The Directorate General of Shipping, Govt. of India,under MoPSW, provides online module for registering ships & mortgages thereby avoiding physical presence of the people at the Mercantile Maritime Department.
>Log in to dgshipping.com
>Click on eSamudra
>Fill out the online form & submit
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Today, Vizag International Cruise Terminal in Visakhapatnam Port Authority under MoPSW Welcomed the maiden arrival of luxury cruise ship, THE WORLD, to its docks. The ship brings with it an exciting influx of global tourists, eager to explore rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of India.

#WorldDayforSafety2024 and Health at Work promotes the prevention of occupational accidents & diseases globally. Employers should ensure working environment is safe & healthy, as workers should be responsible to work safely, to protect themselves & not to endanger others. International Labour Organization

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Improvement of Kakinada Port Facilities has been completed by MoPSW under it's Sagarmala program, including Construction of Wharves, Loading points, Strengthening existing roads, repairing existing Groynes & revetments, dredging of commercial canal & approach channel.

India is a party to many International Conventions in maritime law for safe operation of ships, welfare of seafarers, International Convention on Control of Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships and Hong Kong International Convention for Safe & Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships.

A steady growth in India's ports reflect positive strides in the country's trade & logistics sector. Handling over 1,540.45 million metric tonnes of cargo in 2023-24 underscores the significance of India's maritime infrastructure in facilitating trade & economic growth
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MoPSW is unwavering in its commitment to end plastics for the sake of human and planetary health. #EarthDay2024 theme, Planet vs. Plastics, calls to advocate for widespread awareness on the health risk of plastics & to rapidly phase out all single use plastics. Plastic Pollutes

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To promote shipbuilding industry in India & Make in India policy, MoPSW has brought in Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy (SBFAP) scheme for Indian shipyards to procure orders from domestic market & to be competitive in international market for securing global orders.

'Discover and experience diversity' is the theme of #WorldHeritageDay2024 . We take this opportunity to share a glimpse of India's rich Maritime history starting from Vedic period to World's 1st dry dock at Lothal, to Golden Age!
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Spread across approximately 84,000 sq.m, the development of Buffer Parking Yard inside Chennai Port Authority with 100% Financial assistance by MoPSW under the Sagarmala scheme can absorb 800-900 trailers inside & outside the port. Will help ease in port access and EXIM formalities.

Inland Waterways has a minimal operating cost, making it the cheapest mode of travel across large distances. MoPSW has initiated various Regulatory reforms to formalize the sector, improve regulations, compliance & enhance quality of Waterways for more cargo & passengers.

Goa offered a strategic vantage point for the Portuguese to expand their influence in the Indian Ocean this led to the commissioning of Mormugao Port in 1888. Today as the मुरगांव पत्तन प्राधिकरण (Mormugao Port Authority) observes it's foundation day, watch this video to recall some of it's interesting stories.

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Total cargo traffic handled by 12 Major Ports reached all time high of 819.4 MMT in FY2024. MoPSW's effort to modernize port operations with state-of-the-art technology & expertise of the Industry supported by Public Private Partnerships has led to this positive transformation.

India is a participating country in Glo-Litter Partnerships Project of International Maritime Organization, IMO & Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Food and Agriculture Organization to help the maritime transport & fishing sectors to adapt to a low-plastic future. UN Global Compact

India signed MoUs on Recognition of Certificates of Competency of Seafarers with several countries, paving the way for the governments to mutually recognize certificates of maritime education, training, competency, endorsements & medical fitness of seafarers issued by each other

MoPSW feels proud to inform that Standards of Accessibility for person with Disabilities, Divyangjan, for passenger shipping services DGS Order is formulated & issued. This will enable Divyang Empowerment persons to have special facilitates in passenger shipping services in India.