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Inspection of Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers (RPS) Service Providers by RO's-reg.
Applicable to:
All licensed RPS providers, Indian Register of Shipping, Mumbai, and other specified organizations.
Effective Date:
11.01.2017
Superseded Circulars:
DGS Circular No. 3 of 2016 [F.No. 33(1) cR/2000-rx pt dated 23.08.16]
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Inspection of RPS Service Providers
The inspection of Recruitment and Placement service providers is now carried out by Indian Register of Shipping and seven more recognised organizations.
- Recognised Organizations: Indian Register of Shipping, Bureau Veritas, American Bureau of Shipping, Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, Korean Register of Shipping, RINA Service S.p.A.
II/4 Merchant Shipping (Recruitment and placement of seafarers) Rules-2016
Important Note
All licensed RPS providers, Indian Register of Shipping, Mumbai, and other specified organizations are to take necessary action as per this circular.
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