Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India
The Directorate General of Shipping, India deals with
implementation of shipping policy and legislation so as to
ensure the safety of life and ships at sea, prevention of
marine pollution, promotion of maritime education and
training in co-ordination with the International Maritime
Organization, regulation of employment and welfare of
seamen, development of coastal shipping, augmentation of
shipping tonnage, examination and certification of Merchant
Navy Officers, Supervision and Control of the allied offices
under its administrative jurisdiction.