The main objectives of Mercantile Marine Department of Chennai are to administer the various merchant shipping laws and rules relating to safety of ships and life at sea, registration of ships, tonnage measurement, crew accommodation, surveys for load line, safety construction, prevention of pollution, inquiries into shipping casualties and wrecks, surveys of Passenger ships etc. Users can get detailed information about the services, duties and functions of the organisation. Links for online assesment application for freshers and seat booking for examination are also provided.