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,

DG Shipping urges all seafarers and aspiring cadets to verify recruiters before engaging with any placement agency. Always check the recruiter’s RPSL number on the official DG Shipping website under “RPS Agencies → List of Agents Having Licence for Recruitment and Placement Services.” If the agency is not listed as valid, it is not authorised—no RPSL means illegal recruitment. Seafarers must also physically visit the RPSL office and confirm the display of a valid RPSL certificate and registered

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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