The following functions and duties are being performed by the Nautical wing: -
Examination (Nautical) - Conduct and issuance of certificates for all grades including foreign going, near coastal vessel, fishing and dredging grades.
Casualty Investigation- Merchant vessels, fishing vessels, sailing vessels registered under Merchant Shipping Act and other seagoing vessels in Indian ports and plying near Indian coast.
ISPS Code – Approval of port facility, security assessment, port and ship security plans, verification of port and ship security plan implementation and issuance of statement of compliance for ports and ships security certificates to ships.
Piracy - Data compilation, legislation and policy decision for Indian ports, Indian coast and ships. Deliberations with other national and international agencies dealing with piracy.
