Pollution prevention rules, MS Act 2025
Explaining India’s maritime law on pollution prevention from vessels. Learn about ship responsibilities, government powers & international standards.
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Surveys & certification rules, MS Act 2025
Understand MS Act 2025 covering mandatory audits, surveys & certifications for vessels, companies and ports, along with the rule making powers of central government.
DGMA Order No. 02 of 2026 for Satellite Phones and Satellite Communication
If you are a ship owner or ship operator, or you work on a ship in any capacity, you must know about this. DGMA has come out with a new order called DGMA Order No. 02 of 2026, and it was issued on 11th March 2026. This order is about satellite phones and satellite communication … Read more
DGMA Circular 12 of 2026: Passenger Ship Training for Indian Seafarers
What Is DGMA Circular 12 of 2026? If you are working on a passenger ship, then DGMA Circular 12 of 2026 is something you really need to know about. The Directorate General of Maritime Administration issued this circular on 9th March 2026, and it is also referred to as DGMA STCW Circular 02 of 2026. … Read more
DGMA Circular 13 of 2026: Polar Waters Training for Indian Seafarers
What Is DGMA Circular 13 of 2026? If you are a deck officer and your ship sails through polar waters, then DGMA Circular 13 of 2026 is something you really need to know about. Now as we all know, the IMO keeps updating rules for seafarers from time to time. Back in 2016, the IMO … Read more
International Job Opportunities for Indians in 2026
International Job Opportunities for Indians in 2026 are expanding rapidly as countries across the world face labor shortages and increasing demand for skilled professionals. Indian workers are highly valued globally for their expertise in fields such as information technology, healthcare, engineering, hospitality, and construction. With globalization and digital recruitment platforms, more Indian professionals are exploring … Read more
Step-by-Step Guide to Filing FE Rationalization EC Applications Under the Standard Operating Procedure
Imagine a recruiting agent trying to send workers abroad for employment, but the Emigration Clearance (EC) application keeps getting rejected due to documentation errors. This situation became increasingly common on the eMigrate system, where many Foreign Employer (FE) Rationalization EC applications were delayed because of incomplete or inconsistent documents submitted by recruiting agents. To solve … Read more
Foreign Flag Vessel Age Limits in India – DGMA 01/2026 Rules
Understand the Foreign Flag Vessel Age Limit in India under DGS 01/2026, including entry conditions, vessel categories, and compliance requirements.
Indian Seafarers Employment Trends (2010–2025)
India has long been one of the world’s largest suppliers of maritime manpower. To understand how this workforce has evolved over time, the Director General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) issued Circular 06 of 2026, presenting official statistics on the engagement of Indian seafarers on Indian-flag and foreign-flag merchant ships from 2010 to 2025. This blog … Read more
How Vessel Age Impacts Safety, Pollution Control, and Insurance Risk?
Vessel age plays a key role in deciding safety levels, pollution control efforts, and insurance risks for ships operating under the Indian flag or needing licenses. According to DGMA Order No. 01 of 2026, strict age norms ensure quality tonnage, reducing accidents and emissions while keeping insurance costs in check. This order from the Director … Read more