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.
Approved Dangerous Goods Packaging Test Centres
6 CentresThe 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 |
|
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 |
|
05.06.2024 |
| 3 | DGS/CARGO/ IMDG/AHMEDABAD/ 001 |
Indian Institute of Packaging, AhmedabadCFC Building, GIDC Apparel Park, Khophara, Ahmedabad 380 021Ph: 079-22930200 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
28.01.2029 |
Approved Marine Laboratories for IMSBC Tests
8 LaboratoriesThe 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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
09.05.2030 |
⚠ Orders of Withdrawal of Approval
- M/s. Alex Stewart International (India) Pvt. Ltd. Withdrawal Order
- M/s. Mitra S.K. Pvt. Ltd. Withdrawal Order
Companies Approved for Dedicated Secure Website and Weighbridges (VGM)
4 EntitiesThe 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 |
Companies and Shippers Approved for VGM Method-2
4 ApprovalsThe 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 |
Cargo Branch, Nautical Wing
Directorate General of Maritime Administration, India | Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India
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