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Constitution of Complaint Committee regarding Sexual Harassment on Women seafarer at workplace under Section 04 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redress Act, 2013)
Applicable to:
All Indian seafarers and companies
Effective Date:
02.09.2026
Superseded Circulars:
DGS Order No. 03 of 2023, DGS Order No.10 of 2024
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Reconstitution of Complaint Committee
The existing committee on sexual harassment of women seafarers has been re-constituted for a period of 2 months with immediate effect.
- Composition: The new committee consists of 9 members, including a chairperson, maritime lawyer, maritime psychologist, and representatives from seafarer organizations.
- Contact: The committee can be reached via the Director General of Maritime Administration's e-governance module.
II/4 Grievance Report for Women Seafarer portal
2. Complaint Submission
Complaints regarding sexual harassment can be submitted via the Grievance Report for Women Seafarer portal on the Director General of Maritime Administration's e-governance module.
Important Note
All Indian seafarers and companies are advised to comply with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redress Act, 2013) and report any incidents of sexual harassment to the re-constituted committee.
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