Towage & Voyage Permissions – Formulate policies and guidelines on towing of ships and Single / Seasonal Voyage Permissions to Indian ships.
Inland waters – Advise the Central Government on matters relating to declaration of limits for Inland waters and formulate policies and guidelines for Voyage Permissions to vessels plying beyond I.V. Limits.
International Maritime Organization (IMO)– Prepare brief for D.G. Shipping and Secretary (Shipping), attend meetings on behalf of DG Shipping as delegate, participate in other meetings and brief other officers as directed by D.G. Shipping on matters pertaining to Nautical Wing.
Pollution – Attend meetings on International Fund for Oil Pollution Compensation on behalf of D.G. Shipping, Coordinate with Coast Guard and other agencies on matters relating to cess collection, Oil and chemical pollution and compensation under Civil Liability and Fund Conventions. Monitor approval of SOPEP, SMPEP and P&A manuals.
