Official data is public. It just is not easy to use.

MarinePathway reorganises DGS and DGMA approval records into a searchable, mobile-friendly directory so students, seafarers, and parents can make informed decisions before spending money.

What we doReorganise official DGS data into a searchable directory

224 institutesDGS maritime training records

591 RPSL agenciesSeafarer recruitment licence records

Regularly updatedNot on a fixed automated schedule

Mission

Why MarinePathway exists

The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) publishes all approval data publicly. That data is the ground truth. However, the official portals are not designed for search — finding whether a specific institute offers a particular course requires navigating multiple PDFs and government tables.

MarinePathway reorganises the same official data into a format that works on mobile, supports search and filtering, and surfaces the information people actually need when making career decisions. We do not independently assess or certify any listing.

Data position

We reproduce public data. We do not generate it.

Every record on MarinePathway originates from an official government source. The competitive advantage is structured, accessible presentation — not the data itself.

dgma.gov.in →

How it works

Data methodology

Five steps from raw government records to searchable directory.

Collect

Pull raw approval records from dgma.gov.in.

Normalise

Clean, deduplicate, and standardise institute names, cities, states, and course codes.

Connect

Link institutes to their approved courses and approval numbers so the relationship is queryable.

Flag

Surface expired and suspended approvals explicitly as a distinct signal, not buried in a list.

Update

Re-run the process periodically to catch new approvals, expiries, and status changes.

Who it is for

Built for three audiences

StudentsResearch before you enrol

Find which DGS-approved institutes offer the course you want, compare eligibility requirements, and verify approval before paying any fees.

Browse courses →

SeafarersFind what you need at sea

STCW upgrades, post-sea courses, DGS medical examiners, and RPSL agency licence checks — all searchable by city.

Find a doctor →

ParentsVerify before paying fees

Confirm that the institute and the specific course are both genuinely DGS-approved before committing to any admission fee.

Verify institute →

Transparency

Trust and data questions

Is this data official?The data is sourced from official DGS and DGMA public records — the same information published on dgma.gov.in. We reorganise it into a searchable format; we do not independently certify any listing.

How often is the data updated?Data is refreshed periodically, not on a fixed automated schedule. For critical decisions, always cross-check against the official government source at dgma.gov.in.

Can I report an error or outdated record?Yes. Use the Contact page to report any discrepancy. Please include the official source URL so we can verify and update the record.

Disclaimer — Independent directory, not a government body

MarinePathway is an independent directory and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated under the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) or any government body. Data is reproduced from publicly available official sources for informational purposes. Always verify critical decisions against the official dgma.gov.in records before acting on them.

Use the directory before making a decision.

Verify institutes, find courses, and check RPSL agencies before spending any money.

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