A message from Shri Praveen Nair, Deputy Director General & Dy. Chief Surveyor-cum-Sr. DDG (Tech.), offering insight into the Training Branch which plays a vital role in strengthening India’s maritime training framework by approving, regulating, and monitoring Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs) and seafarer training programs across the country. As the national authority for maritime training, the branch ensures that education and certification standards meet prescribed safety, competency, and quality benchmarks.

Through structured policies, institute approvals, inspections, and continuous oversight, the branch promotes alignment with international conventions and national regulations. It is responsible for setting training and curriculum standards, certifying trainers, and establishing transparent evaluation and examination systems.

By fostering continuous improvement, accountability, and effective governance, the Training Branch contributes to the development of a skilled, disciplined, and globally employable maritime workforce, reinforcing India’s position as a trusted source of trained seafarers worldwide.