समुद्रीय प्रशासन महानिदेशालय
Directorate General of Maritime Administration
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Government of India
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Mission 20% by 2030 – Writeup for DGMA Website


Mission 20% by 2030 aims to increase India’s share of the global seafarer workforce to 20 per cent, supported by quality training, sea-time access, global employment and seafarer welfare. The Mission advances the workforce objectives of Maritime India Vision 2030.

Executive Overview


Mission 20% by 2030 aims to increase India’s share of the global seafarer workforce to 20 per cent, supported by quality training, sea-time access, global employment and seafarer welfare. The Mission advances the workforce objectives of Maritime India Vision 2030.

BIMCO Workforce Outlook


BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping estimate a global shortage of 39,100 certified officers in 2026, with 113,735 additional officers required by 2030. This creates a significant opportunity for India to expand its supply of qualified maritime professionals.

SHORTAGE

39,100

Estimated global shortage of certified officers in 2026

REQUIREMENT

113,735

Additional officers required globally by 2030

TARGET

20%

India’s targeted share of the global seafarer workforce by 2030

Global Benchmarking


Leading seafarer-supplying nations combine strong training standards, assured sea-time, employer partnerships and efficient certification. India can adapt these practices to improve training-to-employment conversion and global competitiveness.

Intervention Buckets


 
BUCKET 1
Competent and Qualified Seafarers

  • Strengthening training standards and curriculum quality
  • Ensuring assured sea-time access for trainees
  • Improving training-to-employment conversion
BUCKET 2
Technology Intervention

  • Digital platforms for training and certification
  • Simulators and modern learning tools
  • Efficient monitoring of seafarer career progression
BUCKET 3
Welfare and Facilitation Agenda

  • Seafarer welfare and grievance redressal
  • Medical and family support
  • Facilitation of global employment opportunities