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DGS Order 4 of 2011
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Pre-joining Vessel Training
Seafarers should receive training on Best Management Practices (BMPs), actions during attacks, company-specific issues, case studies, cultural sensitivity, intimidation tactics, shipping and military perspective, and employment through registered manning agents.
2. Piracy Incident Response
In case of a successful hijacking, immediately inform DG Comcentre (dgcommcentre@satyammail.net, dgcommcentre@vsnl.net, dgcommcentre@gmail.com; Tel: 91-22-226146/22610606/91-22-32959320; Fax: 91-22-22613636).
Communicate with family members, counsel them, and report progress weekly or immediately upon significant developments.
3. Financial Support
Ensure financial support to seafarers' families during captivity. If efforts fail, the matter will be taken up with Flag Administration, ITF, and IMO.
4. Professional Counseling
Organize professional counseling for family members at appropriate intervals.
5. Post-Release
Conduct de-briefing sessions, medical examinations, and address welfare issues. Facilitate follow-up care for post-release trauma counseling.
Exercising restraint and avoiding media interference is crucial during the period close to the conclusion of negotiations and immediately thereafter.
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