नौवहन महानिदेशालय
Directorate General of Shipping
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Government of India
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Roles And Responsibilities

Sr No. Designation Responsibilities
1 Chief Surveyor-cum-Additional DG (Engineering) Leads the Engineering Wing with overall responsibility for ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and technical excellence in Indian merchant shipping. Provides strategic direction in regulatory matters, decarbonization, and global maritime alignment.
2 Deputy Chief Surveyor-cum-Sr. DDG (Technical) Oversees all aspects of Green Shipping, Decarbonization, and Sustainability. Manages fire safety approvals, MEPC, PPR, and TCC committee matters. Leads transition to new website/e-Samudra. Represents CS in STCW Compliance Board and handles assigned duties.
3 Deputy Chief Surveyor-cum-Sr. DDG (Technical) Manages administration, staffing, and RTI-related tasks. Coordinates survey, certification, and convention-based exemptions. Supervises FSI/PSC, RO monitoring, and IT/e-Governance initiatives. Serves as Single Point of Contact for IMSAS and handles inter-ministerial coordination.
4 Deputy Chief Surveyor-cum-Sr. DDG (Technical) Leads engineer examination, assessment, and certification. Handles safe manning, MTI approvals, I/10 endorsements, IN-MN certification, public grievance, vigilance, and examination system upgrades. Supports web/e-Samudra transition.
5 Engineer & Ship Surveyor-cum-DDG (Technical) Manages ISM compliance, NCV exams, RSV/coastal vessel matters, fishing vessel certification, ship recycling (HKC), casualty investigation, and MARPOL/BWM/AFS implementation. Serves as focal point for IMO GloLitter and MLC Board. Approves engineering-related plans.
6 Engineer & Ship Surveyor-cum-DDG (Technical) Handles COP issuance, MEO Class IV exams, Port Reception Facilities, IN-MN certification, court cases, VIP references, helpdesk, and IMO GloNoise activities. Coordinates Indo-Danish projects and manages portal transitions.
7 Senior Private Secretary Provides administrative support including dictation, meeting minutes, file management, travel bookings, diary management, and coordination for all officers in the Engineering Wing. Handles confidential typing and correspondence.
8 Assistant Assists with ISM documentation, bunker management, LSA/FFA tracking, GHG & NGT reporting, IMO-MEPC tasks, and ship recycling work. Provides support as delegated by CS/officers.
9 Upper Division Clerk Supports survey/certification, SOLAS/MARPOL compliance, safe manning, RSV/coastal vessel documentation, grievance/VIP case tracking, coordination, and vigilance matters.
10 Lower Division Clerk Handles plan approvals, PSC/FSI coordination, RTI, e-Governance, MTI communication, IMSAS tasks, and RO monitoring. Assists with routine tech/admin functions.
11 Data Entry Operator Manages all engineering examination-related data and entries.
12 Senior Executive Assistant (Outsourced) Assists with data analysis, report preparation, portal updates, speaker coordination, travel docs, and event follow-ups. Supports PSC/FSI reporting and admin workflows for officers.
13 Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Manages visitor coordination, file/document movement, cleanliness, refreshments, meeting setup, basic admin tasks, and office security. Provides general operational support.