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Employment on board Merchant Navy ships only through DGS approved Recruitment and Placement Service providers.
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Employment through Approved RPS Providers
As per the Merchant Shipping (Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers) Rules, 2005, Indian seafarers can only be employed through DGS approved Recruitment and Placement Service (RPS) providers.
- Action: All seafarers must confirm the RPS registration of the company/agency before taking employment on board merchant navy vessels.
2. Check RPS Providers on DGS Website
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has a website where seafarers can log in to access the names and complete addresses of registered RPS providers.
- Action: Visit www.dgshipping.com to confirm the RPS registration of the company/agency.
Non-registered operators may charge excessive fees and place seafarers on unseaworthy ships. Ship owners/agents may not take responsibility for medical aid, repatriation, and compensation. Always confirm RPS registration before accepting employment.
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