping
- Capt. B.K. Tyagi, CMD, Shipping Corporation of India
- Shri Deepak Shetty, IRS, Former DG Shipping
The event will host over 25 prominent speakers and panelists representing the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, INTERTANKO, ISWAN, Maersk, Ambrey, NSCS, and other global and domestic maritime institutions.
With the Ocean Sentinel series, DG Shipping aims to drive policy innovation, strategic collaboration, and international cooperation towards a safer, secure, and sustainable maritime future for India and the Indo-Pacific region.
Registration:
Maritime professionals, defence personnel, policymakers, legal experts, ESG advocates, and global stakeholders are invited to register at: http://tinyurl.com/marsafsec
Confirmed delegates will receive official participation confirmation via email.