About Us
The Training Branch of the Directorate General of Maritime Administration, under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, serves as the national regulatory authority for maritime education and training in India. Our primary mandate is to ensure the highest standards of competency, safety, and compliance in seafarer training through robust policy frameworks, accreditation processes, and continuous monitoring.
Mission & Vision
DGS’s vision is to ensure safe, secure, and sustainable shipping practices, promote maritime education and training, enhance seafarer welfare, and boost the growth of the Indian shipping industry
Our Footprint Across India
The Training Branch is responsible for the approval, regulation, and oversight of Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs) across India, in line with the provisions of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).
From setting curriculum standards and faculty qualifications to conducting inspections and enforcing compliance, we play a central role in shaping the future of India's maritime workforce.
Key functions include:
- Approving and monitoring DG Shipping-recognized Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs).
- Developing and updating training curriculum and examination frameworks.
- Certifying qualified trainers and assessors.
- Ensuring compliance with STCW, IMO, and national maritime training standards.
- Issuing training circulars, guidelines, and quality control measures.
With a commitment to safety, quality, and international excellence, the Training Branch works to build a globally competent pool of Indian seafarers, while fostering transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in maritime training.
States having MTIs
| Sr. No. | State / UT | No. of MTIs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andaman & Nicobar | 1 |
| 2 | Andhra Pradesh | 4 |
| 3 | Assam | 1 |
| 4 | Chandigarh | 1 |
| 5 | Delhi | 6 |
| 6 | Goa | 6 |
| 7 | Gujarat | 4 |
| 8 | Haryana | 1 |
| 9 | Karnataka | 8 |
| 10 | Kerala | 9 |
| Sr. No. | State / UT | No. of MTIs |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Madhya Pradesh | 1 |
| 12 | Maharashtra | 50 |
| 13 | Odisha | 2 |
| 14 | Puducherry | 1 |
| 15 | Punjab | 1 |
| 16 | Rajasthan | 1 |
| 17 | Tamil Nadu | 36 |
| 18 | Telangana | 2 |
| 19 | Uttar Pradesh | 2 |
| 20 | West Bengal | 5 |
- MTIs are highly concentrated along the coastline, especially on the west coast (Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka) and east coast (Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha).
- Major port cities such as Mumbai, Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, and Visakhapatnam act as key hubs.
- The southern region shows the densest clustering.
- A smaller but visible inland presence (Delhi–NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh).
