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Constitution of Expert Committee for Preparation of Seafarer’s Manual
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers, maritime organizations, RPSL companies, training institutes, and DGS officials
Effective Date:
16.05.2025
Superseded Circulars:
DGS Circular No. 14 of 2025
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Expert Committee Constitution
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has constituted an Expert Committee to prepare a comprehensive Seafarer’s Manual.
- Purpose: Serve as a single-window reference document for Indian seafarers and crew branch processes.
- Composition: Professionals nominated by maritime organizations, RPSL companies, training institutes, and DGS officials with expertise in seafarer-related processes.
- Timeline: Manual preparation to be completed within three months from the date of issue (15.05.2025).
2. Submission Requirements
All identified nodal officers and committee members are requested to submit the first draft of their respective assigned sections of the Seafarer’s Manual on or before 15.06.2025 to the Directorate.
- Inclusions: Full and unabridged text of applicable rules/circulars, simplified explanations, flowcharts, checklists, contact points, and suggestions for streamlining or digitization.
II/4 Annexure – III: Timelines and Key Deliverables
DGS Website for detailed timelines and key milestones.
Important Note
All drafts, discussions, and internal communications of the committee shall be treated as confidential and are not to be shared or published without prior approval of the Directorate.
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