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Employment of foreign crew on Indian Vessels -reg INSA meeting knowledge of the Directorate that in a number of occasions
Applicable to:
Indian ship-owners
Effective Date:
10/05/2013
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Prior Authorization for Foreign Crew
Indian ship-owners can now obtain prior authorization for employing foreign nationals on Indian flag vessels, provided certain conditions are met.
- Conditions:
- Vessel operates within the territorial waters and EEZ of the country requiring such manning.
- Master, Chief Engineer, and radio operator are Indians with valid licenses.
- Foreign nationals do not exceed 50% of the total minimum safe manning complement in the first year of charter.
- Ship-owner provides a statement/undertaking to the DG Shipping.
- Indian ship-owners comply with ISM Code and STCW Convention provisions.
DG Shipping Contact:
dgshipping.gov.in
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