नौवहन महानिदेशालय
Directorate General of Shipping
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Government of India
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Orders and Notices List

No of Year. Title Wing/Branch Publish Date Type Size / Format Download
2025
37 of 2025 Observance of Swachhotsav under Swachhata Pakhwada 2025 Administration 09-Nov-2025 DGS Circulars 945.27 KB / PDF Download
36 of 2025 Revised Course Curriculum for NWKO (NCV) Course Nautical Wing 09-Oct-2025 DGS Circulars 17.51 MB / PDF Download
35 of 2025 Launch of Online Portal for Issuance of License for Chartering of Foreign-Flag Vessels under Sections 406 and 407 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1958 Administration 11-Sep-2025 DGS Circulars 6.46 MB / PDF Download
35 of 2025 Office Order No. 35 of 2025 - regarding appointment of Addl. DG in the Directorate --- 24-Apr-2025 Office Order 324.91 KB / PDF Download
34 of 2025 Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Ballast Water Management by various MOU’s from 1st September 2025 to 30th November 2025 Engineering Wing 25-Sep-2025 DGS Circulars 452.95 KB / PDF Download
33 of 2025 User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of the New Developed Directorate General of Shipping Website Administration 28-Jul-2025 DGS Circulars 385.24 KB / PDF Download
33 of 2025 User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of the New Developed Directorate General of Shipping Website Administration 28-Jul-2025 DGS Circulars 534.27 KB / PDF Download
33 of 2025 Office Order International Cooperation Branch 21-Apr-2025 Office Order 630.86 KB / PDF Download
32 of 2025 Biofuel Bunkering Guidelines Engineering Miscellaneous 22-Jul-2025 DGS Circulars 519.10 KB / PDF Download
31 of 2025 Important Public Notice for Seafarers- Safeguard your career,Prevent fraud, verify integrity Crew 20-Aug-2025 Other 1.38 MB / PDF Download
31 of 2025 Mandatory compliance measures to prevent engagement of Seafarers without appropriate training and demonstratable competence prior issuance of certificates – Instructions to Ship Owner, Ship Managers, RPSL Agencies, Seafarers and Stakeholders Nautical Miscellaneous 18-Jul-2025 DGS Circulars 277.20 KB / PDF Download
31 of 2025 Office Order No. 31 of 2025 - Revised work allocation --- 08-Apr-2025 Office Order 402.17 KB / PDF Download
30 of 2025 Calculation of Net Tonnage factor for Financial Year 2024-25 to be used by Tonnage Tax Companies having Space / Slot arrangement Multimodal Transport Operator (MTO) 07-Jul-2025 DGS Circulars 443.81 KB / PDF Download
30 of 2025 Office Order No. 30 of 2025 - regarding link officer during the leave, absence or tour period of DGS officers --- 08-Apr-2025 Office Order 762.19 KB / PDF Download
29 of 2025 Commencement of Nautical Grade Examination at MMD Visakhapatnam Examination Assessment and Certification-Nautical 12-Jul-2025 DGS Circulars 228.74 KB / PDF Download
28 of 2025 Maritime Advisory to all Indian seafarers and Indian flagged vessels in reference to the Indian embassy in Tehran. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Social media Advisory dated 13.06.2025 Crew 13-Jun-2025 DGS Circulars 402.62 KB / PDF Download
28 of 2025 Office Order No. 28 of 2025 - Utilization of Web-Based Hardware and Maintenance Platform for lT Equipment Tracking and Ticket resolution Administration 04-Apr-2025 Other 310.19 KB / PDF Download
27 of 2025 Office Order No. 27 of 2025 - Revised work allocation --- 16-Apr-2025 Office Order 457.62 KB / PDF Download
26 of 2025 Entry into force of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009 Engineering Miscellaneous 26-May-2025 DGS Circulars 405.13 KB / PDF Download
25 of 2025 Maritime Security Notification for Vessels traversing through Gulf of Guinea ISPS & Maritime Security 22-May-2025 DGS Circulars 1.16 MB / PDF Download
24 of 2025 Guidelines and Criteria for Empanelment and Retention of Salvors Nautical Wing 23-Sep-2025 Other 374.03 KB / PDF Download
24 of 2025 The Merchant Shipping Act,2025 Crew 08-Aug-2025 Acts & Rules 2.15 MB / PDF Download
24 of 2025 Revised course Curriculum for Second Mate Foundation course STCW 21-May-2025 DGS Circulars 5.14 MB / PDF Download
23 of 2025 Foul weather relaxation for MSV sailing for Tuticorin - Colombo and Tuticorin - Male Navigation 19-May-2025 DGS Circulars 752.92 KB / PDF Download
23 of 2025 Office Order No. 23 of 2025 - Revised work allocation --- 05-Mar-2025 Office Order 457.51 KB / PDF Download
22 of 2025 Implementation of the Revised Exit Examination Framework for DG Shipping Approved Maritime Training Institute (MTIs) Training Circulars 13-May-2025 DGS Circulars 1.33 MB / PDF Download
22 of 2025 Office Order No. 22 of 2025 - Revised work allocation of Group A officers --- 05-Mar-2025 Office Order 450.74 KB / PDF Download
21 of 2025 Consideration for Multiple Admission Pathways in Maritime Education and Mechanism for Filling Unfilled Seats Due to IMU CET -Recommendations Based on DGS Circular 12 of 2020, MIV 2030, NEP 2020, and Recent Government Orders Training Circulars 13-May-2025 DGS Circulars 1.01 MB / PDF Download
21 of 2025 Office Order No. 21 of 2025 - Transfer and Posting of Group A Technical Officer --- 05-Mar-2025 Office Order 938.15 KB / PDF Download
20 of 2025 The Coastal Shipping Act, 2025 Crew 09-Aug-2025 Acts & Rules 538.54 KB / PDF Download
20 of 2025 Admission of Foreign Students in Maritime Training Programs Training Circulars 13-May-2025 DGS Circulars 897.63 KB / PDF Download
19 of 2025 The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 2025 Crew 08-Aug-2025 Acts & Rules 505.26 KB / PDF Download
19 of 2025 Guidelines for the Safe Transfer of Seafarers, Pilots etc. using Pilot ladders, Gangways or Combination ladder etc. to / from a service boat or launch or a barge or crafts Marine Casuality Investigation 13-May-2025 DGS Circulars 594.16 KB / PDF Download
18 of 2025 Amendments to STCW 78, as amended NT/ENG Circulars 08-May-2025 DGS Circulars 352.33 KB / PDF Download
17 of 2025 LNG Bunkering Guidelines Engineering Miscellaneous 05-May-2025 DGS Circulars 536.06 KB / PDF Download
16 of 2025 Revised course curriculum for the Master (NCV) – Advanced Shipboard Management course STCW 30-Apr-2025 DGS Circulars 4.22 MB / PDF Download
16 of 2025 Report on HTW-11 Sub-Committee Meeting (10–14 February 2025) Training Branch 14-Feb-2025 DGS Orders 4.05 MB / PDF Download
15 of 2025 Maritime Advisory to all Indian seafarers and Indian flagged vessels in reference to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Advisory dated 24.04.2025 Crew 25-Apr-2025 DGS Circulars 502.87 KB / PDF Download
15 of 2025 Office Order No. 15 of 2025 - transfer and posting of Group C officials --- 06-Mar-2025 Office Order 667.51 KB / PDF Download
14 of 2025 Constitution of Expert Committee for Development of Seafarers Manual - Call for Nominations Crew 25-Apr-2025 DGS Circulars 317.17 KB / PDF Download
13 of 2025 Statistics of engagement of Indian seafarers on Indian / Foreign Flag Merchant vessels from 2010 to 2024 Crew 08-Apr-2025 DGS Circulars 5.17 MB / PDF Download
13 of 2025 Office Order No.13 of 2025 - officers to assume the responsibilities of Deputy Chief Surveyor-cum-Senior Deputy Director General (Technical) as in-charge in addition to their existing duties, Administration 25-Feb-2025 Office Order 399.78 KB / PDF Download
12 of 2025 Visa Exemption for Civilian Sea Crew Members Traveling to Republic of Malta to join the ships from Maltese Ports Crew 08-Apr-2025 DGS Circulars 344.26 KB / PDF Download
12 of 2025 Office Order No.12 of 2025 - Capt. Pardhasardhi Vanamali, Nautical Surveyor-cum-DDG(Tech.) will continue to be posted at MMD, Port Blair for a period of 01 month w.e.f. 01.03.2025, as temporary arrangement until further order Administration 24-Feb-2025 Office Order 394.36 KB / PDF Download
11 of 2025 Merchant Shipping Notice No. 11 of 2025 mandates Indian ports to deploy sea-going tugs with emergency towing and fire-fighting capabilities for rapid maritime response. Nautical Wing 10-Oct-2025 MS Notices 1.07 MB / PDF Download
11 of 2025 NT/ENG Circular - Training and Certification of Seafarers on ships subject to IGF Code Other 21-Mar-2025 DGS Circulars 1.23 MB / PDF Download
11 of 2025 Training and Certification of Seafarers on ships subject to IGF Code MMD Circular/Notice/Order 21-Mar-2025 DGS Circulars 1.23 MB / PDF Download
10 of 2025 Adoption and Enforcement of Seafarers Code of Conduct - Compliance and Enforcement Manual - Reg. Administration 11-Apr-2025 DGS Orders 2.25 MB / PDF Download
10 of 2025 Collison between merchant vessel and Indian fishing vessels on the West Coast of India Marine Casuality Investigation 19-Mar-2025 DGS Circulars 597.89 KB / PDF Download
10 of 2025 Implementation of Revised guidelines for Inspection of RPS Providers under the Merchant Shipping (RPS) Rules, 2016 Administration 10-Jan-2025 MS Notices 5.27 MB / PDF Download
9 of 2025 Addendum-II to MS Notice No. 08 of 2023 and MS Notice No. 10 of 2024 – Amendments to the Procedure for Approval, Empanelment, Renewal, and Tenure of Medical Examiners of Seafarers under Rule 4 of the MS Medical Examination Rules. Nautical Wing 22-Sep-2025 MS Notices 619.33 KB / PDF Download
9 of 2025 Introduction of Mandatory PowerPoint Presentation by top Management of New RPSL applications before the MLC Compliance Board as part of the approval process Administration 08-Aug-2025 DGS Orders 737.17 KB / PDF Download
9 of 2025 Recommended Standards for Shore to Ship Power Supply (SPS) atIndian Ports and Ships Port State Control 17-Mar-2025 MS Notices 434.63 KB / PDF Download
9 of 2025 Office Order No.09 of 2025 - verification report of the character and antecedents of the candidate by the Police Administration 29-Jan-2025 Office Order 327.43 KB / PDF Download
8 of 2025 MS notice No.08 of 2025 - Guidelines for approval of LSA Service Stations for servicing of Inflatable Life Saving Appliances i.e. Inflatable Life Raft. Inflatable Rescue Boat, Inflatable Life Jacket and Immersion Suits and Procedure for approval of Competent Persons for servicing of such LSA Nautical Wing 09-Dec-2025 MS Notices 3.16 MB / PDF Download
8 of 2025 Siddhi Vinayak – Withdrawal Order MMD Circular/Notice/Order 08-Dec-2025 Office Order 1.18 MB / PDF Download
8 of 2025 Issues faced by Shipping / RPS Companies while extending contractual Article of Agreement Crew 06-Mar-2025 DGS Circulars 707.21 KB / PDF Download
8 of 2025 Prohibition on Conduct of Maritime Training in India by Foreign Maritime Administrations or Authorized Entities Without Prior Approval of the Director General of Shipping - reg. Administration 08-Jan-2025 DGS Orders 978.92 KB / PDF Download
7 of 2025 Implementation of Visitor Access Management System at the Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai-reg. Administration 11-Jun-2025 DGS Orders 2.02 MB / PDF Download
7 of 2025 Procedure for retaining validity of previously passed subjects in Nautical examinations Nautical Miscellaneous 10-Feb-2025 DGS Circulars 335.97 KB / PDF Download
7 of 2025 Office Order No. 07 of 2025 - Revised work allocation of MSL work of Group A officers in this Directorate --- 29-Jan-2025 Office Order 509.77 KB / PDF Download
6 of 2025 NCV CL-III CEO June 2025 MMD Mumbai Mercantile Marine Departments 11-Aug-2025 Exam Results 417.28 KB / PDF Download
6 of 2025 NCV CL-III SEO part B Oral June 2025 MMD Mumbai 001 Mercantile Marine Departments 11-Aug-2025 Exam Results 402.91 KB / PDF Download
6 of 2025 NCV CL-IV June 2025 MMD Mumbai Mercantile Marine Departments 11-Aug-2025 Exam Results 372.72 KB / PDF Download
6 of 2025 Results for NCV CL-III SEO part B Written June 2025 MMD Mumbai 001 Engineering Wing 11-Aug-2025 Exam Results 363.50 KB / PDF Download
6 of 2025 Compliance Advisory to all Marine Laboratories engaged in testing of Solid Bulk Cargoes under IMSBC Code- reg Cargo Safety 16-Jul-2025 MS Notices 1.26 MB / PDF Download
6 of 2025 Compliance Advisory to All Marine Laboratories engaged in testing of solid bulk cargoes under IMSBC Code Cargo Safety 16-Jul-2025 MS Notices 1.26 MB / PDF Download
6 of 2025 Constitution of Expert Committee for Preparation of Seafarer’s Manual Crew 16-May-2025 DGS Orders 790.97 KB / PDF Download
6 of 2025 Amendment to Existing DGS Training Circulars on Swimming Pool Facilities, Pool Dimensions, and Compliance for Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs) Training Circulars 06-Feb-2025 DGS Circulars 1.12 MB / PDF Download
6 of 2025 Office Order No. 06 of 2025 - Revised work order of Group A officers in this Directorate --- 28-Jan-2025 Office Order 439.67 KB / PDF Download
5 of 2025 Incorporation of new STCW Competence on “Prevention of and Response to Violence and Harassment, including Sexual Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Assault” in PSSR Course which is a part of Basic Safety Training (BST) (Course ID 6101 / 6141) STCW 25-Nov-2025 DGS Circulars 755.73 KB / PDF Download
5 of 2025 Mandatory Verification of Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Certificate by Indian Port Authorities Navigational Safety in Ports 07-May-2025 MS Notices 472.95 KB / PDF Download
5 of 2025 UNDER SECTION 411 (READ WITH PREAMBLE) OF MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT, 1958 Merchant Shipping Law 03-May-2025 DGS Orders 652.42 KB / PDF Download
5 of 2025 Guidelines for Changes in Name, Structure, and Composition of Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs) and the Management of Trusts and Section 8 Companies. Training Circulars 06-Feb-2025 DGS Circulars 1.49 MB / PDF Download
4 of 2025 Issuance of Guidance Note on IMO’s Net-Zero Framework and GFI-Based Measure– Appeal for Proactive Preparedness by Maritime Stakeholders Merchant Shipping Law 30-Apr-2025 MS Notices 1.23 MB / PDF Download
4 of 2025 Constitution of Committee to inquire and investigate into circumstances and aspects pertaining to harassment, ill-treatment, abuse, discriminatory treatment or such other misconduct towards Indian Seafarers employed on board ships causing or likely to cause death, personal injury, psychological trauma and such other un-desirable consequences Crew 21-Apr-2025 DGS Orders 1.31 MB / PDF Download
4 of 2025 Discontinuation of Exit Exams for Refresher Courses Training Circulars 06-Feb-2025 DGS Circulars 893.00 KB / PDF Download
4 of 2025 Posting/Allocation of duties for Gr. ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) and Gr. ‘C’ Staff Members of Mercantile Marine Department, Kolkata. MMD Circular/Notice/Order 09-Jan-2025 DGS Orders 1.87 MB / PDF Download
3 of 2025 QUARTERLY TONNAGE STATEMENT - PERIOD: 3 rd quarter – OCT 2025 to DEC 2025 Additions and Deletions of Indian-Flagged Vessels in Coastal Trade, Overseas Trade, and Indian Controlled Tonnage Nautical Wing 30-Dec-2025 Report 226.07 KB / PDF Download
3 of 2025 Clarification on responsibilities related to Principal Officer (P.O), Mercantile Marine Department in the Crisis Management and Reaction Group Crew 17-Apr-2025 DGS Orders 733.93 KB / PDF Download
3 of 2025 Addendum to M.S. Notice No. 16 of 2016 dated 08.12.2016: Implementation of Maritime Labour Convention,2006- inspection and certification of the Maritime Labour Conditions of Indian Flagged ships Crew 04-Mar-2025 MS Notices 8.04 MB / PDF Download
3 of 2025 Basic awareness course for seafarers about seafarer awareness, FAQ, seafarer grievances, seafarer rights and safe and secure seafaring etc. Training Circulars 06-Feb-2025 DGS Circulars 1.38 MB / PDF Download
3 of 2025 Office Order No. 03 of 2025 - Addendum in the Annexure lV of Standard Operating procedure (SOP) for updating content on the DG Shipping Website --- 13-Jan-2025 Office Order 3.05 MB / PDF Download
2 of 2025 Standard Operating Procedure for Safety and Security for Indian Mechanised Sailing Vessels (2025) ISPS & Maritime Security 15-Apr-2025 DGS Orders 2.66 MB / PDF Download
2 of 2025 Installation of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Systems on Indian-Flagged Vessels and Foreign Flag Vessels visiting Indian Ports Piracy 12-Feb-2025 MS Notices 392.80 KB / PDF Download
2 of 2025 DGS proposal for initiatives towards seafarers financial and mental well-being by collection of requisite data Crew 22-Jan-2025 DGS Circulars 227.11 KB / PDF Download
2 of 2025 DGS proposal for initiatives towards seafarers financial and mental well-being by collection of requisite data reg. Crew 22-Jan-2025 MS Notices 422.74 KB / PDF Download
2 of 2025 Submission of Annual Property Return (APR) and Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) for the year 2024-2025 MMD Circular/Notice/Order 08-Jan-2025 DGS Orders 66.57 KB / PDF Download
1 of 2025 Age Restriction for Engagement of Seafarers for service on ships Nautical Miscellaneous 06-Feb-2025 MS Notices 793.87 KB / PDF Download
1 of 2025 National Contact point (Regional Contact Points ) for Safety and Pollution prevention and response Crew 31-Jan-2025 MS Notices 651.14 KB / PDF Download
1 of 2025 Addendum to DGS Order No. 25 of 2020 dated 28.08.2020-Payment for Digital Certification Applications (DCA) by Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs) effective from 01.02.2025 Training Circulars 31-Jan-2025 DGS Orders 5.09 MB / PDF Download
1 of 2025 Fatality on board a tanker while undergoing repairs at berth Marine Casuality Investigation 21-Jan-2025 DGS Circulars 802.26 KB / PDF Download
1 of 2025 Office Order No. 01 of 2025 - Implementation of E-Procurement Threshold --- 08-Jan-2025 Office Order 1.70 MB / PDF Download
--- Symposium on Seafarers Recruitment and Welfare – 21st August 2025 Administration 08-Dec-2025 DGS Circulars 240.31 KB / PDF Download
--- Sign-off on Information Security Steering Committee Charter for DG Shipping Administration 08-Nov-2025 Office Order 3.36 MB / PDF Download
--- IIM Indore Study Report on Age Norms Administration 23-Sep-2025 DGS Orders 2.76 MB / PDF Download
--- Cancellation of all eMigrate Reference Numbers Generated on 08-08-2025 Administration 08-Sep-2025 DGS Circulars 857.52 KB / PDF Download
--- Crew Annual Report 2024-2025 Administration 25-Aug-2025 DGS Circulars 6.48 MB / PDF Download
--- Addendum to Office Order No. 100 of 2025 dated 08.10.2025 regarding assignment of additional charge of Financial Advisor to Shri Deependra Singh Bisen, DDG Administration 10-Aug-2025 Office Order 326.48 KB / PDF Download
--- Addendum 02 of the DGS PB Circular 29 of 2024 - Acceptance of Applications for Internship under MS Notice DGS PB Circular 29 of 2024 Administration 31-Jul-2025 DGS Circulars 910.01 KB / PDF Download