India Issues Guidelines for HKC 2009
The HKC has now met the required criteria for its entry into force and shall come into effect on 26th June 2025. Pursuant to this: For Indian-flagged ships already issued…
Guidelines for the Safe Transfer Using Pilot Ladders,Gangways or Combination Ladder by Indian Maritime Administration
Director General of Shipping of India issued Circular 09/2025 after investigation of the two unfortunate incidents occurred in the recent past at Ulsan Anchorage (South Korea) and Port Said (Egypt)…
India: PSC & FSC Report for 2024
Director General of Shipping, India released its report Port state control and Flag state control inspections for year 2024. India as flag state has been acknowledged for better fleet performance…
Visa Exemption for Indian Seafarers for Joining Vessel at Malta
DG Shipping of India has issued a circular to inform the stakeholders of the recent update communicated by the High Commission of the Republic of Malta concerning visa requirements for…
DGS (India): Revised Approved List of Non IG PNI Club
Director General of Shipping, GOI has revised the list of approved Non IG Club P & I clubs. The approved list is as below In the above list changes noticed…
DGS (India): Online Reporting System for Vessel in Security Sensitive Area
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has issued circular No. 08 of 2024 , introducing crucial updates for vessels operating in maritime Security high-risk areas. A key focus of this…