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 DGS Order No. 08 of 2026, releasing an extensive list of … Read more
Explaining India’s maritime law on pollution prevention from vessels. Learn about ship responsibilities, government powers & international standards.
Understand MS Act 2025 covering mandatory audits, surveys & certifications for vessels, companies and ports, along with the rule making powers of central government.
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
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
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 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
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
Understand the Foreign Flag Vessel Age Limit in India under DGS 01/2026, including entry conditions, vessel categories, and compliance requirements.
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