DGS Crew Branch Circular No. 02 of 2016 - Non-uploading of Form-I (earlier Form-III A) by the RPS licensees-reg.

Applicable to: DGS approved RPS agencies and seafarers

Effective Date: 01.07.16

Superseded Circulars: None

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Mandatory Sea Service Upload — RPS licensees

DGS approved RPS agencies must upload seafarers' sea service details by the 12th of every month. Failure to do so may result in license suspension.

Penalty: Immediate license suspension
Upload Deadline: 12th of every month
Grace Period: Three months, but upload in the first month

2. Seafarers' Access to Data — Seafarers

Seafarers can check their sea service details in the e-governance system and report any discrepancies to their RPS agency.

Access: Master checker in the e-governance system
Action: Report discrepancies to RPS agency

3. MMDs' Action on Sea Service — MMDs

MMDs should not reject seafarers' applications due to missing sea service data. They should examine physical documents and report defaulting RPS to DSEO.

Action: Examine physical documents, accept sea service if in order
Reporting: Defaulting RPS to DSEO

II/4 Seafarers can claim missing sea service post 01.07.16 by uploading relevant documents and a self-declaration.

Important Note

Any false sea service claimed by a seafarer, with or without connivance of the RPS, will result in strict action against them in accordance with the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958.

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