नौवहन महानिदेशालय
Directorate General of Shipping
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Government of India
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Roles And Responsibilities

Sr No. Name Designation Responsibilities
1 Shri Ajithkumar Sukumaran Chief Surveyor-cum-Additional DG (Engineering) Leads the Engineering Wing with overall responsibility for ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and technical excellence in Indian merchant shipping. Provides strategic direction in regulatory matters, decarbonization, and global maritime alignment.
2 Shri Satish D. Kamath Deputy Chief Surveyor-cum-Sr. DDG (Technical) Oversees all aspects of Green Shipping, Decarbonization, and Sustainability. Manages fire safety approvals, MEPC, PPR, and TCC committee matters. Leads transition to new website/e-Samudra. Represents CS in STCW Compliance Board and handles assigned duties.
3 Shri Aniruddha Chaki Deputy Chief Surveyor-cum-Sr. DDG (Technical) Manages administration, staffing, and RTI-related tasks. Coordinates survey, certification, and convention-based exemptions. Supervises FSI/PSC, RO monitoring, and IT/e-Governance initiatives. Serves as Single Point of Contact for IMSAS and handles inter-ministerial coordination.
4 Shri Praveen Nair Deputy Chief Surveyor-cum-Sr. DDG (Technical) Leads engineer examination, assessment, and certification. Handles safe manning, MTI approvals, I/10 endorsements, IN-MN certification, public grievance, vigilance, and examination system upgrades. Supports web/e-Samudra transition.
5 Shri Gopikrishna C. Engineer & Ship Surveyor-cum-DDG (Technical) Manages ISM compliance, NCV exams, RSV/coastal vessel matters, fishing vessel certification, ship recycling (HKC), casualty investigation, and MARPOL/BWM/AFS implementation. Serves as focal point for IMO GloLitter and MLC Board. Approves engineering-related plans.
6 Shri Mahesh Korade Engineer & Ship Surveyor-cum-DDG (Technical) Handles COP issuance, MEO Class IV exams, Port Reception Facilities, IN-MN certification, court cases, VIP references, helpdesk, and IMO GloNoise activities. Coordinates Indo-Danish projects and manages portal transitions.
7 Ms. Rajni C. Nanwani Senior Private Secretary Provides administrative support including dictation, meeting minutes, file management, travel bookings, diary management, and coordination for all officers in the Engineering Wing. Handles confidential typing and correspondence.
8 Shri Anand Kumar Gupta Assistant Assists with ISM documentation, bunker management, LSA/FFA tracking, GHG & NGT reporting, IMO-MEPC tasks, and ship recycling work. Provides support as delegated by CS/officers.
9 Shri Navdeep Kharb Upper Division Clerk Supports survey/certification, SOLAS/MARPOL compliance, safe manning, RSV/coastal vessel documentation, grievance/VIP case tracking, coordination, and vigilance matters.
10 Shri Krishan Murari Ranjan Lower Division Clerk Handles plan approvals, PSC/FSI coordination, RTI, e-Governance, MTI communication, IMSAS tasks, and RO monitoring. Assists with routine tech/admin functions.
11 Shri Ujjawal Siradhana Lower Division Clerk Overseeing engineering examinations, certifications (COP/CoCs/CoE), and additional duties as assigned by senior leadership.
12 Mr. Yogesh Palkar   Manages all engineering examination-related data and entries.
13 Ms. Suchita Kadam Data Entry Operator Manages all engineering examination-related data and entries.
14 Mr. Rahul Utekar Data Entry Operator Manages all engineering examination-related data and entries.
15 Mr. Prasad Bhogale Data Entry Operator Manages all engineering examination-related data and entries.
16 Ms Prachi Vijay Narvekar Data Entry Operator Manages all engineering examination-related data and entries.
17 Ms. Yamini Sakhardande Data Entry Operator All exam related work, ISM work, Bunker, LSA and FFA Work
18 Ms. Prachi Sawant Data Entry Operator All exam related work, ISM work, Bunker, LSA and FFA Work
19 Mrs Kalpana Bhavesh Sabale Data Entry Operator Work related to Green Shipping
20 Mr. Tanaji Narayan Bhoir Data Entry Operator Work related to Ship recycling and IMO
21 Mrs Deepa Nair Senior Executive Assistant (Outsourced) Assists with data analysis, report preparation, portal updates, speaker coordination, travel docs, and event follow-ups. Supports PSC/FSI reporting and admin workflows for officers.
22 Shri Sanjay Janardan Khanderkar Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Manages visitor coordination, file/document movement, cleanliness, refreshments, meeting setup, basic admin tasks, and office security. Provides general operational support.
23 Shri Arvind Londhe Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Providing comprehensive administrative and clerical support, including visitor assistance, document handling, office maintenance, stationery management, and meeting coordination. Ensuring smooth office operations through filing, security upkeep, and task assistance as directed by officers.
24 Shri Ajay Sakpal Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Providing administrative and logistical support to the Engineering Wing, including visitor assistance, document handling, office maintenance, and meeting coordination. Responsible for stationery management, filing, security duties, and assisting with clerical tasks as directed by officers.