The Directorate General of Shipping is an attached office of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and waterways, Govt. of India and deals with all executive matters, relating to merchant shipping. This Directorate deals with all matters concerning the Maritime Administration, Maritime Education and Training, development of Shipping Industry and other related subjects. The Directorate also deals with the implementation of shipping policy and legislation to ensure the safety of life and ships at sea, prevention of marine pollution, promotion of maritime education and training in coordination with the International Maritime Organisation, regulation of employment and welfare of seamen, development of coastal shipping, augmentation of shipping tonnage, examination and certification of Merchant Navy Officers, Supervision and Control of the allied departments and officer under its administrative jurisdiction.