|
Sr No |
Designation |
Responsibilties |
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1 |
Officer & Registrar of Indian Ship |
The final decision-making authority in the MMD; ensures safe and efficient ship operations; supervises personnel; reports to DGS on key issues; covers a specific port or region. |
|
2 |
Implementation of Policies |
Implements the policies and directives of the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS). |
|
3 |
Supervision |
Supervises the work of surveyors and other staff under their jurisdiction. |
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4 |
Report to DGS |
Forwards reports to the DGS on specific issues needing attention from high-level officials. |
|
5 |
Registration |
Responsible for the registration of sea-going vessels as per the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. |
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6 |
Surveys and Examinations |
Oversees ship surveys and conducts examinations under the Act. |
|
7 |
Safety |
Ensures ship and personnel safety and the implementation of international maritime conventions. |
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8 |
Investigations |
Conducts investigations into shipping casualties and reports to the DGS. |
|
9 |
Deputy Chief Ship Surveyor |
Ensures vessel compliance with statutory, national, and international regulations; oversees surveys, inspections, certifications, ship registration, seafarer exams, and safety systems. |
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10 |
Engineer and Ship Surveyor |
Ensures compliance with engineering and structural ship standards; conducts surveys, approves plans, certifies tonnage, and assesses engineering seafarers. |
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11 |
Nautical Surveyor |
Ensures maritime operational safety; inspects ships, approves nautical plans, surveys dangerous goods, assesses training institutes and seafarers. |
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12 |
Ship Surveyor |
Inspects hulls, machinery, and equipment; verifies certificates; investigates accidents; prepares compliance reports. |
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13 |
Radio Inspector |
Inspects ship radio installations; ensures compliance with radio rules and standards; verifies equipment maintenance for 12 months. |