On the occasion of National Women’s Day 2026, the Directorate General of Shipping extends heartfelt wishes to all the incredible women who contribute to the strength, resilience, and progress of our maritime nation. Today, we celebrate the leadership, dedication, and achievements of women across the maritime sector — from seafarers and administrators to policymakers and industry leaders. Your commitment continues to steer the industry toward greater inclusivity, safety, and excellence. Let us re

Day 1 of Maritime INDIA @ Net Zero – National Green Shipping Policy (NGSP): Multi-Ministerial Action Plan and Governance Workshop was held on 14 January 2026 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi (Hybrid Mode), with focused deliberations on translating NGSP’s vision into an actionable roadmap through coordinated multi-stakeholder engagement. Session 1: Overview of NGSP was moderated by Cmde Debesh Lahiri, Advisor, NCoEGPS, and commenced with an overview presentation on NGSP by Ms Ayushi Srivastava,

Day 2 of Maritime INDIA @ Net Zero – National Green Shipping Policy (NGSP): Multi-Ministerial Action Plan and Governance Workshop was held on 15 January 2026 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi (Hybrid Mode), with deliberations focused on strengthening implementation readiness across ports, ships, finance, capacity building and global alignment to accelerate India’s green shipping transition. Session 4: Green Ports & Port-led Decarbonisation commenced with a presentation by Mr Imon Kalyan Barua,

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The Directorate General of Shipping, under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, is proud to share a special message from Shri Shyam Jagannathan, IAS, Director General of Shipping, as India prepares to host the India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 from 27th to 30th October. In his message, DG Sir highlights that India Maritime Week will be among the world’s largest maritime congregations, bringing together over one lakh delegates and representatives from more than 100 nations, led by the Hon’

Directorate General of Shipping celebrates 150 Years of Vande Mataram Diwas Honouring 150 glorious years of Vande Mataram, the Directorate General of Shipping joined the nationwide celebration with heartfelt patriotism and unity. Under the theme “The Spirit of Mother India — DG Shipping Sings”, officers and staff came together to sing the iconic anthem that has inspired generations and symbolized India’s freedom, pride, and unwavering spirit. The event reflected the Directorate’s deep respect fo