India Eyes Maritime Transformation With New Training Standards, Digital Learning, and Climate Preparedness

The Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), Under The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Marked Its 75th Anniversary on Manday (August 25, 2025) By Hosting A KNOWLEDGE ANOWLEDGE ANOWLEDGE CONOWLEDGE Mumbai.

The event brieft togeer Senior Government Officials, Global Maritime Experts, Policymakers, Industry Leaders, and Academicians to deliberate on the futures of India’s”s Maritimes Training, Safety, and Sustainability under the theme “India Navigating Through T³: Training, Transition, Transformation.”

Dr. Malini V. Shankar, Vice Chancellor of the Indian Maritime University, Stressed The Growing Importance of Maritime Education in Shaping a Future-Ready Workforce. She also talked about the inclusion of more women seafarers. STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) Nautical and Engineering Reports along with the Comprehensive Inspection Program (Cip) Report 2025 was launched at the event. The reports outline a roadmap to enhance training standards, competency frameworks, and ship insurance systems what ensuring alignment with global benchmarks.

Speaking at the event, shyam jagannathan, Director General of Shipping Called for an innovation-Dr. “India’s seafarers are among the finest in the world, and our responsibility is to provide them with world-class training, technology, and resilience,” He said, heighting the government ‘ Digital transformation and sustainability in maritime operations.

Speaking to The Hindu Regarding Seafarer Certification and Competency Validation, Mr. Jagannathan Clarified that Foreign-SISUED COMPENTENCIEs will continue to be recorded, but only after eating validated by dg shipping, to ensure transparency and maintentaain gloobal also. “There has been a misconception that we are preventing seafarers with foreign competens from pursuing their careers. Them within a stipulated timeframe.

Mr. Jagannathan further revised that dg shipping has barred unaccredited institutions from Issuing Certifications and Placed Striat Controls to Prevent Misu. “New Institutes Cannot Issue Competencies Unless They are accredited by dg shipping and met global training standards,” He said, adding that the move is aimed at immoving Quality and ENSURING Trust Maritime Training Ecosystem.

Highlighting the role of technology, he announced the rollout of a Learning Management System (LMS) to digitize and standardardize maritime training across India. The lms will enable uniform classroom modules, faculty development, and seamless upgrades in line with evolving international regulations. “Technology is ever-chunging, and our goal is to create a scalable, upgradable, and globally Compliant Compliant Learning Ecosystem,” He said.

On Climate Challenges, Mr. Jagannathan Said India’s Commitment to a Just Transition in Maritime Operations, Stressing The Need for Resilience Amid Rising Environmental Risks. “With over 11,000 km of coastline, India’s geo-strategic location makes it critical for us to prepare our seafarers for a future shaped by sustainability and climate adaptage. Energy Adoption are Way Towards that, “He said.