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Registration of RPS Providers under M.S. (Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers) Rules, 2005.
Applicable to:
Indian shipowners, RPS providers, training institutes, and seafarers' unions
Effective Date:
21.09.2007
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. RPS Provider Registration Deadline
RPS providers must obtain a license to operate by 31 December, 2006.
2. Indian Shipowners' Clarification
Indian shipowners are not required to register if they recruit seafarers directly through their own offices. If using an agent, they must engage a licensed RPS provider.
- Compliance Action: Submit recruitment and placement procedures, RPS details (if any), and authorized signatories' names to the Director, Seamen's Employment Office within 15 days. Notify any changes to the Shipping Master's Office.
- Consequences of Non-compliance: Articles of Agreement will be rejected, and the ship may face suspension or revoking of its General Trading License.
Important Note
All Indian Shipowners, INSA, FOSMA, MASSA, Seafarers Unions, training institutes, and registered RPS providers must disseminate this information to all concerned.
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