The department is headed by the Principal Officer who oversees all operations. The Principal Officer is supported by technical surveyors specializing in nautical and engineering disciplines, along with administrative staff. MMD Kochi also has administrative jurisdiction over a subordinate office in Mangalore, which is headed by a Surveyor-In-Charge.

MMD Kochi primarily serves the maritime sector in Kerala, Lakshadweep Islands and parts of Karnataka. Its administrative jurisdiction includes the subordinate office at Mangalore, allowing it to effectively manage maritime regulatory functions across this coastal region.

Contact Information

Email: po.mmd-ker@gov.in
Address: Willingdon Island, North End PO, Kochi - 682 009

Key Documentation Services

• Ship Registration Certificates
• Certificates of Survey
• Safety Equipment Certificates
• Load Line Certificates
• Certificates of Competency for seafarers
• International Convention Compliance Certificates

Inspection Services

• Port State Control inspections
• ISM Code audits
• Maritime Labor Convention inspections
• ISPS Code verifications
• Maritime training institute inspections
• Accident investigations
• Service station Inspection ( LSA and FFA)

To register a vessel, submit your application along with required documents to MMD Kochi. The specific forms and documentation requirements vary based on vessel type and intended use. The registration process follows the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, and relevant rules. Detailed application forms and checklists are available through the Directorate General of Shipping portal. The process typically includes document verification, technical inspection of the vessel, and payment of prescribed fees.

Ship survey applications must be submitted to MMD Kochi with sufficient notice before the desired survey date. Surveys are conducted to verify compliance with safety, environmental, and structural requirements. Depending on the survey type (annual, intermediate, renewal, etc.), different checklists and preparatory steps are needed. The vessel must be prepared according to the relevant survey guidelines, with all safety equipment accessible and operational systems ready for testing.

MMD Kochi conducts examinations for various Certificates of Competency for seafarers in accordance with national standards and the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). These examinations assess the knowledge, skills, and competence of maritime professionals at different levels, including deck officers, engineering officers, and ratings. Examination schedules, eligibility criteria, and application procedures are published periodically by the Examination Wing of MMD Kochi.

Information about the subordinate MMD office in Mangalore, including contact details and specific services, can be obtained directly from MMD Kochi. Or under contact us The Mangalore office follows the same regulatory framework and provides similar services on a regional basis under the administrative oversight of MMD Kochi. For specific requirements in the Mangalore jurisdiction, it is advisable to contact the Surveyor-In-Charge at the Mangalore office.

The latest circulars, guidelines, and notifications are available on the official website of the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) and the specific web page for MMD Kochi. These resources are regularly updated with the most current regulatory information, examination schedules, and procedural changes. For specific inquiries not addressed in published materials, direct contact with the relevant division at MMD Kochi is recommended.