नौवहन महानिदेशालय
Directorate General of Shipping
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Government of India
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The Directorate General of Shipping provides an integrated online verification facility for all categories of seafarer credentials issued under the Merchant Shipping Act and the STCW Convention. Employers, shipping companies, port authorities, and other stakeholders may use the portals below to verify the authenticity of a Continuous Discharge Certificate, Certificate of Competency, Certificate of Proficiency, Seafarer Passport, or Certificate of Endorsement in real time. All verification services are hosted on the DGMA platform and are available without charge.