नौवहन महानिदेशालय
Directorate General of Shipping
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Government of India
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Capt. Anish Joseph

Brief Profile

Capt. Anish Joseph

Capt. Anish Joseph

Deputy Nautical Adviser cum Senior Deputy Director General (Tech)

Designation :

Deputy Nautical Adviser cum Senior Deputy Director General (Tech)


Present Posting :

Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Mumbai


Educational Background :
  • M.Sc in Maritime Affairs (Distinction) – World Maritime University, Sweden Specialization: Maritime Safety & Environmental Administration
  • Master Mariner (FG) – Certificate of Competency, India
  • Member, Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (MICS-UK)

Professional Experience :

28+ Years of Maritime Leadership

  • At Sea (1995–2011) : Command experience as Master Mariner
  • Shore (9 Years with DGS) :
    • Spearheaded maritime/port security, anti-piracy, and regulatory reforms
    • Represented India at IMO, multilateral forums, and bilateral security collaborations

Other professional exposures :
  • Global Governance & Audits :
    • Elected Member, IOPC Funds Joint Audit Body (2024–2026)
      • Secured 50/66 votes from member states
    • IMO-empanelled Auditor for :
      • IMSAS audits, ISM/ISPS compliance, Port State Control
  • Leadership & Associations: :
    • Founding Member
      • WMU India Alumni Association
      • Nautical Institute – India SW Branch
    • Fellow, Company of Master Mariners of India (Ex-Secretary, Kochi Chapter)
    • Sasakawa Fellow & Member, Friends of WMU Japan
  • Technical Proficiency :
    • Advanced skills in Power BI, CMS (WordPress/Drupal), Linux systems
    • Web design and digital program management
  • Key Strengths :
    • Strategic Policy Development
    • International Maritime Diplomacy
    • Cybersecurity & Data-Driven Decision Making

Nautical Wing
  1. Branch Head of the Maritime Security Branch.
  2. Branch Head of STCW-EAC Branch (Nautical) – Responsible for signing of certificates on behalf of CEMM and handling all related policy matters.
  3. Engagements related to International Cooperation and participation in IMO meetings.
  4. Policy matters related to Ship Registration and augmentation of Indian tonnage.
  5. Policy matters related to Safety of Navigation and Carriage of Cargoes.
  6. Policy matters related to Offshore Safety.