Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

9 services

Registration of ships

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The Directorate General of Shipping facilitates the online availability of resources required for ship registration. Users can access various forms, office memorandums, circulars, and detailed guidelines related to the registration process. This service streamlines the legal and procedural aspects of registering ships under the Indian flag, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational transparency.

Annual Report of Port State Control and Flag State inspection

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This service provides access to annual reports on Port State Control (PSC) and Flag State Inspection (FSI) through the Directorate General of Shipping website. These reports offer insights into the Indian maritime sector’s compliance with international safety and environmental standards, helping monitor and enhance the performance and accountability of vessels under both domestic and foreign flags.

Marine Casualty Investigation of Ships

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Casualty Investigation Reports for each year may be accessed online to assess how to prevent future accidents & if any regulations may be changed; maritime laws require such investigations to be conducted by Indian Maritime Administration, the competent authority

National Data Centre for Long Range Identification and Tracking of Ships

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Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) is a global satellite-based system for tracking ships, particularly those engaged in international voyages. It was established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and is mandated by the SOLAS Convention (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea). The system helps authorities monitor ship positions, activities, and identity, enhancing maritime safety and security.

Port Reception Facilities Report

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The availability of reception facility at the ports as assessed by Administration Surveyors is detailed here e.g., oil, sewage, garbage, Categories X, Y, Z Chemicals, quarantine wastes etc

Directorate General of Shipping Orders

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Stakeholders may search for relevant orders or browse all orders since 1995 by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) generic to all, or specific to Branches under wings such as the Nautical, Engineering, Naval Architecture, Administration Wings about various subjects such as licenses, taxes, plans, exams, exemptions, technicals, training, vigilance etc

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Open Government Data Platform of India

Centralized Public Grievance Redress And Monitoring System (CPGRAMS)