In this episode of _Maritime Matters,_ host Dr Matthias Catón, Managing Director of the German Maritime Centre, is joined by Captain Vikas Vij, Director and Treasurer of the Indian Maritime Centre, and Mr Ravi Kumar Moka, Ship Surveyor and Deputy Director General at the Directorate General of Shipping. Together, they take a deep dive into the transformation underway across India’s coastal shipping sector, examining the government’s ambitious targets, public and private collaboration, and prospects for international engagement. Captain Vij and Mr Moka provide expert perspectives on the evolving Indian logistics network, regulatory reforms, shipbuilding aspirations, and where knowledge and investment partnerships are most needed as India looks to expand its maritime footprint.