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Capt. S.I. Abul Kalam Azad |
Nautical Advisor - cum-Addl. DG (Nautical) [In-Charge] |
- Head of the Nautical Wing certifies seafarers through examinations for Masters and Mates.
- Supervise the registration of ships and maintain the Central Register.
- Investigate maritime accidents and casualties and examine related reports and proceedings.
- Inspect ship safety equipment to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Oversee compliance with manning requirements and cargo-related safety standards.
- Coordinate air-sea search and rescue operations.
- Approve the use and development of indigenous safety equipment for Indian ships.
- Manage and guide the training of nautical personnel in the Merchant Navy.
- Represent India in international maritime bodies and ensure compliance with international maritime conventions.
- Handle matters related to shipwrecks and salvage operations.
- Grant statutory dispensations for Masters, Mates, and Radio Officers where appropriate.
- Oversee safety radio and telegraph surveys, including their extensions abroad.
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| 2 |
Capt. Anish Joseph |
Deputy Nautical Advisor-cum-Sr. DDG (Tech.) |
- Head of Maritime Security and STCW-EAC (Nautical) Branch
- Signs STCW-EAC certificates on behalf of CEMM
- Leads international cooperation and IMO engagement
- Formulates policy for ship registration and tonnage growth
- Oversees policies for navigation safety, cargo carriage, and offshore safety
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| 3 |
Capt. Nitin Mukesh |
Deputy Nautical Advisor-cum-Sr. DDG (Tech.) |
- Heads BoPS, ISPS, and Maritime Health Branch
- Manages matters related to SOLAS Chapters III & XI-2 (LSA, ISPS)
- Responsible for LSA dispensations
- Oversees NSPC operations
- Functions as Management Representative (QMS)
- Handles RTI and grievance redressal
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| 4 |
Capt. P.C. Meena |
Nautical Surveyor-cum-DDG (Tech.) |
- Manages marine insurance including Non-IG authorization
- Oversees matters under Port Entry Rules, 2012
- Deals with SOLAS Chapter V (Navigation)
- Covers SOLAS Chapter VI (Cargo, Dangerous Goods)
- Handles safe manning dispensation requests
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| 5 |
Capt. Harinder Singh |
Nautical Surveyor-&-DDG(Tech.) |
- Leads maritime casualty investigation and emergency response
- Heads LRIT-DGCOMM and MMDAC
- Addresses SOLAS Chapter XI-1 matters (Casualty)
- Responsible for wreck and salvage
- Coordinates ETV deployment and cyclone responses
- Handles WMU and IOPC Fund matters
- Participates in international cooperation and IMO meetings
- Coordinates within Nautical Wing and other DGS wings
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| 6 |
Capt. Ravi Sikarwar |
Nautical Surveyor-cum- DDG [Tech.] |
- Oversees STCW and EAC certification (on behalf of Dy. NA)
- Handles safe manning and related dispensations
- Manages HSC training and certification
- Responsible for offshore and polar water safety
- Covers SOLAS Chapter III
- Executes additional duties as directed by NA (I/c)
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| 7 |
Shri Balunkeshore Mohapatra |
Senior Radio Surveyor-cum- Assistant Director General |
- Coordinates with ITU and WRC
- Interfaces with Ministry of Communications on licensing/exams
- Implements Radio Regulations and SOLAS compliance
- Disseminates Maritime Safety Information with NHO
- Manages GMDSS and SOLAS Chapter IV & XI-1 matters
- Updates GMDSS course syllabi (ROC & GOC)
- Certifies EPIRB/SART stations
- Allocates MMSI and Call Signs to MMDs, buoys, and government vessels
- Approves GMDSS & AIS retrofits for passenger ships
- Handles RTI for Nautical Wing
- Maintains central ship registry records
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| 8 |
Shri Sumit Kumar |
Sr. Private Secretary to Nautical Advisor (I/c) |
- Manages phone, email, appointments, TA bills, and correspondence
- Prepares meeting minutes and D.O. letters
- Assists with e-Procurement (Second Custodian)
- Handles coordination branch communications
- Updates website as per Office Order No. 125/2024
- Executes tasks assigned by NA(I/c)/Dy.NA/NS
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| 9 |
Ms. Archana P. Naik |
Executive Officer |
- Handles Port Entry Rules and Non-IG insurance approvals
- Manages RTI, CPGRAM, grievances, and Parliament questions
- Supervises Coordination Branch matters
- Supports Secretary and DGS Review Meeting documentation
- Engages with STCW/Training policy issues
- Manages administrative and staff functions
- Oversees contractual staff activities
- Performs duties assigned by NA (I/c)
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| 10 |
Shri Madhav Damodar Patil |
Assistant |
- Manages ETV, casualty, salvage, and wreck removal tasks
- Supports LRIT and DG Comm matters
- Deals with IOPC, WMU, NMSAR, IMSBC, iMDG, and VGM (Methods 1 & 2)
- Coordinates dispensation, safe manning, and towing permissions
- Addresses Port Entry Rules and RTI/legal/budget matters
- Arranges meetings
- Works with INCOIS and Maritime Knowledge Cluster
- Executes tasks from Dy.NA and NS
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| 11 |
Shri Amol Deorao Raut |
Assistant |
- Life Saving Appliances (LSA)
- Insurance
- NSPC
- BoPS/ISPS
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| 12 |
Shri Shailendra Ro |
Upper Division Clerk |
- ITU Registration
- RTI
- Ship Registration related work
- Radio Related work
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| 13 |
Shri Rahul |
Upper Division Clerk |
- Examination & COC issuance matters of Nautical Branch.
- Maritime Security matters of MSB Branch
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| 14 |
Shri Sandeep Puralkar |
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) |
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| 15 |
Mrs. Shifa shaikh |
LRIT Accountant |
- Examination related work as per instruction and supervision of NA(i/c)
- Dealing with files of CDAC, ISRO, IMSO, DGLL, IRS, BSNL, Marine traffic, MM-DAC, Foreign inward payments, budget of LRIT department.
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| 16 |
Shri Shrikant Chandrakant Ghorpade |
Data Entry Operator |
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| 17 |
Ms. Saniya Santosh Raut |
Data Entry Operator |
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| 18 |
Ms. Amruta Akshay Kadam |
Data Entry Operator |
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| 19 |
Ms. Shivani Dilip Raut |
Data Entry Operator |
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| 19 |
Ms. Sneha Ganesh Amte |
Data Entry Operator |
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| 20 |
Ms. Pooja Utekar |
Data Entry Operator |
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| 21 |
Ms. Ashwini Karkare |
Data Entry Operator |
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| 22 |
Shri. Prashant Prakash Nimbare |
Data Entry Operator |
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| 23 |
Ms. Mrunali Mahesh Shirodkar |
Data Entry Operator |
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| 24 |
Ms. Meenakshi Ashok Polleyi |
Data Entry Operator |
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| 25 |
Ms. Darshika Vinod Mishra |
Data Entry Operator |
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| 26 |
Ms. Khan Sher Banu Aleem Raza |
Data Entry Operator |
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| 27 |
Ms. Prerana Vijay Raynak |
Data Entry Operator |
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| 28 |
Mrs. Renuka Nishant Kadechkar |
Data Entry Operator |
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| 29 |
Mrs. Priyanka Samresh Surve |
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) |
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