GMIS - GUARDIANS OF THE SEA
Navigating Safely: Building Smart, Secure, and Sovereign Seaways Ensuring maritime safety and security is vital for protecting national interests and enabling smooth trade. This session will delve into technological advancements, regulatory frameworks, and international cooperation needed to build smart and sovereign seaways. Topics include surveillance systems, cybersecurity, emergency response, and maritime domain awareness. The discussion will also explore strategic partnerships and innovations that safeguard shipping lanes, coastal infrastructure, and marine resources—reinforcing India’s commitment to secure and resilient maritime operations.
| Start Time | End Time | Activity and Description |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 PM | 02:05 PM | Lighting of the Lamp (Samai) by Hon’ble Ministers & Dignitaries |
| 02:05 PM | 02:10 PM | Welcome of Hon’ble Ministers & Dignitaries |
| 02:10 PM | 02:20 PM | Welcome Address by Shri Shyam Jagannathan, IAS Director General of Shipping |
| 02:20 PM | 02:50 PM | Message by the Guest of Honour by 1. Hon’ble Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Norway 2. Hon'ble Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (Proposed) |
| 02:50 PM | 03:00 PM | Message by the Chief Guest, Hon'ble Minister of Defence (Proposed) |
| 03:00 PM | 03:05 PM | Vote of Thanks by Capt. Harinder Singh, Nautical Surveyor, Directorate General of Shipping |
| 03:05 PM | 03:25 PM | Keynote Technical Presentation by José Matheickal, Director, Technical Cooperation & Implementation, IMO |
| 03:25 PM | 04:05 PM | Panel Discussion on Theme: Navigating Safely - Building Smart, Secure, and Sovereign Seaways Moderator - Shri Deepak Shetty, IRS, Former Secretary to Govt. of India and Former Director General of Shipping Panelists: 1. Inspector General Bhisham Sharma, PTM, TM, Commander Coast Guard Region (West) 2. Prof Mohsin Khan, International Relations, OP Jindal University 3. Mr. Shubhransh Srivastav, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Security, SCO, DP World 4. Ms. Line Falkenberg Ollestad, Advisor and Director, Geopolitics, Norwegian Shipowners Association 5. Commodore Sharad Sinsunwal, SC, Indian Navy |
| 04:05 PM | 04:10 PM | Felicitation of the Panelists |
| 04:10 PM | 04:25 PM | Tea Break |
| 04:25 PM | 05:05 PM | Panel Discussion on Theme: Anchoring Excellence: Empowering Seafarers for Safe and Secure Seas Moderator - Shri Rajeev Nayyer, President, The Institute of Marine Engineers (India) Panelists: 1. Shri Rakesh Nair, Head Operations, Carnival Support Services India Pvt. Ltd (CSSI) 2. Capt. Shivanandan Halbe, CEO, Maritime Association of Shipowners Shipmanagers and Agents (MASSA) 3. Capt. M. C. Yadav, Director (Maritime Education & Training), Foreign Ship-owners Representatives and Ship Managers Association (FOSMA) 4. Yasser Hashem, Director, Fleet Personnel Department, Bahri Ship Management 5. Philippe Faucher SVP, Operations, The Apollo Group |
| 05:05 PM | 05:10 PM | Felicitation of the Panelists |
| 05:10 PM | 05:15 PM | Closing Remarks by Capt. Anish Joseph, Deputy Nautical Advisor, Directorate General of Shipping |
| 05:15 PM | 05:30 PM | Networking - High Tea |
End of Event |
SPOC Details:
Speakers
Shri José Matheickal
Director, Technical Cooperation & Implementation, IMO, London,UK
Shri Shyam Jagganathan, IAS
Director General of Shipping, Directorate General of Shipping (DGS)
Shri Paramesh Sivamani, AVSM, PTM, TM
Director General, Indian Coast Guard (DG-ICG)
Vice Admiral AN Pramod, AVSM, YSM
Director General, Naval Operations (DGNO)
Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (Retd)
National Maritime Security Coordinator
Prof Mohsin Khan
International Relations, OP Jindal University
Mr. Shubhransh Srivastav
Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Security World, SCO, DP World
Shri Rajeev Nayyer
President, The Institute of Marine Engineers (India)
Shri Rakesh Nair
Head Operations, Carnival Support Services India Pvt. Ltd (CSSI)
Capt. Shivanandan Halbe
Chief Executive Officer, Maritime Association of Shipowners Shipmanagers and Agents (MASSA)
Capt. M. C. Yadav
Director (Maritime Education & Training), Foreign Ship-owners Representatives and Ship Managers Association
Ms. Marianne Sivertsen,
Næss, Hon’ble Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Government of Norway, Norway
Shri Deepak Shetty
Former DGS, Moderator
Inspector General Bhisham Sharma
PTM, TM, Commander Coast Guard Region West, India
Ms. Line Falkenberg Ollestad
Advisor and Director, Geopolitics, Norwegian Shipowners Association, Norway
Commodore Sharad Sinsunwal
SC, Indian Navy, India
Yasser Hashem
Director, Fleet Personnel Department, Bahri Ship Management, Saudi Arabia
Philippe Faucher
SVP Operations, The Apollo Group, USA
