Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL) – As a Member of Central Advisory Committee appointed under the Lighthouse Amendment Act, 1985 on behalf of D.G. Shipping advise the Central Government on installation, maintenance, modification and modernization of Light House, Light Ships and Light buoys on the coast of India
Safe Manning –Advise DG Shipping on minimum safe manning of crew on Indian ships for nautical discipline.
Dispensation – Prescribe guidelines and issue dispensation for Safe Manning, age of crew, family members of crew and for sailing of other supernumeraries on board Indian ships.