Directorate General of Maritime Administration Recruitment 2026: Vacancy, Eligibility & Selection Process

Established in September 1949, the Directorate General of Maritime Administration is the apex maritime authority of the Government of India, functioning as an attached office of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. As India transitions towards a modern and facilitative maritime governance framework under the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025, the Directorate is evolving into the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), reflecting its expanded mandate and strategic orientation.

The Directorate is responsible for the implementation of national shipping policy and legislation, encompassing the safety of life and ships at sea, prevention of marine pollution, and the promotion of maritime education and training in coordination with the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Its regulatory purview extends to the registration, survey and certification of vessels, examination and certification of Merchant Navy Officers, regulation of seafarer employment and welfare, development of coastal shipping, augmentation of India's shipping tonnage, and the supervision and control of allied offices, including the Mercantile Marine Departments and the Seamen's Employment Offices, under its administrative jurisdiction.