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Implementation of revised format of Articles of Agreement for Indian Ships-reg
Applicable to:
Indian flag ship owners, agents, seafarers, and shipping masters
Effective Date:
19.11.2013
Superseded Circulars:
DG Shipping Order 7 of 2002
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Revised Article of Agreement (AoA) Format — DGS Order 4 of 2013
The revised AoA format adheres to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 and includes additional terms and conditions.
- Action: Indian flag ship owners must engage seafarers using the revised AoA format.
- Deadline: Post 20.08.2013 for existing and newly engaged seafarers.
- Submission: Submit AoA online followed by a hard copy to the Government Shipping Office.
2. Temporary Use of Old AoA Format — DGS Order 23 of 2013
During the pre-ratification period of MLC 2006, Indian flag coastal ships can use the old AoA format.
- Action: Shipowners/agents can use the old AoA format for Indian coastal ships.
- Submission: Submit the signed hard copy of the old AoA to the Government Shipping Office within 48 hours.
II/4 DG Shipping Order 23 of 2013
Important Note
All other conditions prescribed in DGS Order 07 of 2012, M.S. Notice No. 22 of 2010, DGS Order 04 of 2013, and M.S. Notice No. 25 of 2013 remain in force.
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