Print
PDF
India appoints LR Advisory to support maritime reforms
Lloyd’s Register (LR) Advisory has been appointed as Technical Support Unit (TSU) to the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), Government of India, supporting the country’s drive to develop a more sustainable and digitally enabled maritime sector.
India’s maritime industry is experiencing rapid growth, creating the need for a robust regulatory framework capable of balancing expansion with safety, environmental stewardship and global competitiveness. Under the guidance of DG Shipping and the Ministry, the TSU model has been established to strengthen institutional capacity through structured policy review, strategic interventions and systematic process modernisation.
The TSU will carry out comprehensive assessments of existing regulatory and governance frameworks, identify gaps in alignment with international maritime conventions and best practices, and recommend targeted policy and regulatory reforms. Through evidence-based analysis and strategic intervention, the initiative aims to enhance regulatory efficiency, transparency and compliance while reinforcing maritime safety and environmental standards.
LR Advisory will also support the development of the Green Port Index, advise on the refinement of India’s Integrated Shipping Policy and contribute to frameworks for onshore power supply. The work will further include advancing green shipbuilding and environmentally responsible ship recycling practices, building national capability on maritime decarbonisation and supporting the digital transformation of regulatory processes.
These initiatives form part of India’s wider strategy to build cleaner, more efficient and globally competitive ports and shipping networks.
An initial one-year contract has been agreed, with a framework in place to extend the collaboration for up to five years.
The appointment builds on LR’s recent involvement in developing India’s National Green Shipping Policy and reinforces its global advisory role in supporting national authorities pursuing sustainable maritime growth.
