(a) whether the dearth of marine surveyors in the country are affecting the quality of Indian shipping and maritime training; and
(b) if so, the steps taken to improve the situation?
(a) whether the dearth of marine surveyors in the country are affecting the quality of Indian shipping and maritime training; and
(b) if so, the steps taken to improve the situation?
MINISTER OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI T.R. BAALU)
(a) & (b) Yes Sir. Over the years, there has been manifold increase in the workload and international obligations on account of ratifications of 28 International Maritime Organisation Conventions/protocols, without corresponding expansion in the office of the Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai. This has necessitated restructuring of Indian Maritime Administration for which a proposal is under active consideration of the Government.