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Implementation of Visitor Access Management System at the Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai-reg.

Applicable to: All visitors and DGS officers
Effective Date: Immediate
Superseded Circulars: None

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Visitor Access Management System (VAMS) Implementation — DGS Order 07 of 2025

The DGS has launched VAMS, a digital solution for modernizing visitor tracking, enhancing security, and improving operational efficiency.

  • Mandatory: All visitors and DGS officers must register on the VAMS portal.
  • Appointment: Visitors must seek an appointment prior to visiting the DGS office.
  • User Manuals: Annexures 1 and 2 provide user manuals for visitors and DGS officers, respectively.

2. VAMS App and Web Access — Accessible via web browsers and mobile app

VAMS is accessible via web browsers and can be downloaded from the Google Play Store for Android users.

II/4  VAMS App User Manual for Visitors and DGS Officers
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