नौवहन महानिदेशालय
Directorate General of Shipping
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Government of India
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Shri Ajithkumar Sukumaran

Brief Profile

Shri Ajithkumar Sukumaran

Shri Ajithkumar Sukumaran

Chief Surveyor-cum-Additional Director General of Shipping (Engineering)

Designation :

Chief Surveyor-cum-Additional Director General of Shipping (Engineering)


Present Posting :

Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Mumbai


Educational Background :
  • B.Tech (Mechanical) – Kerala University
  • Chief Engineer Officer (Marine), Class-I – Govt. of India
  • Post Graduation in Maritime Operations & Management – IIT, Kharagpur

Professional Experience :
  • At Sea: 10 years as Marine Engineer (2 years as Chief Engineer).
  • Shore : 22 years with Directorate General of Shipping, Govt. of India.

Other professional exposures :
  • Committees :
    • Member, Academic Council, Indian Maritime University (IMU).
    • Chairman, TED19 Sectional Committee (Marine Engineering), Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
  • International Representation:
    • Led Indian delegations to IMO’s MEPC & MSC committees.
    • Represented India in International Maritime Conventions (IMO).
  • Govt. Roles :
    • Served as Govt. nominee on Boards of Chennai, Cochin & New Mangalore Port Trusts.

Engineering Wing

As the Head of the Engineering Wing, the Chief Surveyor bears the overall responsibility in ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence of the Indian mercantile marine. With a focus on statutory functions, green shipping, and evolving global priorities, the Chief Surveyor plays a lead role in aligning India with international maritime standards.