Seminar/Conferences
Advancing Global Maritime Training Standards and Regulatory Frameworks
Dr. P. K. Raut, DDG Shipping, represented the Directorate General of Shipping at the prestigious 12th Biennial International Conference on Ports, Shipping & Logistics on 25th February 2025. He chaired and moderated a high-impact Panel Discussion on ' Sustainability and Green Initiatives: Goals and Pathways - India 2047 & IMO 2050', alongside key stakeholders from the maritime industry. Dr. Raut emphasized the critical role of the maritime sector in achieving sustainability, aligning India's Maritime Vision 2030 & Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 with the International Maritime Organization's net-zero GHG emissions target by 2050.
Key Initiatives :
- Energy-Efficient Ship Design
- Fuel Incentives for Green Shipping
- Capacity Building & Training
- Policy Reforms for Sustainability
- Global Collaborations
- Digital Transformation
Advancing Global Maritime Training Standards and Regulatory Frameworks
28-02-2025
DG Shipping, Indian's Active Participation at IMO HTW-11
The Directorate General of Shipping, India, played a pivotal role on Day 1 of the 11th session of the International Maritime Organization Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training, and Watchkeeping (HTW-11) in London, reaffirming India's commitment to global maritime training and safety standards.
Key Contributions:
- Submission of 13 technical papers (HTW 11/6/8 to 11/6/21), all successfully progressing to the next stage.
- Active engagement in Working Groups on the comprehensive review of the 1978 STCW Convention, training for alternative fuels, and development of model courses.
- Strategic intervention in discussions on STCW oversight and IMSAS, ensuring a structured and progressive approach.
- DG Shipping remains committed to enhancing global maritime safety, training frameworks, and seafarer competency standards in alignment with IMO objectives.
