Shri Praneet Choudhary, Deputy Director General, Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), represented DGMA at the conclave and shared valuable perspectives on the evolving role of technology and AI in strengthening maritime administration, safety and operational efficiency.

The discussions highlighted the growing potential of AI and digital technologies to transform various aspects of the maritime industry, including regulatory processes, safety management, operational decision-making and data-driven governance.      The event also marked a moment of recognition for Shri Shyam Jagannathan, IAS, Director General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), who was honoured as the Guest of Honour at the conclave.    With maritime technology undergoing rapid transformation, the conclave underscored the importance of effectively integrating AI, data analytics and digital governance into the maritime ecosystem. Such technological advancements are expected to play an increasingly important role in enhancing maritime safety, efficiency and regulatory capabilities.   The conclave reaffirmed the need for continued collaboration among government authorities, classification societies, technology providers and other maritime stakeholders to harness emerging technologies and support the development of a safer, smarter and future-ready maritime ecosystem for India.