By TIOL News Service

NEW DELHI, JAN 27, 2025: IN a landmark move to advance technological innovation and excellence in India's maritime sector, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) and the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), a Scientific Society under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) signed an umbrella Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today.

The MoU was signed by Shyam Jagannathan, Director General of Shipping (DGS) and E. Magesh, DG C-DAC at an event held at MeitY in the presence of. S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY. Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, MeitY, Sanket S Bhondve, Joint Secretary, MeitY, Sunita Verma, Scientist G & Group Coordinator, MeitY, Savita Utreja, Scientist G, Group Coordinator (Cyber Security) and other Senior officers from MeitY, DG Shipping and C-DAC also graced the occasion.

The event marked the beginning of a strategic partnership to modernize maritime administration through cutting-edge technology and symbolizing the commitment of both organizations to collaborate on initiatives aimed at transforming the maritime industry.

This partnership aligns with DGS's vision of being a globally recognized and progressive maritime administration. By integrating C-DAC's expertise in high-performance computing, cybersecurity, Blockchain and e-Governance, the collaboration aims to:

- Digitalization and Automation of Maritime Processes

- Maritime Data Analytics and Predictive Modeling

- Cybersecurity and Maritime IoT

- Maritime Education and Training

- Research and Development in Maritime Technologies

This MoU embodies a progressive vision for tackling challenges and leveraging opportunities in the maritime sector through technology, collaboration, and innovation. It establishes a strong foundation for building a sustainable and advanced maritime ecosystem in India. The event serves as a significant milestone in the effort to modernize maritime administration and drive innovation within the industry.

The signing ceremony was also participated by representatives from both organizations, as well as other stakeholders which includes Manoj Jain, Scientist-G MeitY, Pramod P J. Scientist-F & Head, R&D, C-DAC Corporate, Dr. D Ethirajan, Scientist - F & Centre Head, C-DAC Chennai, Jitesh Choudhary, Director, C-DAC Silchar, Geeta Singh Scientist-C MeitY, Ravi Kumar Moka, Ship Surveyor-cum-Dy. DG(Tech), Capt. Rajendra Poswal, Nautical Survyeor-cum-Dy.DG(Tech),. Praveen Nair, Engineer & Ship Surveyor-cum-Dy.DG (Tech),. Manish Kumar, NS-cum-DDG(Tech), Mehanathen N, Scientist- E, C-DAC Chennai,. Vimal Laxman P, Scientist – E, C-DAC, Chennai, K Ramkumar, Scientist- E C-DAC Chennai, Poonguzhali P, Scientist-E C-DAC Chennai, Dhivya G, Scientist-E, C-DAC Chennai.