Seminars and Conferences
The Engineering Wing of the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) regularly undertakes seminars, conferences, workshops, webinars and stakeholder consultations to promote knowledge dissemination, technical exchange and wider stakeholder engagement across the maritime sector. These initiatives provide a platform for bringing together Government agencies, maritime industry, technical experts, academia, research institutions and other stakeholders to deliberate on emerging policy, regulatory, technological and sustainability-related developments. Through such engagements, the Engineering Wing seeks to facilitate informed dialogue, strengthen institutional and industry capacities, share national and international best practices and support the development and implementation of initiatives aimed at a safe, sustainable, technologically advanced and future-ready maritime sector in India.
Maritime INDIA @ Net Zero – National Green Shipping Policy Workshop
14–15 January 2026
India Habitat Centre, New Delhi | Hybrid Mode
The then Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, in collaboration with the National Centre of Excellence for Green Ports and Shipping (NCoEGPS), TERI, organised a two-day national workshop titled "Maritime INDIA @ Net Zero" as a multi-ministerial and multi-stakeholder platform to deliberate on the draft National Green Shipping Policy (NGSP) and facilitate implementation-oriented action planning and coordinated national efforts towards a sustainable and low-carbon maritime sector.
Eight Thematic Sessions
- NGSP Governance and Implementation Architecture
- Green Ship Recycling
- Green Fuels and Alternate Energy Pathways
- Green Ports and Port-led Decarbonisation
- Green Ships and Technology Transition
- Green Finance and Market Instruments
- Green Skill and Capacity Building
- International Collaboration
Key Highlight
A key highlight of the workshop was the release of the knowledge document "Advanced Green Fuels for Maritime Applications – Roadmap for India". The deliberations and stakeholder feedback generated during the workshop provided inputs towards developing phased action plans, strengthening governance and coordination mechanisms and identifying implementation priorities for taking forward the National Green Shipping Policy.
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Maritime INDIA @ Net Zero – National Green Shipping Policy Three-Day Webinar
6–8 May 2026
Webinar | Pillar-wise Consultations
Building upon the deliberations and outcomes of the Maritime INDIA @ Net Zero – NGSP Multi-Ministerial Workshop held in January 2026, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), in collaboration with the National Centre of Excellence for Green Ports and Shipping (NCoEGPS), TERI, organised this three-day webinar as the next phase of stakeholder consultations for the National Green Shipping Policy (NGSP). The webinar was aimed at undertaking detailed pillar-wise consultations, presenting proposed national action plans and obtaining focused stakeholder inputs on implementation pathways and priority action areas.
- Green Fuels
- Green Ports and Port-led Decarbonisation
- Green Technology
- Green Finance and Investment Enablement
- Green Skill Development and Capacity Building
- Green Ships (Shipbuilding, Retrofit and Repair)
- Green Ship Recycling and Circular Economy
- Pollution Prevention
The discussions examined practical aspects of implementation, including technology and infrastructure readiness, alternative fuel transition, financing mechanisms, workforce preparedness, regulatory and safety considerations, sustainable shipbuilding and recycling and pollution prevention across the maritime value chain. The webinar provided a structured platform for Government, industry, technical experts and other stakeholders to contribute sector-specific knowledge and recommendations towards refinement of the NGSP and its implementation framework. The technical presentations and stakeholder deliberations helped identify implementation challenges, priority interventions and areas requiring coordinated action, thereby further strengthening the consultative process for development of the National Green Shipping Policy.
India Green Shipping Corridors – Consortium Incubation Workshop
28 May 2026
New Delhi | Indo-Danish Green Strategic Partnership
As part of the Indo-Danish Green Strategic Partnership, the Consortium Incubation Workshop (CIW) on the India Green Shipping Corridors Pre-Feasibility Study was held through collaboration between the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Indian Ports Association (IPA), Danish Energy Agency (DEA), Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) and the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS). The study adopted a data-driven and fuel-agnostic approach, assessing potential corridor opportunities across inland waterways, coastal and domestic shipping and deep-sea routes.
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Potential Routes Evaluated
40
Corridors Identified
4
Analytical Areas
3
Route Categories
Workshop Programme
The Consortium Incubation Workshop brought together stakeholders from across the maritime, ports, energy and alternative fuels ecosystem. The programme included high-level addresses, technical presentations and a panel discussion on "How can green corridors support India's green transition?". Detailed findings of the pre-feasibility study were presented across the four principal analytical areas of energy and fuels, ports, vessels and cargo and policy and regulation, providing the basis for subsequent discussions on potential corridor opportunities.
Screening and Commitment
As part of the pre-feasibility assessment, 40 potential green shipping corridors were identified across inland waterways, coastal and domestic shipping and deep-sea routes. These were taken forward through a structured screening and prioritisation process, including an interactive exercise during the workshop to identify first-wave corridors with potential for further development. The workshop also included a commitment exercise through which participating organisations indicated their interest in supporting the further maturation of the prioritised corridors.
The workshop marked the culmination of the pre-feasibility phase and provided a platform for progressing from broad corridor identification towards more focused assessment of promising opportunities. Further assessment and detailed feasibility work on the identified opportunities is being taken forward towards the development of viable green shipping corridors in India.
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Stakeholder Seminar on IMO–DNV Study on Potential Demand and Pricing of Alternative Marine Fuels in India
9 February 2026
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), Mumbai | IMO GreenVoyage2050 Programme
As part of India's engagement under the IMO GreenVoyage2050 Programme as a Lead Pilot Country, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) organised this stakeholder seminar. The study, undertaken by DNV in partnership with DGS and the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, assessed the potential demand, pricing and competitiveness of alternative marine fuels in India and opportunities for positioning India as a regional bunkering hub for low- and zero-carbon fuels. The seminar brought together maritime stakeholders to discuss the findings and their implications for India's transition towards alternative marine fuels.
Key Discussion Areas
- Vessel traffic and route analysis
- Potential demand across different fuel pathways
- Identification of prospective ports and clusters for alternative fuel bunkering
- Delivered fuel cost, operational reliability and clarity of approval processes
- Interactive Q&A sessions and focused breakout discussions on demand- and supply-side considerations
- Infrastructure readiness and sequencing of pilot initiatives
Key Insight
A key aspect of the discussions was the need to build initial demand around vessels already calling at Indian ports, particularly container vessels, rather than relying primarily on diversion of passing international traffic. The seminar provided an important platform for translating the findings of the IMO–DNV study into stakeholder discussions on future fuel pathways, bunkering infrastructure, competitiveness and policy and industry preparedness. The study and associated deliberations are intended to provide an evidence base for future planning and coordinated action towards development of an alternative marine fuel ecosystem in India.
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IMO–UNDP–GEF GloNoise Underwater Radiated Noise Toolkit Workshop
8–9 April 2026
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), Mumbai | IMO–UNDP–GEF GloNoise Partnership
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) conducted this two-day Underwater Radiated Noise (URN) Toolkit Workshop under the IMO–UNDP–GEF GloNoise Partnership. The workshop brought together international experts and maritime stakeholders to strengthen technical knowledge and national capacity for addressing underwater radiated noise from commercial shipping and its impact on the marine environment.
Lead Pilot Countries
- India Focal
- Argentina
- Chile
- Costa Rica
- South Africa
- Trinidad and Tobago
Workshop Coverage
- URN fundamentals and revised IMO Guidelines
- Application of GloNoise URN Toolkit (RAINDROP Lite and RAINDROP)
- Noise modelling, data requirements and assessment methodologies
- Application of tools for policy development and country-level implementation
Underwater radiated noise from commercial shipping is an emerging environmental concern as sound plays an important role in the communication, navigation, foraging, reproduction and predator avoidance of marine species. Noise generated by ships, particularly low-frequency sound from large commercial vessels, can interfere with these biological functions and adversely affect marine ecosystems. The workshop marked an important step in strengthening India's technical and institutional capacity for assessment and management of underwater radiated noise from shipping and supported the country's role as a Lead Pilot Country under the GloNoise Partnership. The initiative also contributes to broader efforts towards protection of marine biodiversity and sustainable shipping, including the objectives of SDG 14 – Life Below Water.
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IMO–FAO RegLitter Third Asia Regional Task Force Workshop and Port State Control Training
8–12 December 2025
Kochi, India | IMO–FAO RegLitter Project
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), in association with the Mercantile Marine Department (MMD), Kochi, hosted the Third Asia Regional Task Force Workshop under the RegLitter Project. The five-day regional programme was organised in collaboration with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and brought together representatives from participating Asian countries, IMO and FAO experts, international consultants, regional organisations, research institutions, strategic partners and members of India's National Task Force. The RegLitter Project builds upon the earlier GloLitter Partnerships Project, in which India participated as a Lead Partnering Country.
Regional Task Force Workshop
- National legal and regulatory frameworks
- National Action Plans and implementation gaps
- Ship-side and shore-side data collection
- Port reception facilities
- Research cooperation and regional partnerships
PSC Training and Demonstration
- MARPOL Annex V enforcement methodology
- London Convention/London Protocol
- Port reception facility requirements
- Practical onboard PSC inspection simulation aboard SSL Godavari
- Garbage Management Plan and Record Book verification
Indian Research and Initiatives Showcase
The workshop also provided a platform for showcasing Indian research and initiatives on marine litter reduction and mitigation. Technical presentations were delivered by ICAR-CIFT, ICAR-CMFRI, the M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation and Kochi Water Metro, covering marine litter research, implementation of India's National Action Plan, community-based approaches for addressing ghost gear and other initiatives for tackling marine litter.
Onboard PSC Inspection Simulation
A key component of the training was a practical onboard PSC inspection simulation aboard SSL Godavari, where participants applied Annex V requirements through verification of the Garbage Management Plan, Garbage Record Book, port reception facility receipts, onboard garbage storage arrangements and placards. This enabled participants to translate the technical and regulatory learning into practical inspection and compliance assessment.
Outcomes
The programme strengthened regional cooperation, technical capacity and knowledge-sharing for prevention and reduction of marine plastic litter from sea-based sources. It also enabled India to share its experience in development of its Country Status Assessment and National Action Plan, showcase national research and implementation initiatives and identify future areas of action under RegLitter, including further strengthening of the National Action Plan and continued regional cooperation with IMO, FAO and participating countries.
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