नौवहन महानिदेशालय
Directorate General of Shipping
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Government of India
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Nautical Wing

Cargo — Approved Entities

The Cargo Branch of the Nautical Wing administers approvals and authorisations relating to the safe carriage of cargo by sea, including dangerous goods packaging test centres under the IMDG Code, marine laboratories under the IMSBC Code, and the Verified Gross Mass framework for containers under SOLAS Chapter VI as amended with effect from 1 July 2016.

SOLAS Ch. VI & VII IMDG Code IMSBC Code VGM (SOLAS Reg. VI/2) MS Notice 04 of 2018 MS Notice 04 of 2016 MS Act 2025
Container VGM
Dangerous Goods (IMDG)
Solid Bulk Cargo (IMSBC)
6
Approved IMDG Packaging Test Centres
8
Approved IMSBC Marine Laboratories
4
VGM Dedicated Secure Website Providers
4
VGM Method-2 Approved Shippers
MS Notice 04 of 2018 dated 25.07.2018  |  IMDG Code Ch. 4.1 & Part 6

Approved Dangerous Goods Packaging Test Centres

6 Centres

The following test centres have been approved by the Directorate General of Shipping in accordance with MS Notice 04 of 2018 dated 25 July 2018, as per the requirements of Chapter 4.1 and Part 6 of the IMDG Code, for the testing of packages intended for the carriage of dangerous goods by sea.

Sr. Certificate No. Name and Address of Test Centre Type of Test Approval Valid Until
1 DGS/CARGO/
IMDG/MUMBAI/
001
Indian Institute of Packaging, MumbaiE-2 MIDC Area, P.B. No. 9432, Andheri (East), Mumbai 400 093Ph: 91-22-2821 9803 / 9469 / 6751
  • Testing of packages for carriage of dangerous goods by sea (including IBC)
19.02.2029
2 DGS/CARGO/
IMDG/KOLKATA/
001
Indian Institute of Packaging, KolkataBlock CP-10, Sector V, Salt Lake Bidhan Nagar, Kolkata 700 091Ph: +91-33-2367 0763 / 6016
  • Testing of packages for carriage of dangerous goods by sea (except IBC)
05.06.2024
3 DGS/CARGO/
IMDG/AHMEDABAD/
001
Indian Institute of Packaging, AhmedabadCFC Building, GIDC Apparel Park, Khophara, Ahmedabad 380 021Ph: 079-22930200
  • Testing of packages for carriage of dangerous goods by sea (except IBC)
08.12.2024
4 DGS/CARGO/
IMDG/MUMBAI/
002
Western India Corrugated Box Manufacturers' Association138, Mittal Industrial Estate No. 3, M.V. Vasani Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai 400 059Ph: 022-28506716 / 9867882081
  • Testing of packages for carriage of dangerous goods by sea (except IBC)
29.08.2028
5 DGS/CARGO/
IMDG/CHENNAI/
001
Indian Institute of Packaging, ChennaiPlot No. 169, Industrial Estate, Perungudi, Chennai 600 096Ph: 044-2496 1560 / 0730
  • Testing of packages for carriage of dangerous goods by sea (including IBC)
05.03.2029
6 DGS/CARGO/
IMDG/DELHI/
001
Indian Institute of Packaging, DelhiPlot No. 21, Functional Industrial Estate, Patparganj Bus Depot, Delhi 110 092Ph: 011-22169612
  • Testing of packages for carriage of dangerous goods by sea (except IBC)
28.01.2029
IMSBC Approved Marine Laboratories
IMSBC Code, Appendix 2

Approved Marine Laboratories for IMSBC Tests

8 Laboratories

The following marine laboratories have been approved by the Directorate General of Shipping for carrying out tests as provided in Appendix 2 of the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargo (IMSBC) Code. These laboratories are authorised to conduct Flow Table Tests, Penetration Tests, and Modified Proctor and Fagerberg Tests for solid bulk cargoes.

Sr. Certificate No. Name and Address of Marine Laboratory Type of Test Authorised Approval Valid Until
1 DGS/CARGO/ML/
IMSBC/GOA/001
e-DOT Marine Laboratory4th and 5th Floor, Rukmini Towers, FL Gomes Road, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa 403 802Ph: +91 832 250 1715 | moisture@edot-solutions.com
  • Flow Table Test
  • Penetration Test
  • Modified Proctor and Fagerberg Test
31.07.2029
2 DGS/CARGO/ML/
IMSBC/GOA/003
M/s. PAC Shipping and Allied Services Pvt. Ltd.Flat No. 108, 1st Floor, Khalap Mansion, Vasco-da-Gama 403 802, GoaPh: 0832-250035 | goa@paciabs.in
  • Flow Table Test
  • Penetration Test
  • Modified Proctor and Fagerberg Test
21.08.2024
3 DGS/CARGO/ML/
IMSBC/ODISHA/003
Captain's Lab and Research CentreOpposite G and G Towers, Ambika School Street, Atharbanki, Paradip Port 754 142Ph: 9776723959 | labcaptains@gmail.com
  • Flow Table Test
  • Penetration Test
  • Modified Proctor and Fagerberg Test
25.05.2029
4 DGS/CARGO/ML/
IMSBC/02/2023
M/s. Therapeutices Chemical Research Corporation, BhubaneswarPlot No. 155/4 and 6/E/1, Sec-A, Zone B, Mancheswar Industrial Estates, Bhubaneswar 751 010
  • Flow Table Test
11.03.2027
5 DGS/CARGO/ML/
IMSBC/03/2023
M/s. Therapeutices Chemical Research Corporation, Mumbai204, 205, 304, 305, Shiv Industrial Estate, Near Byculla Goods Depot, Chinchpokli, Mumbai 400 012
  • Flow Table Test
  • Modified Proctor and Fagerberg Test
18.09.2027
6 DGS/CARGO/ML/
IMSBC/01/2023
M/s. J.B. Boda Insurance Surveyors and Loss Assessors Pvt. Ltd.D. No. 25-12-33/I, Godevari Street, Beside SBI, One Town Area, Visakhapatnam 530 001
  • Flow Table Test
16.01.2027
7 DGS/CARGOA4L/
IMSBC/
GANDHIDHAM/001
M/s. TCRC Inspection Private Limited, GandhidhamPlot No. 337, Sector No. 1A, Oslo Circle, Tagore Road, Gandhidham, Kutch 370 201, GujaratPh: 02836-220862 | gdhm@tcrcinspection.com
  • Flow Table Test
16.09.2029
8 DGS/CARGO/ML/
IMSBC/VISH/004
M/s. TCRC Inspection Private Limited, VisakhapatnamDoor No. 24-1-4, 1st and 2nd Floor, Retrofit House, Thompson Street, Maharanipeta Mandal, Visakhapatnam 530 001
  • Flow Table Test
09.05.2030

⚠  Orders of Withdrawal of Approval

VGM — Verified Gross Mass of Containers
Regulation 2 of SOLAS Chapter VI (in force from 1 July 2016): Every shipper of a packed container is required to verify and provide the Verified Gross Mass (VGM) of the container before it is loaded onto a vessel. Two methods are prescribed under MS Notice 04 of 2016 dated 11 May 2016 as amended: Method 1 involves weighing the packed container using calibrated and certified equipment, and Method 2 involves weighing all packages, cargo items, dunnage, and securing materials individually and adding the tare mass of the container using a certified weighing system approved by the Directorate General of Shipping.
MS Notice 04 of 2016 dated 11.05.2016 as amended  |  SOLAS Ch. VI Reg. 2  |  VGM Method 1

Companies Approved for Dedicated Secure Website and Weighbridges (VGM)

4 Entities

The following companies have been approved by the Directorate General of Shipping as providers of Dedicated Secure Websites (DSW) for the electronic submission and management of Verified Gross Mass data in accordance with MS Notice 04 of 2016 as amended.

Sr. Acceptance No. Name of Company Dedicated VGM Website and Contact Details Validity Weighbridge List
1 DGS/VGM/DSW/
002/2017
Esquire Infolab Systems Pvt. Ltd.Bhubaneswar www.esquire.co.invgm.esquire.co.in
esquire@esquire.co.in | top@esquire.co.in
+91-6746888006 | +91-9437887874
31.01.2029 Download
2 DGS/VGM/DSW/
003/2017
Odex India Solution Private LimitedMumbai www.odex.co
liji.nowal@odexglobal.com | vgm.support@odex.co
+91-9833280517 | +91-9321514549
24.02.2029 Download
3 DGS/VGM/DSW/
001/2022
M/s. Eonepay LSP Pvt. Ltd.New Delhi www.eonepay.in
info@eonepay.in | M: +91-9310519044
18.07.2025 Refer website
4 DGS/VGM/DSW/
011/2019
M/s. Portall Infosystems Pvt. Ltd.Mumbai www.portall.inevgm.portall.in
manoranjang@portall.in | Tel: 022-49760052
28.02.2029 Refer website
VGM Method-2 Approved Shippers
MS Notice 04 of 2016 dated 11.05.2016 as amended  |  SOLAS Ch. VI Reg. 2  |  VGM Method 2

Companies and Shippers Approved for VGM Method-2

4 Approvals

The following companies and shippers have been approved by the Directorate General of Shipping for the use of Method-2 for verifying the gross mass of containers in accordance with MS Notice 04 of 2016 dated 11 May 2016 as amended. Under Method-2, the shipper uses a certified weighing system to determine the VGM by summing the masses of all individual cargo items, packing materials, and dunnage, and adding the tare mass of the container.

Sr. Approval No. Name of Company / Shipper Address Validity
1 DGS/VGM/
M-2/04/2019
M/s. Ahlstrom Munksjo Fibercomposites India Pvt. Ltd. Mundra SEZ MITAP, Plot No. 07, Survey No. 141, Mundra, Kutch 370 421Ph: +91 2838 619100 | manoj.chadha@ahlstrom-munksjo.com 05.01.2028
2 DGS/VGM/
M-2/05/2019
M/s. Anjani Udyog Pvt. Ltd. Survey No. 141 (P), MITAP, Sector 12/S, Mundra SEZ, Mundra, Kutch 370 421Ph: 09898516256 | excise@skaps.com 20.02.2025
3 DGS/VGM/
M-2/03/2018
Terram Geosynthetics Pvt. Ltd. Plot No. 5, Block B, Sector 12S, Adani Port and SEZ, Mundra, Dist. Kutch, Pin 370 421Ph: 02838-657092 | ukulkarni@terramgeo.com 15.03.2027
4 DGS/VGM/
M-2/01/2017
SKAPS Industries India Pvt. Ltd. Plot No. A-20, Survey No. 423, Mahagujarat Industrial Estate, Sarkhej-Bavla Highway, Village Moraiya, Ta. Sanand, Ahmedabad 382 210 26.08.2027
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Cargo Branch, Nautical Wing

Directorate General of Maritime Administration, India  |  Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India

Cargo Safety

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