समुद्रीय प्रशासन महानिदेशालय
Directorate General of Maritime Administration
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Government of India
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International Oil Pollution Compensation (IOPC) Funds

DGMA Participation in Meeting with IOPC Funds and International Group of P&I Clubs Officials of the Directorate General of Maritime Affairs (DGMA) organized a meeting held on 9 October 2026 at Reliance Corporate Park, Ghansoli, with representatives of the International Oil Pollution Compensation (IOPC) Funds, the International Group of P&I Clubs, major Indian oil receivers and industry representatives. Capt. Harinder Singh, DDG (Tech.) & Nautical Surveyor, DGMA, represented the Directorate during the discussions. The meeting focused on the functioning of the IOPC Funds, India's role as the largest contributor to the compensation regime, and matters relating to the international framework for addressing oil pollution incidents. The discussions also provided an opportunity for engagement with key stakeholders from the oil, shipping, legal, and maritime sectors. Participating organizations included Reliance Industries Limited, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL), the International Group of P&I Clubs, the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds, the Indian National Shipowners' Association (INSA), and Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai. DGMA remains committed to engaging with national and international stakeholders to support effective oil pollution compensation mechanisms and strengthen maritime environmental protection.