• Naval Architecture Wing's day to day activities and execution of all delegated powers of CSS as CSS
• Shipping Development Branch
• IMO Web-administrator
• Handling of all Maritime Safety Committee and other Sub-committee matters of IMO meetings
• ISM and ISPS audits, MLC inspections matters pertaining to Naval Architecture Wing.
• Development of policies for Flag state implementation of IMO Conventions such as SOLAS, MARPOL, Tonnage, CLOREG etc.
• Issuance of Executive Orders and framing and updating of rules under various IMO Conventions/ Merchant Shipping Act.
• Preparing the policies and guidelines for monitoring of Recognized Organizations
• Development of policies for Port State and Flag State inspection
• Evaluation of Accident and Casualty investigation reports
• Approving authority of plans and documents for ships (Cargo and Passenger ships) such as Structural plans, Trim and Stability booklet, crew accommodation plans, structural fire protection, tonnage computations etc.
• Processing of various exemptions required from the rule requirements.
• Examination of Port State Control/Flag State Inspection reports and follow up action with owners/IMO/Classification Societies.
• Examination of class reports/safety construction survey reports concerning hull and load line matters and follow up action.
• All matters relating to IOMOU Secretariat on Port State Control matters

Duties:

• A. Assist Chief Ship Surveyor in administrative matters of Naval Architecture wing

B. Statutory and Regulatory Functions

• Plan Approval and Vessel Certification - construction, structural fire protection, stability, escape arrangements, ventilation, and pollution prevention measures per IMO regulations
• Implementation of IMO Instruments. Attending IMO meetings and implementing relevant conventions, codes, circulars, and guidelines.
• Seafarer Accommodation - Scrutiny and approval of seafarer accommodation and onboard arrangements for compliance with statutory standards.
• Load Line and Tonnage – Technical oversight of matters pertaining to the International Convention on Load Lines and the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement.
• Ensuring compliance with the International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk.
• Survey and Certification of Foreign Ships: - Technical review of foreign ships' survey and certification for issuance of coastal trading licenses.
• Survey Extensions and Condition Assessments - Reviewing and approving extensions of statutory surveys and certificates.
• Exemptions and Equivalency Certification – Recommend for issuance of technical exemptions and equivalencies under statutory rules.
• Inspection, Enforcement, and Detentions - Enforcement actions including recommendation for detention of vessels found unseaworthy or in contravention of safety standards.
• Representing DGS in technical committees of Recognized Organizations.
• Conducting audits under the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) as an IMO-approved auditor.

B. Developmental and Strategic Functions

• Policy Advisory and Implementation Support:
• Liaison with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) on policies for indigenous shipbuilding under Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
• Providing inputs to the Ministry of Commerce on import tariffs, HSN codes, and maritime trade matters.
• Design Standardization and Innovation Enablement:
• Facilitating standardization of ship designs to promote modular construction.
• Promoting use of green propulsion, AI-driven tools, digital twins, and smart manufacturing in Indian shipyards.
• Quality Assurance and Technical Frameworks - Coordinating with classification societies to establish robust quality assurance systems for ship construction and repair.
• Skill Development and Academic Linkages:
• Participating in occupational standard-setting and faculty development.
• Digital Governance Initiatives - Leading development of a national portal for shipbuilding/repair approvals, standards dissemination, and real-time monitoring of policy schemes.
• Matters pertaining to Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS), assisted by Mr Nikhil Kumar, SS

C. Emerging Strategic & Commercial Facilitation Roles

• Commercial Operations Facilitation Unit (Short-term):
• Addressing taxation and financing ecosystem issues in shipbuilding.
• Recommending measures for reducing cost of capital and improving ease of doing business in maritime commercial operations.
• Strategic Shipbuilding & Repair Business Development Unit (Mid-term):
• Supporting the formulation and review of India's national shipbuilding strategy under the Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision (MAKV) 2047.
• All matters pertaining to Age norms
• All matters pertaining to Taxation anomalies in shipping/ shipbuilding sector

A. Statutory and Regulatory Functions

• Assessment of Condition Evaluation report and Executive Hull Summary of ESP vessels.

B. Developmental and Strategic Functions

• Cluster Development & Infrastructure Planning - Handling all matters pertaining to Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS) – Development of Greenfield clusters and Expansion of Brownfield shipyard
• Coastal Shipping – All matters pertaining to Coastal Shipping
• Fishing vessels – All matters pertaining to Fishing Vessel construction
• Sailing vessels – All matters pertaining to Saling Vessels
• Policy Advisory and Implementation Support – Liaison with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) on policies for indigenous shipbuilding under Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
• Design Standardization and Innovation Enablement:
• Facilitating standardization of ship designs to promote modular construction.
• Promoting use of green propulsion, AI-driven tools, digital twins, and smart manufacturing in Indian shipyards.
• Quality Assurance and Technical Frameworks:
• Coordinating with classification societies to establish robust quality assurance systems for ship construction and repair.
• Support to Maritime Development Fund (MDF) - Providing technical inputs on project evaluation related to green shipping, shipyard infrastructure, and innovation.
• Skill Development and Academic Linkages - Participating in occupational standard-setting and faculty development.
• Digital Governance Initiatives - Leading development of a national portal for shipbuilding/repair approvals, standards dissemination, and real-time monitoring of policy schemes.

C. Emerging Strategic & Commercial Facilitation Roles

• Strategic Shipbuilding & Repair Business Development Unit (Mid-term):
• Supporting the formulation and review of India's national shipbuilding strategy under the Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision (MAKV) 2047.

D. Others

• Updating of Sagarmanthan portal

Statutory and Regulatory Functions

• Plan Approval and Vessel Certification - Oversight of surveys and certification of passenger vessels and other ship types as per SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line, and Tonnage conventions.
• Implementation of IMO Instruments:
• Attending IMO meetings and implementing relevant conventions, codes, circulars, and guidelines.
• Dealing with construction, structural fire protection, stability, escape arrangements, ventilation, and pollution prevention measures per IMO regulations.
• Seafarer Accommodation:
• Scrutiny and approval of seafarer accommodation and onboard arrangements for compliance with statutory standards.
• Survey Extensions and Condition Assessments:
• Reviewing and approving extensions of statutory surveys and certificates.
• Evaluation of Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS) survey requirements for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers.
• Exemptions and Equivalency Certification:
• Recommend for issuance of technical exemptions and equivalencies under statutory rules.

B. Developmental and Strategic Functions

• Policy Advisory and Implementation Support:
• Liaison with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) on policies for indigenous shipbuilding under Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
• Providing inputs to the Ministry of Commerce on import tariffs, and maritime trade matters.
• Design Standardization and Innovation Enablement:
• Facilitating standardization of ship designs to promote modular construction.
• Promoting use of green propulsion, AI-driven tools, digital twins, and smart manufacturing in Indian shipyards.
• Quality Assurance and Technical Frameworks:
• Coordinating with classification societies to establish robust quality assurance systems for ship construction and repair.
• Container Manufacturing matters:
• Liaison with the ministry with regard to incentivization matters for manufacturing containers in India.
• Skill Development and Academic Linkages - Participating in occupational standard-setting and faculty development.
• Digital Governance Initiatives - Leading development of a national portal for shipbuilding/repair approvals, standards dissemination, and real-time monitoring of policy schemes.
• Matters pertaining to Indian Ship Technology Centre (ISTC)
• Matters pertaining to Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS)
• Assist Shri Ravi Kumar Moka, SS in Cluster Development & Infrastructure Planning regard to Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS) – Development of Greenfield clusters and Expansion of Brownfield shipyard

C. Emerging Strategic & Commercial Facilitation Roles

• Strategic Shipbuilding & Repair Business Development Unit (Mid-term):
• Supporting the formulation and review of India's national shipbuilding strategy under the Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision (MAKV) 2047.

D. Others

• Court Case matters

Duties:

A. Statutory and Regulatory Functions

• Plan Approval and Vessel Certification - Oversight of surveys and certification of passenger vessels and other ship types as per SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line, and Tonnage conventions.
• Implementation of IMO Instruments:
• Attending IMO meetings and implementing relevant conventions, codes, circulars, and guidelines.
• Dealing with construction, structural fire protection, stability, escape arrangements, ventilation, and pollution prevention measures per IMO regulations.

B. Developmental and Strategic Functions

• Policy Advisory and Implementation Support:
• Liaison with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) on policies for indigenous shipbuilding under Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
• Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy (SBFAP 1.0 and 2.0):
• Overseeing technical evaluation of applications under SBFA Policy / Scheme.
• Monitoring implementation and audits, including the digital portal for policy transparency.
• Operationalizing the Shipbreaking Credit Note Scheme.
• Digital Governance Initiatives:
• Leading development of a national portal for shipbuilding/repair approvals, standards dissemination, and real-time monitoring of policy schemes.
• Matters pertaining to Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS)

C. Emerging Strategic & Commercial Facilitation Roles

• Strategic Shipbuilding & Repair Business Development Unit (Mid-term):
• Supporting the formulation and review of India's national shipbuilding strategy under the Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision (MAKV) 2047.

D. Others

• Updating of Sagarmanthan portal

• Managing confidential documents and maintaining records with accuracy.
• Coordinating appointments, scheduling meetings, and handling the officer's engagement diary.
• Preparing tour programs, arranging domestic and international travel including flights, and processing TA bills for CSS Coordination for vehicle allotment.
• Handling official emails and correspondence, drafting meeting notices, and preparing documents for meetings.
• Screening and redirecting phone calls efficiently.
• Processing receipts and emails through the e-office system and monitoring dak papers.
• Carrying out additional administrative, coordination, and support tasks as assigned by senior officers.

• Dealing with the case /receipt received from Shipping Company/Branches/Ministry
• Dealing with e-office file process/In-principle/Financial approval of Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme.
• Dealing with the process of VIP references, Parliament Questions, RTI etc.
• Typing work related to Naval Architecture Wing.
• File process/ Maintain record of Plans and documents received from Shipping Company.
• Stamping and Prepare Sanction letter of Plans

• Dairying of daks received from Naval Architecture Wing
• Prepare Hindi Quarterly & Monthly Report
• Endorsement of EHS Report of the vessels
• Typing work related to naval Architecture Wing.
• Preparing Minutes of the meeting

• File and other Papers Carrying from branch to Officer concerned and other department/ Branches within building.
• Taking Xerox copies of documents/ issuing letters/ sending fax etc.
• Helping branch for searching files/ collecting stationary items.
• Assisting in arrangement and maintenance of files, registers, and documents in proper order.
• Any other miscellaneous task or duty assigned by the superior authority from time to time in the interest of the organization.