Check out the updated 2026 CDC eligibility criteria and new DGMA rules. Find approved pathways, age limits, and guidelines starting August 1 What are the reasons behind the CDC Eligibility Criteria 2026? CDC Eligibility Criteria 2026 is one of the most structural and revolutionary changes coming in India’s marine history. Developed by the Director General … Read more
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
An easy breakdown of India’s STCW certification statistics for 2025, covering officer licenses, safety training, maritime trends and its impact on you.
A simplified explanation of the MS, Act 2025 covering vessel safety and security, seaworthiness, certification, reporting, & international compliance.
Maritime operations inside port waters are often considered routine. However, recent incidents like tug and crane accidents have proven that even short-duration assistance operations, if poorly planned, can quickly turn into serious marine accidents. One such case is the capsizing of a tug during clearance of a fouled anchor cable in port waters, which offers … Read more
The DGMA Star System assesses the compliance of seafarers through the awarding of positive stars for outstanding performance in safety standards, skills, and professionalism, and the deduction of stars for non-compliance with the Seafarers’ Code of Conduct under the guidelines within the Compliance Enforcement Manual. This was introduced through DGMA Order No. 10 of 2025 … Read more
Breakdown of the Merchant Shipping Act, rules inspections onboard, fining, wages resolutions, legal definitions, desertions and discipline.
India’s maritime ecosystem supports critical sectors such as trade, offshore energy, logistics, and national security. To maintain regulatory oversight when Indian interests charter foreign vessels, the Coastal Shipping Act, 2025 establishes a structured licensing and compliance framework for vessels operating beyond domestic coastal trade. This framework ensures that international maritime operations connected to India remain … Read more
Understanding MS act 2025, covering matters such as seafarer welfare, safety, wages, medical care, dispute resolution, and shipowner obligations.
A simple breakdown of seafarer rights and rules, recruitment criteria, welfare standards, wages and key worker protections under the MS Act, 2025
