The Shipping Development (SD) Branch of the Directorate General of Shipping is entrusted with the mandate to advance and modernize India’s shipping industry. Through carefully formulated policies, it seeks to bolster the competitiveness of Indian-flagged vessels, expand employment prospects for Indian seafarers, and reinforce India’s maritime infrastructure.

The Branch is dedicated to establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework, implementing targeted incentives, and ensuring alignment with international maritime standards. In doing so, the SD Branch plays a pivotal role in fostering a secure, efficient, and resilient maritime sector that underpins India’s economic growth and enhances its prominence in global shipping.