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Constitution of a Special Cell for the Development of Coastal Shipping

Applicable to: All stakeholders in Indian coastal shipping
Effective Date: April 28, 2004
Superseded Circulars: None mentioned

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Special Cell for Coastal Shipping

The Director General of Shipping has constituted a Special Cell to promote and monitor the development of coastal shipping in India.

  • Purpose: To coordinate and monitor the implementation of recommendations, provide assistance, maintain data, and guide the industry.
  • Composition: The Cell consists of representatives from various shipping associations, ports, and the government, with the Director General of Shipping as the Chairman.
  • Meetings: The Committee is to meet at least once in three months under the Chairmanship of the Director General of Shipping.

2. Communication with the Cell

All departments and organizations connected with coastal shipping can communicate directly with the Member Secretary for suggestions, new policies, changes, or any other matter affecting coastal shipping.

Contact Details:
PH KRISHNAN, Dy. Director General of Shipping & Member Secretary (Coastal Shipping cell)
Directorate General of Shipping, Jahaz Bhavan, W.H. Marg, Mumbai - 400 001.
Tel No. 2261 1003/ Fax No. 2269 2421
E-mail: kris@dgshipping.com
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