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Constitution of Expert Committee to review the aspects of Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBAs) and other Maritime Labour Convention aspects applicable to Indian seafarers
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers, shipping companies, maritime unions, and industry associations
Effective Date:
28.11.2024
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Expert Committee Formation
The DGS has constituted an Expert Committee to review aspects of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) and other MLC aspects applicable to Indian seafarers.
- Composition: The committee comprises representatives from reputable shipping companies, allied offices, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Chairman: DDG (Crew), DG Shipping
- Members: Includes DSEOs, SMOs, shipping masters, CEOs of industry associations, legal experts, and union representatives.
2. Terms of Reference
The committee will review and analyze relevant rules, provisions, and CBAs, including:
- Applicability: Review MS Notice 07 of 2020, CBAs, MLC, and other relevant regulations.
- Wages and Benefits: Assess wage provisions, working hours, safety, welfare, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
- Recognition and Determination of Wages: Review the role of DGS in wage recognition and determination, and suggest measures for amendment if necessary.
- Compensation and Agreements: Review death and disability compensation, NMB agreements, and Merchant Shipping Rules & Maritime Labour Rules.
- Seafarer Unions: Review the role of seafarer unions and any other MLC or seafarer welfare-related matters.
Annexure I Expert Committee Members with Contact Details
Important Note
Participation in the Expert Committee is voluntary and will not be remunerated. Incidental expenditures for meetings or activities must follow due process.
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