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Clarifications on the Marchant Shipping (Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers) Rules,2016, promulgated vide the Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India's Gazette Notification No. GSR 169(E), dated 15.02.16 reg.
Applicable to:
Recruitment & Placement of Seafarers (RPS) service providers
Effective Date:
23.08.2016
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Fee Structure and Bank Guarantees
New applicants after 15.02.16 pay ₹40,000. Existing applicants pay ₹20,000 additionally. Enhanced bank guarantees required.
- New applicants: Pay ₹40,000
- Existing applicants: Pay ₹20,000 additionally
- Bank guarantees: Enhanced and cover eventualities mentioned in Rule 15(5)
2. Inspections and License Renewal
Inspection fee includes initial inspection. License renewal application 6-3 months before expiry. Annual inspection within 2 months before to 1 month after anniversary date.
- Inspection fee: Includes initial inspection
- License renewal: Apply 6-3 months before expiry
- Annual inspection: Within 2 months before to 1 month after anniversary date
3. Welfare Fund Contribution
RPS agencies to pay welfare fund contribution from 01.04.2016 onwards, not deductible from seafarer's payment.
- Contribution: From 01.04.2016, not deductible from seafarer's payment
Rule 12 in Rule 16 should be read as Rule 15
Important Note
RPS agencies must ensure all certificates and documents are up-to-date and not fraudulently obtained. Employment references must be verified.
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