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2026
2 of 2026 Merchant Shipping Notice No. 02 of 2026 : Implementation of SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-13 – Lifting Appliances and Anchor Handling Winches on Board Indian-Flag Vessels Engineering Wing 22-Jan-2026 MS Notices 478.98 KB / PDF Download
1 of 2026 Criteria for Empanelment and Retention of Salvors Nautical Wing 15-Jan-2026 MS Notices 5.91 MB / PDF Download
2025
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 reg. Crew 22-Jan-2025 MS Notices 422.74 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
--- India's Largest Consulting focused on the concept of 'Idea Realisation' International Cooperation Branch 25-Jul-2025 MS Notices 6.25 MB / PDF Download
--- Celebration of International Yoga Day on 21/06/2025 MMD Circular/Notice/Order 19-Jun-2025 MS Notices 599.93 KB / PDF Download
--- Programme of ILO official meetings for the remainder of 2025 and advance information on meetings for 2026 International Cooperation Branch 16-Jun-2025 MS Notices 83.20 KB / PDF Download
--- International Maritime Annual Event Calendar 2025 International Cooperation Branch 16-Jun-2025 MS Notices 717.67 KB / PDF Download
--- IMO Brochure(Reserch & Publications) International Cooperation Branch 16-Jun-2025 MS Notices 4.85 MB / PDF Download
--- India Maritime Week 2025 International Cooperation Branch 01-Jun-2025 MS Notices 324.22 KB / PDF Download
2024
177 of 2024 The Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024 Coastal 12-Feb-2024 MS Notices 468.83 KB / PDF Download
15 of 2024 Near Coastal Voyages (NCV) Deck cadet scheme for GP Rating candidates Nautical Miscellaneous 29-Nov-2024 MS Notices 4.23 MB / PDF Download
14 of 2024 Carriage requirement of Radio Communication equipment on board Indian ships and foreign ships while operating in Indian waters-reg. Nautical Miscellaneous 11-Dec-2024 MS Notices 1.47 MB / PDF Download
13 of 2024 MS Notice No.13 of 2024 - Procedure & Requirement for Pre- Arrival Notification of Security (PANS) to Enter the Indian Port Facilities Nautical Miscellaneous 09-Mar-2024 MS Notices 3.19 MB / PDF Download
12 of 2024 Social Media Policy for the Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai IT & E-Governance 05-Sep-2024 MS Notices 1.34 MB / PDF Download
12 of 2024 Addendum of Merchant Shipping Notice No. 2 of 2018 dated 16.01.2018 regarding placement of repair technicians (non-seafarers) on foreign flags ships Crew 14-Aug-2024 MS Notices 519.80 KB / PDF Download
11 of 2024 Action against Recruitment & Placement Services (RPS) agencies and seafarers for utilizing deceitful practices Crew 06-Mar-2024 MS Notices 937.78 KB / PDF Download
10 of 2024 Addendum - 1 to the MS notice no 08 of 2023 - Amendment to the procedure for approval of Medical Examiner of Seafarers as per rule 4 of MS Medical Examination Rules 2000 Nautical Miscellaneous 31-May-2024 MS Notices 1.06 MB / PDF Download
9 of 2024 2024 MARPOL Amendments Entry into Force 01-May-2024 Engineering Miscellaneous 23-Apr-2024 MS Notices 240.79 KB / PDF Download
8 of 2024 Promulgation of Strategy Document on Implementation of Mandatory Instruments under III Code Engineering Miscellaneous 22-Feb-2024 MS Notices 5.00 MB / PDF Download
7 of 2024 मर्चेंट शिपिंग सूचना 07 - 2024 Engineering Miscellaneous 13-Feb-2024 MS Notices 3.57 MB / PDF Download
7 of 2024 Polar Code requirements for ships entering Arctic or Antarctic waters, under the provisions of Chapter XIV of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended Engineering Miscellaneous 13-Feb-2024 MS Notices 422.10 KB / PDF Download
6 of 2024 मर्चेंट शिपिंग सूचना 06 - 2024 Engineering Miscellaneous 13-Feb-2024 MS Notices 2.86 MB / PDF Download
6 of 2024 The International Code of safety for ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels (IGF Code) and its applicability Engineering Miscellaneous 13-Feb-2024 MS Notices 377.89 KB / PDF Download
5 of 2024 मर्चेंट शिपिंग सूचना 05 - 2024 Engineering Miscellaneous 02-Dec-2024 MS Notices 537.56 KB / PDF Download
5 of 2024 Amendments to MARPOL Convention Marpol Implementation 14-Feb-2024 MS Notices 4.66 MB / PDF Download
4 of 2024 Implementation of Revised Performance Standards for GMDSS Radiocommunication Equipment as set out in Resolutions MSC.511(105), MSC.512(105) and MSC.513(105) Nautical Miscellaneous 02-Dec-2024 MS Notices 1.71 MB / PDF Download
3 of 2024 मर्चेंट शिपिंग सूचना 03 - 2024 Engineering Miscellaneous 02-Sep-2024 MS Notices 1.02 MB / PDF Download
3 of 2024 Use of Electronic Record Books Under MARPOL Marpol Implementation 02-Sep-2024 MS Notices 1.73 MB / PDF Download
2 of 2024 मर्चेंट शिपिंग सूचना 02 - 2024 Engineering Miscellaneous 30-Jan-2024 MS Notices 4.21 MB / PDF Download
2 of 2024 Port State Control (PSC) inspections of Foreign flag vessels visiting Indian Ports Port State Control 30-Jan-2024 MS Notices 796.63 KB / PDF Download
1 of 2024 Implementation of Maritime Single Window under FAL convention Nautical Miscellaneous 01-Aug-2024 MS Notices 4.94 MB / PDF Download
--- Security Level of Ports ISPS & Maritime Security 10-Nov-2024 MS Notices 462.67 KB / PDF Download
--- PSC-FSI ANNUAL REPORT 2023 Port State Control 10-Oct-2024 MS Notices 6.19 MB / PDF Download
--- Addendum to MS Notice No. 16 of 2023 - Implementation of MARPOL Annex VI: Consolidation of all DGS Order/MS Notices/ Circulars and Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI Engineering Miscellaneous 13-Feb-2024 MS Notices 249.07 KB / PDF Download
--- Seafarer Fundamental Rights Crew 23-Jul-2024 MS Notices 1.04 MB / PDF Download
2023
16 of 2023 Implementation of MARPOL Annex VI: Consolidation of all DGS Order/MS Notices/ Circulars and Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI Marpol Implementation 14-Nov-2023 MS Notices 4.51 MB / PDF Download
15 of 2023 Guidance on “To the Satisfaction of Administration” in IMO Conventions Engineering Miscellaneous 11-Sep-2023 MS Notices 638.07 KB / PDF Download
14 of 2023 Use of Bio-fuel and its blends on Indian Ships Engineering Miscellaneous 11-Sep-2023 MS Notices 275.21 KB / PDF Download
13 of 2023 Implementation of Amendments to MARPOL Annex IV and Clarifications on the interpretation of MARPOL Annex IV Engineering Miscellaneous 11-Sep-2023 MS Notices 308.71 KB / PDF Download
12 of 2023 Exemption of UNSP Barges from Survey and Certification Requirements of MARPOL Engineering Miscellaneous 11-Sep-2023 MS Notices 2.16 MB / PDF Download
11 of 2023 Consolidation of Requirements for Implementation of MARPOL Annex V Engineering Miscellaneous 11-Sep-2023 MS Notices 295.76 KB / PDF Download
10 of 2023 वाणिज्य पोत परिवहन सूचना संख्या 10/2023 Nautical Miscellaneous 15-Dec-2023 MS Notices 760.10 KB / PDF Download
10 of 2023 Shipbuilding Financial Assistance policy (SBFAP) - Financial Assistance to promote shipbuilding of green fuelled vessels in Indian Shipyards Naval Arch. Miscellaneous 11-Feb-2023 MS Notices 1.21 MB / PDF Download
9 of 2023 समुद्रि पाठ्यक्रमों मे प्रवेश के लिये transgender (लिंग डिस्फोरिया और लिंग गैर-अनुरुपता सहित) के चिकित्सा मूल्यांकन के लिये चिकित्सा परीक्षकों के लिये दिशानिर्देश Nautical Miscellaneous 29-Nov-2023 MS Notices 378.93 KB / PDF Download
9 of 2023 Guideline for Medical Examiners for medical Evaluation of Transgender Medical 27-Oct-2023 MS Notices 1.70 MB / PDF Download
8 of 2023 वर्ष 2023 की वाणिज्यिक पोत परिवहन सूचना संख्या - 08 Nautical Miscellaneous 22-Dec-2023 MS Notices 926.99 KB / PDF Download
8 of 2023 MS Notice 08 of 2023 - Amendment to the procedure for approval of medical Examiner of Seafarers as per Rule 4 of MS Medical Examination Rules, 2000 reg. Nautical Miscellaneous 07-May-2023 MS Notices 739.71 KB / PDF Download
7 of 2023 Revalidation Training Course for revalidation of nautical grade Certificate of Competency (CoC) of Masters and Deck Officers issued under STCW 78 as amended (2010 Manila Amendments) Nautical Miscellaneous 15-Jun-2023 MS Notices 2.53 MB / PDF Download
6 of 2023 Interim Requirements for Ships Carrying Liquefied Hydrogen. Engineering Miscellaneous 02-May-2023 MS Notices 1.15 MB / PDF Download
5 of 2023 MS Notice No. 05 of 2023 - Addendum to M.S. Notice No. 04 of 2022 dated 04.04.2022 regarding Continued Professional Competence of Seafarers in possession of Certificate of Competency (CoC) of Nautical Discipline - reg Nautical Miscellaneous 26-Apr-2023 MS Notices 354.14 KB / PDF Download
3 of 2023 Seafarers Grievance Mechanism - Grievance report for Women Seafarer. Crew 30-Jan-2023 MS Notices 1.70 MB / PDF Download
2 of 2023 Operational of Iridium Safety Cast Service for NAVAREA VIII under World-Wide Navigational Warning Service (WWNWS) Nautical Miscellaneous 23-Jan-2023 MS Notices 469.04 KB / PDF Download
1 of 2023 Agreement on Maritime Transport Cooperation between the Governments of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, the Kingdom of Bhutan, the Republic of India, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Nepal, the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, and the Kingdom of Thailand. Coastal 09-Mar-2023 MS Notices 3.13 MB / PDF Download
1 of 2023 Clarification on MSN 12 of 2022 regarding advisory for vessel(s) transiting or navigating in/around Yemen waters. Nautical Miscellaneous 01-Feb-2023 MS Notices 321.40 KB / PDF Download
--- PSC FSI Annual report - 2022 Port State Control 09-Dec-2023 MS Notices 3.33 MB / PDF Download
--- CURRENT SECURITY LEVEL – INDIAN MAJOR PORT AS ON 31st OCTOBER, 2023 ISPS & Maritime Security 11-Jul-2023 MS Notices 199.04 KB / PDF Download
--- Draft MS Notice medical examiners for medical examiners for medical evaluation of transgender - comments to be sent to capt Nitin Mukesh NS DGS Mumbai on n.mukesh@gov.in. and copy to Capt Ranjit Muduli muduli-dgs@gov.in Nautical Miscellaneous 10-Sep-2023 MS Notices 934.92 KB / PDF Download
2022
13 of 2022 विपत्ति के असत्य संकेतो से बचने हेतु दिशानिर्देश-संबंधी Nautical Miscellaneous 23-Dec-2022 MS Notices 538.27 KB / PDF Download
13 of 2022 Guidelines for the avoidance of false distress alerts. Nautical Miscellaneous 20-Dec-2022 MS Notices 492.05 KB / PDF Download
12 of 2022 Advisory for vessel(s) transiting or navigating in/around Yemen waters Nautical Miscellaneous 12-Feb-2022 MS Notices 462.65 KB / PDF Download
11 of 2022 Guidelines for Shore-Based Maintenance and Annual Testing of Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) Nautical Miscellaneous 11-Jul-2022 MS Notices 2.42 MB / PDF Download
10 of 2022 Recognition of M.Sc. Degree of World Maritime University, Malmo Sweden by Association of Indian Universities [AIU] Examination Assessment and Certification-Nautical 29-Jul-2022 MS Notices 7.60 MB / PDF Download
9 of 2022 Establishment of Traffic Separation Scheme [TSS] in GoK and its outer approaches Nautical Miscellaneous 28-Jul-2022 MS Notices 990.06 KB / PDF Download
8 of 2022 Recognition of 2nd Mate (FG) Certificate of Competency by Association of Indian Universities as equivalence to B. Sc. (Nautical Science) degree Examination Assessment and Certification-Nautical 20-Jul-2022 MS Notices 1.12 MB / PDF Download
7 of 2022 Clarification on MSN 04 of 2022 dated 04.04.2022 regarding Continued Professional Competence of Seafarers in possession of Certificate of Competency (CoC) of nautical discipline. Examination Assessment and Certification-Nautical 13-Jul-2022 MS Notices 1.59 MB / PDF Download
6 of 2022 Recognition of Port Signal Station as VHF Coast Station in Sea Area A1 Nautical Miscellaneous 06-Jan-2022 MS Notices 405.06 KB / PDF Download
5 of 2022 No Objection for installation of RADAR equipment within the port facility - reg. Naval Arch. Miscellaneous 17-May-2022 MS Notices 696.38 KB / PDF Download
4 of 2022 Continued Professional Competence of seafarers in possession of Certificate of Competency of the nautical discipline. Nautical Miscellaneous 04-Apr-2022 MS Notices 1.96 MB / PDF Download
3 of 2022 Advisory for Black Sea and adjoining areas Nautical Miscellaneous 03-May-2022 MS Notices 330.97 KB / PDF Download
2 of 2022 Advisory for Black Sea and adjoining areas Nautical Miscellaneous 03-Mar-2022 MS Notices 330.97 KB / PDF Download
1 of 2022 Minimum safe manning in nautical discipline on Catagory A High Speed Craft (HSC) operating at Port Blair Region Safe Manning 02-Feb-2022 MS Notices 579.95 KB / PDF Download
--- PSC FSI Annual report - 2021 Port State Control 07-Jun-2022 MS Notices 3.83 MB / PDF Download
2021
10 of 2021 Notification details of Indian Ship Stations in ITU List of Ship Stations (List-V) Nautical Miscellaneous 15-Dec-2021 MS Notices 1.41 MB / PDF Download
9 of 2021 Recording of servicing of Life Saving appliances (i.e. inflatable life rafts, rescue boats, life jackets, immersion suits, HRUs and MES, etc.) at DGS approved service stations. LSA 25-Nov-2021 MS Notices 371.42 KB / PDF Download
8 of 2021 Comprehensive Inspection Program (CIP) for Requirement and Placement Service License (RPSL) Crew 11-Nov-2021 MS Notices 610.35 KB / PDF Download
7 of 2021 Application of IMO Resolution MEPC.328 (76) to Indian Ships- Amendments to chapter 4 of MARPOL Annex VI (2021 revised MARPOL Annex VI). Engineering Miscellaneous 11-Oct-2021 MS Notices 2.15 MB / PDF Download
6 of 2021 Addendum to Merchant Shipping Notice No. 01 of 2017 dated 16.02.2017- OCI Holder/Foreign Citizen of Indian Origin to surrender Indian CDC. Crew 25-Aug-2021 MS Notices 828.29 KB / PDF Download
5 of 2021 Comprehensive Inspection Program (CIP) for Recruitment and Placement Service License (RPSL). Crew 26-Jul-2021 MS Notices 365.34 KB / PDF Download
4 of 2021 Clarification regarding Liquid Cargo Handling simulator course for issue of Management level DCE (Advance oil DCE) for officers of nautical discipline. Nautical Miscellaneous 15-Jul-2021 MS Notices 870.55 KB / PDF Download
3 of 2021 Addendum to Merchant Shipping Notice No.15 of 2020- Comprehensive Inspection Program (CIP) for Recruitment and Placement Service License (RPSL). Crew 05-Mar-2021 MS Notices 141.08 KB / PDF Download
2 of 2021 Addendum to MS Notice 15 of 2020 - Comprehensive Inspection Program (CIP) for Recruitment and Placement Service License (RPSL) - reg. Crew 31-Mar-2021 MS Notices 782.99 KB / PDF Download
1 of 2021 2019 Amendments to the IBC/BCH Code and Annex II of MARPOL - reg. Engineering Miscellaneous 01-Dec-2021 MS Notices 1.91 MB / PDF Download
--- PSC FSI Annual Report on 2020 Port State Control 17-Aug-2021 MS Notices 4.37 MB / PDF Download
--- Public Notice by Seamen Provident Fund Organisation, Mumbai SPFO 03-Oct-2021 MS Notices 472.61 KB / PDF Download
--- Notice- in r/o vessels of M/s Tag Offshore Ltd. i.e. MT Tag Navya, MV Tag-22 and MV Tag 15. Crew 08-Jun-2021 MS Notices 708.38 KB / PDF Download
--- Revised Public Notice by SPFO dated 10.03.2021 SPFO 23-Mar-2021 MS Notices 331.74 KB / PDF Download
2020
15 of 2020 Comprehensive Inspection Program (CIP) for Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers Services License (RPSL)-reg Crew 20-Nov-2020 MS Notices 10.35 MB / PDF Download