National Maritime Games 2027
Games of the Sea, Spirit of Courage | सागर का खेल, साहस का मेल — India's premier integrated national sports and family platform for the maritime ecosystem.
Games of the Sea, Spirit of Courage
सागर का खेल, साहस का मेल
India's Integrated Maritime Sports Platform
The National Maritime Games 2027 is India's first integrated national sports and family platform for the maritime ecosystem, bringing together seafarers, ports, shipping companies, PSUs, maritime training institutes, shipyards, RPSLs, logistics organisations, ship-recycling units, universities, research institutions, unions, veterans and maritime families.
Hosted across the world-class sporting facilities of Ganpat University in Gujarat from 5 to 12 January 2027, the Games bring together over 5,000 participants from 300+ organisations across 28 disciplines — including Olympic team sports, track & field, racquets, distinctive maritime skill games, and dedicated para-events.
Organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) and Directorate General of Shipping, this landmark biennial championship strengthens workforce wellbeing, family participation, and national pride.
Guiding Vision & Core Objectives
A national mandate to establish sporting excellence, maritime unity, workforce wellbeing, and lifelong athletic aspiration.
“To establish the National Maritime Games as India’s trusted biennial platform for sporting excellence, maritime unity, workforce wellbeing, family participation, Para inclusion and youth aspiration.”
Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways · Directorate General of Shipping · Ganpat University
7 Core Championship Objectives
Mobilise Ecosystem
Mobilise the full maritime ecosystem through a credible, nationally coordinated sporting platform.
Fair Opportunities & Para Inclusion
Provide fair opportunities for men, women, mixed teams and Para athletes under transparent entry, draw, officiating and appeal processes.
Physical & Mental Wellbeing
Promote physical fitness, preventive health, mental wellbeing and sports participation among seafarers, shore personnel, cadets, students and families.
Recognise Service & Contributions
Recognise the service of seafarers, families, women pioneers, rescuers, veterans and unsung maritime contributors.
Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration
Strengthen collaboration between DGMA, MoPSW, maritime organisations, sports bodies, government agencies and industry partners.
Reusable Systems & Digital Infrastructure
Create reusable digital systems, operating procedures, venue inventories, volunteer capability and performance data for future editions.
Financial & Operational Governance
Demonstrate disciplined financial governance, sponsor-rights control, procurement traceability and audited closure.
Four Strategic Pillars
Guiding principles driving athletic excellence, ecosystem unity, and family wellbeing across India's maritime community.
COMPETE
Nationally governed competition across team, racquet, indoor, aquatic, endurance, specialist and Para disciplines with qualified officiating, transparent draws and published results.
CONNECT
A common platform for seafarers, shore staff, cadets, maritime students, ports, PSUs, shipyards, RPSLs, unions, families, universities and the wider maritime supply chain.
CELEBRATE
Maritime identity, family sacrifice, women pioneers, veterans, rescuers and unsung contributors — through ceremonies, Sagar Mein Yog and Sagar Mein Samman.
BUILD
A repeatable national event model, a digital participant database, institutional sports culture and a 2030 pathway for maritime-sports and technical-skills competitions.
What Makes NMG 2027 Different & Distinctive
Transforming professional seamanship into thrilling competitive events alongside world-class championship innovations.
Maritime Skill Games
Marine Mechanix Challenge, Mariner's Knot Challenge and Heave & Hit — transforming professional seamanship into exciting competitive events.
Technology-Powered Championship
QR accreditation, smart scheduling, live scoring, digital medal tally, athlete dashboards and an integrated Games Command Centre.
Green Games & Blue Economy
Sustainable medals, reusable materials, plastic-free venues, waste segregation, green mobility and environmental awareness.
Maritime Innovation & Startup Arena
Showcasing sports technology, marine safety solutions, wearables, rehabilitation, sports medicine, physiotherapy and nutrition startups.
Maritime Heritage & National Pride
Maritime parade, seafarer stories, ceremonial flag march, maritime bands, cultural programmes and recognition of maritime heroes.
Official Core Committee
Joint leadership by the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and Ganpat University.
Shri Shyam Jagannathan, IAS
Chairman, Core Committee
Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA)
Padmashri Ganpat Patel (D.Lit.)
President & Patron-in-Chief
Ganpat University
Prof. (Dr.) Mahendra Sharma
Group Pro Chancellor
Ganpat University
Committee Members
Shri Deependra Singh Bisen
Dy. DG
DGMA
Shri Satish Kamath
PO(I/C)
MMD Kandla
Capt. Shri Girish Phadnis
COO
MASSA
Dr. Girish Patel
Executive Registrar
Ganpat University
Prof. Giriraj Tejra
Executive Dean, FMTS
Ganpat University
Prof. Jitendra Singh Rawat
Executive Dean, CDIE
Ganpat University
Dr. Kamlesh Patel
Assistant Director – Sports
Ganpat University