What is DG Shipping E-Governance and How to Use It?
DG Shipping E-Governance is a web-based system that provides various online services to the stakeholders of the maritime sector in India. It is an initiative of the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), which is the statutory maritime authority appointed by the Government of India under the Merchant Shipping Act 1958. The DGS is responsible for implementing the provisions of the act and various international conventions related to safety, security, pollution prevention and other mandatory requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
DG Shipping E-Governance-How to use it
- Visit this official link to access the website.
- Fill your indos number and password
- Shortly you will get login, and you can access following services offered under this:
SMO-Other Activities
CDC Management & CoC as Cook
Update Seafarer Profile
Request for Personal Details Correction in Seafarer Profile
Examination
CoC and CoC Revalidation
DC Endorsement,GMDSS Radio Operator
IGF Code Basic CoP
eMigration declaration for Master & Chief Engg.
Grievance Report for Women Seafarer
Grievance Redressal Mechanism
Training
Recruitment and Placement Services
Sailing Vessel Identity Card
e-Pass for Seafarer and Non Seafarer
Stranded Seafarer Details for Repatriation
Crew Manifest for Charter Flight
Sign on Certificate for Vaccination at Dedicated Hospital
The DG Shipping E-Governance system aims to simplify and streamline the processes and procedures involved in various aspects of shipping such as ship registration, licensing, chartering, survey, coastal shipping, plan and manual approval, seafarer management, examination, certification, training, recruitment and placement services, administration, equipment and service station, portnet, meetings and resolutions, rules and regulation information system, MPSO, MTO renewal, CIP reporting, medical fitness and liferaft service station.
The system also provides a platform for online communication and interaction between the DGS headquarters, field offices, allied offices, autonomous bodies and other stakeholders such as ship owners, operators, managers, agents, seafarers, training institutes, service providers and general public.
The DG Shipping E-Governance system can be accessed through the official website of the DGS: www.dgshipping.gov.in. The users need to register themselves on the website and create a login ID and password to access the various online services. The users can also update their profile, request for personal details correction, submit grievances and feedbacks and view notifications and circulars on the website.
The DG Shipping E-Governance system has several benefits for the users such as:
– Reducing paper work and physical visits to the offices
– Improving transparency and accountability
– Enhancing efficiency and speed
– Saving time and cost
– Providing convenience and ease of access
– Ensuring compliance with national and international standards
– Promoting digitalization and automation
The DG Shipping E-Governance system is a user-friendly and secure system that aims to provide quality services to the maritime sector in India. It is a step towards achieving the vision of the DGS to be a world-class maritime administration that ensures safe, secure, environmentally sound and efficient shipping operations in India.
