समुद्रीय प्रशासन महानिदेशालय
Directorate General of Maritime Administration
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Government of India
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Signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)

The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) on 12 October 2026 at DGMA Headquarters, Mumbai, to strengthen collaboration on maritime decarbonisation and sustainable shipping in India.

The MoU was signed by Shri Killi Mohana Rao, Chief Surveyor-cum-Additional Director General (Engineering), DGMA, and Shri Hisham Mundol, Executive Director, India, EDF, in the presence of senior officials from DGMA and EDF.

The MoU establishes a framework for cooperation and knowledge exchange to support India's maritime decarbonisation objectives. Key areas of collaboration include research and technical studies on low-carbon marine fuels, maritime finance and investment mechanisms, green procurement, green ports, shore power and electrification of zero- or low-emission small vessels.

The collaboration also envisages knowledge sharing, capacity building, technical exchanges and stakeholder engagement to advance practical pathways for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from shipping.

This initiative reflects DGMA's continued efforts towards promoting sustainable maritime development, facilitating the adoption of cleaner technologies and strengthening India's competitiveness and leadership in the global maritime sector.