Mumbai - Shri Vikas Narwal, IAS, Managing Director of the Indian Ports Association (IPA), visited the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) on October 12, 2026, for discussions on key initiatives concerning seafarer welfare, maritime facilitation, coastal shipping and port-led development.
The meeting focused on strengthening coordination between DGMA and IPA and advancing several programmes aimed at improving India’s maritime infrastructure, operational efficiency and coastal connectivity.
Key areas of discussion included the demonstration of the Online Booking System (OBS) for seafarer hostel facilities and the implementation of seafarer welfare projects across coastal States. The . . .
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