About INSA

The Indian National Shipowners' Association (INSA) was established with the abiding objective of becoming a rallying force for all shipping companies based in India. As the torchbearer of the Indian shipping industry, INSA is committed to promote the overall development of the industry and endeavours to pursue policies for the benefit of the Indian Shipping and the Indian maritime sector.

Mission and Objectives

  • Associate with all activities which would help Indian shipping companies, members of INSA and the national shipping industry.
  • Co-ordinate its activities with other shipping industry related/trade bodies in India and abroad.
  • Collect, collate and disseminate statistical and other information in India and abroad about Indian shipping and allied industries.
  • Ensure proper conditions of service for floating and shore personnel of shipping companies and to promote welfare measures for their benefit.
  • Organize lectures, meetings, conferences for advancement and promotion of maritime education.
  • Participate and take necessary action in promoting interests of national mercantile marine in all its aspects like shipbuilding, ship repairing, port facilities and allied activities.
  • Promote the development of national shipping for its fullest possible participation in the carriage of cargoes, passengers and stores in inland, coastal and overseas trades of India as well as cross trades outside India.
  • Protect the national merchant navy from any encroachment or interference.
  • Publish journals and books.
  • Secure adequate representation for national shipping and allied industries on public, government and non-government bodies.
  • Support training and research establishments/institutions.
  • Observe and take such action as may be considered advisable or necessary in regard to any legislation, Central or State that may aect the business of shipping companies and allied industries.
  • Undertake and provide for arbitration of all disputes in the shipping industry both among members and non-members of the Association and in any other field allied to the shipping industry.