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Constitution of Committee to inquire and investigate into circumstances and aspects pertaining to harassment, ill-treatment, abuse, discriminatory treatment or such other misconduct towards Indian Seafarers employed on board ships causing or likely to cau…
Applicable to:
Indian Seafarers, Shipowners, RPS Agencies, MTIs, Masters, and Crew
Effective Date:
2025-04-20
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Grievance Response Committee (GRC) Constitution
The Director General of Shipping has constituted the Grievance Response Committee (GRC) to inquire and investigate into complaints pertaining to harassment, ill-treatment, abuse, discriminatory treatment, or other misconduct towards Indian Seafarers.
- Composition: Chairperson, Members, Member Secretary, and Legal Consultant
- Purpose: Examine incidents, investigate, and recommend measures to mitigate, prevent, and save seafarers from ongoing victimization
2. GRC Functions and Timeline
The GRC shall:
- Cognize: Complaints received before or after its constitution
- Submit Report: Within three months of this order's issuance
II/4 All stakeholders are directed to extend full cooperation to the GRC
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