Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

9 services

Directorate General of Shipping Orders

  • Service Maturity Icon  Informational

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

Port Reception Facilities Report

  • Service Maturity Icon  Informational

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

National Data Centre for Long Range Identification and Tracking of Ships

  • Service Maturity Icon  Informational

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.

Casualty Investigation

  • Service Maturity Icon  Fully Online

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

Port State Control and Flag State inspection

  • Service Maturity Icon  Informational

Annual reports of Port State Control (PSC) and Flag State Inspection (FSI) can be accessed online to assess the improvements in safety and environmental protection performance in Indian shipping sector

Registration of ships

  • Service Maturity Icon  Informational

Various Forms, Office Memorandums, Circulars, Guidelines etc can be accessed online for help with the registration process of ships

Services related to