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Engagement of seafarers on board ships - reg.
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers, shipowners, and port authorities
Effective Date:
31.10.14
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Clarification on Seafarers' Status — M.S. Act, 1958
Seafarers engaged on Indian-registered vessels with a Seamen Employment Agreement (SEA) or Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) are covered under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, not as contract labor.
- Key Point: Seafarers signing a SEA/CBA are governed by the M.S. Act, 1958, not the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
Note: Port authorities are advised to consider this clarification while inspecting vessels.
Important Note
This circular is issued with the approval of the Director General of Shipping and ex-officio Additional Secretary to the Government of India.
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