DGMA Order No. 08 of 2025: Crackdown on Foreign Maritime Training in India

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Introduction India’s maritime regulatory authority, the Director General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), has issued Order No. 08 of 2025 to prohibit any foreign government, maritime administration, or institution from conducting STCW training in India without prior approval. This decisive move aims to safeguard Indian seafarers from unregulated training and reinforce the authority of Indian maritime … Read more