नौवहन महानिदेशालय
Directorate General of Shipping
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Government of India
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IT Conclave 2025 - Leveraging Technology in Maritime

The IT Conclave 2025, organised by the Directorate General of Shipping in collaboration with The Company of Master Mariners of India, marked a significant milestone in India's maritime digital journey. The programme was inaugurated by Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon'ble Union Cabinet Minister, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), and graced by Shri Shantanu Thakur, Hon'ble Minister of State, MoPSW. The event brought together senior maritime administrators, digital experts, and industry leaders to deliberate on technology-driven reforms aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, and sustainability. Key highlights of the Conclave included the launch of: The Revamped DG Shipping Website, The SBFA (Ship Board Familiarisation & Assessment) Module, The new Visitor Access Management System, MTO (Multimodal Transport Operator) & Chartering Permission Services. These initiatives reflect MoPSW's commitment to building a Smart, Safe, and Sustainable Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), aligned with the broader vision of Digital India and Maritime India Vision 2030.