Capt. Anish Joseph
Brief Profile

Capt. Anish Joseph
Deputy Nautical Adviser cum Senior Deputy Director General (Tech)
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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
- Elected Member, IOPC Funds Joint Audit Body (2024–2026)
- 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
- Founding Member
- 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
- Branch Head of the Maritime Security Branch.
- Branch Head of STCW-EAC Branch (Nautical) – Responsible for signing of certificates on behalf of CEMM and handling all related policy matters.
- Engagements related to International Cooperation and participation in IMO meetings.
- Policy matters related to Ship Registration and augmentation of Indian tonnage.
- Policy matters related to Safety of Navigation and Carriage of Cargoes.
- Policy matters related to Offshore Safety.