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Granting dispensation to Indian nationals to work on Indian flag cruise ships as hotel and entertainment staff without Indian CDC. reg.
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Dispensation and Purpose
This order grants dispensation to Indian nationals to work on Indian flag cruise ships as hotel and entertainment staff without holding an Indian CDC.
- Purpose: To facilitate the operation of cruise ships under the Indian flag and address the dearth of trained personnel holding Indian CDCs for this category.
2. Application Process
Companies must submit specific applications for the number and category of hotel and entertainment crew for which dispensation is required.
- Application Frequency: On an yearly basis, at the beginning of the financial year.
- Submission Location: Directorate General of Shipping
3. Training Requirements
- Trainees: Indian CDC holders to be placed in the ratio of 3:2 for each category of dispensation requested.
- Training Validation: Trainees must possess valid certificates and INDOS numbers prior to engagement.
4. Reporting and Penalties
Companies must report all details of persons employed under this dispensation within 3 days of engagement, along with their copies of INDOS numbers and STCW certificates.
Failure to report may result in a late fee of Rs. 1000/- per person of default.
The DG Shipping reserves the right to vary, alter, or rescind the provisions of this order in the interest of creating more trained manpower for the Indian shipping industry or to streamline the CDC procedures.
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