Capt. Kapil Yadav India’s vast coastline stretches over 11,098.81 kilometers, making coastal shipping a vital component of the nation’s maritime landscape. The Coastal Shipping Act, 2025 marks a significant step in modernizing and regulating this sector. This blog unpacks Chapter 1 of the Act, focusing on the key definitions and scope, to help you understand what this means … Read more
Efficient, secure, and transparent crew documentation is the foundation of any thriving maritime industry. On November 20, 2025, the Director General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), India, released a groundbreaking circular that is set to reshape the process for Indian seafarers traveling abroad to join foreign-flag vessels. This new form–1 (RPSL) for seafarers on foreign-flag vessels … Read more
Learn more about the boosting maritime safety in India with new rules for emergency towing tugs (ETVs) for quick & effective emergency response.
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGMA), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, operates a centralized Grievance Redressal – Support Unit (GR–SU) to handle a wide range of seafarer issues. This guide breaks down the official seafarer grievance and crisis management process. Following these protocols is essential to ensure that all complaints are addressed … Read more
The introduction of the Seafarers’ Code of Conduct – Compliance & Enforcement Manual by the Director General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) which will come into force on January 1, 2026, is a major milestone for the country’s maritime industry. This comprehensive guide isn’t just a rulebook but also a commitment to raising the bar for … Read more
The Directorate General of Maritime Administration has digitalized all its key seafarer services through a series of online platforms. This guide will break down the essential DGMA e-governancemodules you’ll need to interact with, based on Chapter 7 of the official Crew Manual. Using the correct DGMA e-governance modules for all crew documentation and recruitment processes … Read more
MS act 2025 for maritime administration – Understand the roles of maritime officers, ship safety, welfare, and port security in India’s shipping system.
Learn the complete rules for registering, transferring, eligibility criteria, and legal compliance requirements for Indian vessels under the MS act 2025.
To pursue a career at sea, Indian seafarers must possess several mandatory documents issued by the Director General of Maritime Administration(DGMA ). This guide breaks down the official seafarer documentation process for obtaining key credentials like the Indian National Database of Seafarers (INDOS) number and theContinuous Discharge Certificate (CDC). Following the correct seafarer documentation process … Read more
On 22 May 2024 MV Yuka D A fatality occurred on board the crane cabin of a bulk carrier while anchored at Paradip, India. There were just two run-of-the-mill seafarers tasked with cleaning inside the cargo crane cabins – a common chore once cargo operations are completed. While cleaning, one of the seafarers fell through … Read more