About Us
The Engineering Wing of the Directorate General of Shipping is headed by the Chief Surveyor-cum-Additional Director General (Technical) and comprises three Principal Officers (Engineering), eight Deputy Chief Surveyors, and twenty-nine Engineer and Ship Surveyors.
The Engineering Wing is responsible for the following core functions :
- Survey and certification of Indian ships, including passenger vessels, to ensure statutory compliance and implementation of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code on Indian vessels and companies.
- Port State Control (PSC) and Flag State Inspection (FSI) for elimination of substandard shipping; oversight of MARPOL-related matters for the prevention of marine pollution; and all green shipping and decarbonization initiatives.
- Implementation of the Hong Kong Convention and all matters related to ship recycling.
- Monitoring of Recognized Organizations (ROs), bunker suppliers, Fire Fighting Appliances (FFA), and lifeboat/davit service stations.
- Examination and certification of marine engineers in accordance with the STCW Convention.
- Representing and advancing India's position at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), particularly in the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), Technical Cooperation Committee (TCC), Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) Sub-Committee, and relevant intersessional working groups.
- Convention Responsibilities include:
- SOLAS: Chapters II-1, II-2, III, IX, X
- MARPOL: Annexes I to VI
- Ballast Water Management (BWM)
- Anti-Fouling Systems (AFS)
- Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW - Engineering)
- Other instruments such as FSS Code, HSC Code, IGF Code, ISM Code, RO Code, NOx Technical Code, etc.
The objective of the Engineering Wing is to ensure compliant, safe, and sustainable shipping.
Vision & Mission
Our mission is to promote a safe, compliant, and environmentally sustainable maritime ecosystem by aligning national practices with global standards and fostering technical excellence in marine engineering and ship safety.
About the Engineering Wing
Our Engineering Wing operates under DGS Order 16 of 2013, outlining the essential responsibilities managed by our team. Each officer within the DGS Engineering Wing is assigned specific tasks, ensuring smooth and effective management across maritime domain.
