Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship on 27th July 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary
This report outlines the initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) to promote skill development in the maritime sector as of July 27, 2026. Key actions include the approval of 171 Maritime Training Institutes, the establishment of the Indian Ship Technology Centre, and international collaborations for shipbuilding projects. The primary objective is to enhance the global competitiveness and employability of Indian youth through industry-aligned training and international certifications.
Key Points / Main Content
Training Schemes and Job Roles
Skill training is delivered through schemes such as PMKVY, JSS, NAPS, and the Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS).
Specific maritime roles targeted include Documentation Assistant, Vessel Operator Grade-1, Marine Capture Fisherman, and Signalman Port Operation.
In Kasaragod, Kerala, 240 candidates have been trained under PMKVY, resulting in 197 certifications.
Regulatory Standards and Certification
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has approved 171 Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs).
Seafarer certification must comply with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW Convention) of the IMO.
Training follows the DGS-issued Training, Examination and Assessment Programme (TEAP) manual and the Vertical Integration Course for Trainers.
Strategic Partnerships and Infrastructure
11 shipyards have signed MoUs with 34 ITIs across eight coastal states to implement 150-hour On-Job Training (OJT) programs.
The Indian Ship Technology Centre (ISTC) was established as a Section 8 company to facilitate sector-specific skilling.
A Plan of Implementation (PoI) has been signed with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) for shipbuilding skill development.
Training of Trainers (ToT) programs are being implemented at ITIs in West Bengal through the Centre of Excellence in Maritime and Shipbuilding (CEMS).
Employment and Qualification Frameworks
Courses are aligned with National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) based Qualification Packs.
The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program is promoted to certify workers with existing skills.
A preliminary Skill Gap Study has been completed across nine shipyards to identify workforce requirements.
Impact Analysis
Youth and Coastal CommunitiesImpact
Improved employability through industry-relevant training and international certifications that allow for employment on both Indian and foreign ships.
Action Required
Candidates should enroll in approved MTIs and complete prescribed training, examinations, and On-Job Training (OJT) to receive certification.
Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs) and ITIsImpact
Increased responsibility to align curriculum with IMO/STCW standards and opportunities for faculty development through "Vertical Integration" and "Training of Trainers" programs.
Action Required
Institutes must adhere to the TEAP manual guidelines and finalize MoUs with shipyards to facilitate practical training.
Maritime Industry and ShipyardsImpact
Access to a standardized, globally competitive workforce and data-driven insights from Skill Gap Studies to meet manpower requirements.
Action Required
Shipyards must implement the 150-hour OJT for ITI students and collaborate on industry partnerships for placement facilitation.
Key Entities Referenced
Skill India Mission (SIM): The overarching national framework under which skill, re-skill, and up-skill training is delivered across the country.
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY): The flagship scheme used to impart training for logistics and maritime-related job roles such as vessel operators and marine painters.
Directorate General of Shipping (DGS): The regulatory body that approves Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs) and maritime courses in line with international standards.
STCW Convention: The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping which mandates the training and assessment requirements for seafarers.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW): The primary ministry responsible for promoting skill development for coastal youth and upgrading maritime education curriculum.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
PROMOTION OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN THE
MARITIME SECTOR
प्रव तथ: 27 JUL 2026 3:52PM by PIB Delhi
Under the Government of India’s Skill India Mission (SIM), the Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship (MSDE) delivers skill, re-skill and up- skill training through an extensive network of
skill development centres/institutes under various schemes, viz. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
(PMKVY), Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and
Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), to all the sections of the
society across the country including Kasaragod. The SIM aims at enabling youth of India to get future-
ready, equipped with industry-relevant skills, including for the maritime sector.
Some of the initiatives taken to promote skilling in the maritime sector include:
i. Under PMKVY, training is imparted in logistics and maritime-related job roles such as
Documentation Assistant, Consignment Booking Assistant, Consignment Tracking Executive,
Courier Delivery Executive, Signalman Port Operation, Vessel Operator Grade-1, Marine Capture
Fisherman and Protective & Marine Painter, among others. In Kasaragod district of Kerala, 240
candidates have been trained/oriented under PMKVY, out of which 197 candidates are certified.
ii. The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has approved 171 Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs)
in India. The employment of seafarers on Indian or Foreign Ships depends on their training,
assessment and certification in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of
Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW Convention) of the International Maritime
Organization (IMO) for the seafarers, to which India is a signatory.
iii. The DGS has also issued a list of approved maritime training courses. All these courses are to be in
line with the Model Course issued by the IMO and the STCW Convention, 2010. The Training,
Examination and Assessment Programme (TEAP) manual has also been issued by the DGS,
providing necessary guidelines and details of the training courses, seagoing services and
examination. Besides these, there is a common course for faculties of the Maritime Training
Institutes (MTIs), namely Vertical Integration Course for Trainers.
iv. Additionally, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has initiated various steps
for promoting skill development, including for coastal youth in the ports, shipping, and waterways
sector by strengthening maritime education and training, upgrading the curriculum of maritime
institutes, and enhancing industry-oriented skill programmes in the port sector and logistics. These
efforts aim to create a globally competitive, skilled workforce to support India's maritime growth.
Some of these steps are as under:
a. 11 shipyards have signed MoUs with 34 ITIs across 8 coastal States towards implementation of On
Job Training (OJT) of 150 hours.b. Training of Trainers (ToT) program has been implemented at 2 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)
in West Bengal by Centre of Excellence in Maritime and Shipbuilding (CEMS).
c. A preliminary Skill Gap Study has been completed across 9 shipyards.
d. Indian Ship Technology Centre (ISTC) has been established as a Section 8 company to facilitate
skilling.
e. A Plan of Implementation (PoI) has been signed between MoPSW and Korea International
Cooperation Agency (KOICA) for a skill development project in the shipbuilding sector.
Government has taken several measures to improve employment opportunities for youth, including those
from coastal areas that include (i) Providing industry-aligned skilling through PMKVY and other skill
development initiatives (ii) Offering training in diverse sectors including logistics, port operations,
warehousing, supply chain management and marine-related job roles (iii) Aligning courses with National
Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) based Qualification Packs developed in consultation with
industry (iv) Promoting Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for workers possessing existing skills (v)
Encouraging linkage of trained candidates with employment opportunities through industry partnerships
and placement facilitation and others. These initiatives aim to enhance the employability of youth in
coastal regions and support manpower requirements in maritime, logistics and allied sectors.
This information was given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development
and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Shri Jayant Chaudhary in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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