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Merchant Shipping (Recruitment & Placement of Seafarers) Rules, 2005
Applicable to:
All Recruitment & Placement Agencies (RPAs)
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Clarifications and Changes
1. Disability Definition
The term "disability" in Section 3(1)(j) now refers to permanent incapacity or permanent disability as defined under the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923.
2. Agreement Format Clarification
For Section 4(3)(c), it's sufficient to attach the format of a standard agreement between the agency and seamen.
3. Seafarer Responsibility
The agency's responsibility is to ensure the seafarer is ready and willing to board the ship, not to guarantee their presence.
4. Form I Clarifications
- Col. No. 10: Either residential or office address can be provided.
- Col. No. 12: Photocopy or attested copy of income-tax return acknowledgement is acceptable.
- Col. No. 16: Information can be provided as of the application date.
- Col. No. 20: Number of agreements and Form IX are sufficient.
5. Form III Clarification
Quarterly reports are now acceptable for Form III.
Important Note
All concerned are advised to comply with the above clarifications with immediate effect.
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