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
DG Shipping uncovers crew certificate fraud, bans hiring of Honduras certificate holders on ships
MUMBAI : Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has restricted ship owners from employing Indian Seafarers holding certificate of competency (CoC) issued by Central American countries such as Honduras and Belize after uncovering fraud in
Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates Mercantile Marine Department (MMD), Visakhapatnam
VISAKHAPATNAM : A key milestone in advancing maritime administration and service to stakeholders on the eastern seacoast of the country. The newly constructed office of the Mercantile Marine Department (MMD), Visakhapatnam was inaugurated on
India’s DG Shipping achieves full STCW compliance in independent 2024 evaluation
MUMBAI : The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), India, has successfully passed an independent evaluation in 2024, affirming its full compliance with the STCW Convention for Seafarer Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping, as mandated by