Shri Shyam Jagannathan, IAS
Directorate General of Shipping
- : 022-25752005 / 25752010
- : Extension Number - 202/203
- : +91-9435119100
- : dg-dgs@gov.in
- : 022-25752011
- Date of Appointment: 03/07/2023
Former Director Generals of Shipping
Shri Rajiv Jalota, IAS
He completed his post-graduation in Science from Lucknow University and earned a Master’s degree in International Development Policy from Duke University, USA. He is a former officer of the 1988 batch of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).
Duration: 01-03-2023 – 02-07-2023
Shri Amitabh Kumar, IRS
Shri Amitabh Kumar, IRS, served as the Director General of Shipping and India’s IMO Representative. He began his career in Customs Administration and gained expertise in maritime policy, legislative matters, training, e-governance, and multimodal transport.
Duration: 07-01-2019 – 28-02-2023
Duration: 01-12-2016 – 18-12-2016
Dr. Malini V. Shankar, IAS
Dr. Malini V. Shankar, former Director General of Shipping, is currently the Chairperson of the National Shipping Board. A Ph.D. holder from IIT Madras, she is the first Indian woman to win the prestigious global AAA Award from AIM Manila.
Duration: 19-12-2016 – 31-12-2018
Shri Deepak Shetty, IRS
Shri Deepak Shetty, IRS (Retd.), is the former Director General of Shipping and Secretary to the Government of India. After 36 years of service, he now works as an advisor to global maritime bodies and as an independent director.
Duration: 01-01-2015 – 30-11-2016
Shri Gautam Chatterjee, IAS
Shri Gautam Chatterjee, IAS (Retd.), is currently the Chairperson of Maharashtra RERA. He received a Gold Medal from Patna University and obtained a Diploma in Urban Planning from the Netherlands.
Duration: 16-10-2012 – 31-12-2014
Dr. S. B. Agnihotri, IAS
Dr. S. B. Agnihotri, retired IAS and former Secretary, is currently teaching at IIT Bombay. He is an expert in development, demography, gender ratio, and energy policy.
Duration: 05-06-2010 – 20-06-2012
Ms. Lakshmi Venkatachalam, IAS
Former Director General of Shipping and Additional Secretary, Ms. Venkatachalam has over 30 years of administrative experience. During her Duration at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), she promoted private sector development projects and strengthened international partnerships.
Duration: 12-11-2008 – 04-06-2010
Mrs. Kiran Dhingra, IAS
Mrs. Kiran Dhingra, IAS (Retd.), served for 40 years in the infrastructure and regulatory sectors. She served on the boards of several public sector enterprises and became an Independent Director of Goa Carbon Limited in 2015.
Duration: 17-04-2006 – 11-09-2008
Shri G. S. Sahni, IAS
Duration: 10-03-2003 – 07-04-2006
Shri D. T. Joseph, IAS
Shri D. T. Joseph, IAS (Retd., 1972 batch), is the former Chief Secretary of Maharashtra. He served in high-ranking positions such as Municipal Commissioner of Mumbai, Deputy Lokayukta, and Chairman of IIPA/MRB.
Duration: 07-12-1999 – 03-03-2003
Shri B. K. Biswas
Duration: 04-11-1999 – 06-12-1999
Shri B. K. Saha, IAS
Duration: 04-12-1998 – 03-11-1999
Capt. S. S. Naphade
Duration: 05-09-1998 – 04-12-1998
Duration: 15-02-1996 – 05-08-1996
Shri M. P. Pinto, IAS
Duration: 06-08-1996 – 04-09-1998
Shri R. Vasudevan, IAS
Duration: 15-05-1993 – 15-02-1996
Shri D. K. Afzulpurkar, IAS
Duration: 20-03-1992 – 14-05-1993
Shri R. G. Singh
Duration: 01-01-1992 – 20-03-1992
Shri Praveen Singh, IRTS
Duration: 16-04-1986 – 31-12-1991
Shri N. Chakraborti
Duration: 20-02-1985 – 15-04-1986
Shri B. K. Rao, IAS
Duration: 20-06-1982 – 19-02-1985
Shri S. M. Ochaney
Duration: 03-03-1982 – 19-06-1982
Shri R. D. Pradhan, IAS
Duration: 09-10-1979 – 02-03-1982
Shri P. G. Gavai, IAS
Duration: 14-06-1977 – 13-07-1979
Shri S. V. Bhave, IAS
Duration: 12-09-1972 – 20-05-1977
Shri Y. S. Kasbekar, IAS
Duration: 18-04-1972 – 12-09-1972
Shri R. Doraiswamy, IAS
Duration: 01-01-1970 – 17-04-1972
Shri K. C. Madappa, IAS
Duration: 05-12-1966 – 31-12-1969
Dr. Nagendra Singh, ICS
Duration: 06-02-1956 – 04-12-1966
Shri B. R. Patel, ICS
Duration: 08-05-1954 – 01-09-1955
Shri N. M. Butch, ICS
Duration: 17-08-1953 – 05-03-1954
Shri S. Jagannathan, ICS
Duration: 13-01-1950 – 13-06-1953
Shri Arthur S. LaL, ICS
Duration: 03-09-1949 – 23-12-1949
Representations
| Sr. No. | Event Name | Event Date | Download/View |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ship Building & Repair – Catalyst for Economic Growth INMEX | SMM | 8-12/09/2025 | Presentation Concept Note |
| 2 | GMIS - Innovation mechanism for enahncing tonnage, ship regisration and ship financing | 27-10-2025 | Presentation |
| 3 | ABB Decarbonization Event dt.271025 presentation by DG(S) | 27/10/2025 | Presentation Concept Note |
| 4 | Guardians if the Sea_Welcome Presentation | 28/10/2025 | Presentation |
| 5 | Seas of Opportunity India Netherlands Session dt.291025 | 29/10/2025 | Presentation Concept Note |
| 6 | Blue Economy Finiance & Investment_29.10.2024 | 29/10/2025 | Presentation |
| 7 | Event 5_Denmark Country Session_IMW 29th October | 29/10/2025 | Presentation Concept Note |
| 8 | Event 4_Transnational Connectivity by Director General of Shipping_IMW | 29/10/2025 | Presentation Concept Note |
| 9 | Human Capital_DG Shyam Jagannathan_ Note_V2 | 30/10/2025 | Presentation Concept Note |
| 10 | Maritime SheEO 2 | 30/10/2025 | Presentation Concept Note |
