India’s Maritime future takes centre stage at INMEX SMM India 2025
MUMBAI : The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) marked a strong presence at the INMEX SMM India 2025, held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. Shri Shyam Jagannathan, Director General of Shipping, delivered the
Maersk levy heavy charges for mis-declaring goods inside containers
COPENHAGEN : Mis-declaring weight of cargo in a container will now attract charges of $5,000 from the Danish shipping major Maersk. The charges will be $15,000 for dangerous goods mis-declaration violation. Weight mis-declaration is
“Wings and Waves: Decarbonizing Aviation & Marine” Conference
NEW DELHI : The global conference “Wings and Waves: Decarbonizing Aviation & Marine” was held on 2nd September 2025 at the India Habitat Centre, here, bringing together leaders, experts, and policymakers to deliberate on
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
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
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
Indian Seafarers sound alarm over DGS Circular 31 of 2025; Union urges immediate revocation
MUMBAI : In a strong appeal to the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), the All India Seafarer & General Worker Union has raised serious concerns over the impact of DGS Circular 31 of 2025