Maritime Transport is a critical infrastructure for the social and economic development of a country. It influences the pace, structure and pattern of development. The Department of Shipping encompasses within its fold shipping and ports sectors which include shipbuilding and ship-repair, major ports, national waterways, and inland water transport. Department of Shipping has been entrusted with the responsibility to formulate policies and programmes on these subjects and their implementation.

A comprehensive policy package is necessary to address the diverse issues facing the Maritime transport sector.

• Notifications regarding appointment of registrars for indian fishing vessel

• Notifications regarding registration of Indian fishing vessels

• Major Ports Regulatory Authority Act, 2009

• Statement of Budget Estimates 2009-10 (PLAN)

• National Maritime Development Programme Port Sector

• Perspective plans for major ports

• Detailed Demands for Grants 2008 - 09

• Annual Plan Outlay 2008-09

• Model Concession Agreement for private sector projects in major ports

• Rajbhasha Shield and Prizes    English          Hindi

• Annual Report of the Department of Shipping for 2008-09