DG Shipping Clarifies: No Ban on Foreign Seafarers’ Certificates; 30-Day Window for Verification
MUMBAI: The Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) has issued a clarification dispelling rumours about a purported ban on foreign Certificates of Competency (CoCs). The maritime regulator confirmed that genuine seafarers holding valid certifications
DG Shipping (SWFS) hosts Symposium on Seafarers’ Recruitment & Welfare today
MUMBAI: The Directorate General of Shipping (SWFS) is organizing a Symposium on Seafarers’ Recruitment & Welfare at the CIDCO Convention Centre, Vashi, bringing together eminent maritime leaders, industry experts, and policymakers to deliberate on
India firms up defence against marine disasters, plans framework for salvage operations
MUMBAI : Domestic and foreign ships sailing in Indian waters may soon need to have a prior agreement with empanelled salvage companies. This is one of steps proposed by the Directorate General of Shipping
Sarbananda Sonowal unveils digital transformation initiatives at IT Conclave, 2025
MUMBAI : The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways hosted the “IT Conclave 2025 – Leveraging Technology in Maritime” marking a major step toward modernising India’s maritime
Strong gains in seafarer happiness levels, but serious safety concerns emerge
LONDON : The Q2 2025 Seafarers Happiness Index, published by The Mission to Seafarers, reveals an encouraging uplift in seafarer wellbeing, with the average happiness score rising to 7.54/10, up from 6.98 in Q1.
DG Shipping tightens oversight on Foreign Certificates of Competency held by Indian Seafarers
MUMBAI : In a decisive move to safeguard the integrity and credibility of maritime training and certification in India, the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways,
High Court halts DG Shipping Circular: Major win for GSUI and Indian Seafarers
MUMBAI : In a decisive legal development, the Bombay High Court has granted interim relief to Indian Seafarers by staying the implementation of Directorate General of Shipping’s Circular No. 31 of 2025. The ruling
On-going Analysis of High Consequence Hazards in Cargo Handling Pinpoints Risks of Worker Fatalities : ICHCA
LONDON : In a unique analysis of near 500 incidents involving shore workers over the last twenty-five years, the ICHCA Severe Risks Dashboard details important findings that all in the industry need to be