Haresh Sadhwani 
Minimum safe manning requirements for harbour operations come from Annexure D of DGMA Circular No. 54 of 2025, and they set the lightest crew scale of any annexure in the circular. A vessel under 200 GT needs just 3 nautical crew, the smallest complement in the whole document. A vessel of 10,000 GT or above … Read more
Minimum safe manning requirements for Indian coast vessels come from Annexure C of DGMA Circular No. 54 of 2025, and they cover ships trading along India’s coastline, including the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep. A vessel under 200 GT needs just 4 nautical crew. A vessel at 6000 GT or above needs 8, with … Read more
The minimum safe manning scale for near coastal voyages sets the nautical crew every Indian ship must carry under DGMA Circular No. 54 of 2025, Annexure B. A vessel under 200 GT needs a Master NCV or Mate NCV, one NWKO, and a small ratings team. A ship at 6000 GT or above needs a … Read more
Minimum safe manning requirements for Indian flag vessels are set out in DGMA Circular No. 54 of 2025, which fixes the exact number and rank of crew every Indian ship must carry, from a small harbour craft to a large tanker on international trade. The scale changes with vessel size, area of operation, and cargo … Read more
The minimum safe manning scale for international voyages sets the nautical crew every Indian ship must carry under DGMA Circular No. 54 of 2025, Annexure A. A vessel under 200 GT needs a master, one deck officer, and four ratings. A ship above 3000 GT needs up to 11 nautical crew, plus separate engine room … Read more
If you passed Class 10th and want to join the Merchant Navy without spending 3 or 4 years on a degree, the GP Rating Course is your fastest 6-month ticket to a life at sea. This guide gives you the straight facts before you apply—covering entry requirements, realistic course fees (₹1.5L to ₹2.5L), starting salaries … Read more
Before enrolling in any program, it is essential to understand everything about the Merchant Navy DNS Course. What is Merchant Navy DNS Course? The Merchant Navy DNS Course is one of the most popular pathways for students who want to become Deck Officers on merchant ships. Commonly referred to as the Merchant Navy DNS Course, … Read more
If you are a ship owner, a shipping agent, a CHA, or someone getting into ship-breaking or coastal trade in India, then this one is for you. There is a very common misconception in the shipping industry that if a vessel is exempt from import duty, then no paperwork is needed. That is completely wrong. … Read more
Learn the eligibility, training, and progression pathways for the Electro-Technical Rating CoP under DGMA Circular 25 of 2026 issued by DGMA.
The maritime industry has long been the backbone of global trade, but behind the movement of goods lies a persistent and troubling issue, seafarer abandonment. In 2026, the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), India, took a significant step to address this problem through DGMA Order No. 08 of 2026, releasing an extensive list of … Read more
