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Granting of dispensation for officers
Applicable to:
Shipping Companies, Nautical Adviser to the Govt. of India / Chief Surveyor with the Govt. of India
Effective Date:
1st April, 2005
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Dispensation Criteria
Dispensation will be considered only in exceptional cases. It is crucial that ships are manned by qualified officers and in full complement for safe operation.
- Extreme Rarity: Dispensation should be extremely rare.
- Exceptional Grounds: Dispensation can be considered only on exceptional grounds.
2. Financial Considerations
To discourage undue financial benefits and to ensure safe operation, dispensation will be considered provided the maximum basic pay of the relevant rank, as per MUI agreement, is paid to the Directorate.
- MUI Wages: Maximum basic pay of the relevant rank as per MUI agreement must be paid.
- Payment: Payment should be made by Demand Draft / Pay Order in the name of Director General of Shipping.
3. Dispensation Process
Dispensation will be considered in two stages:
- Stage 1: Apply to Nautical Adviser with full facts and MUI wage details. In-principle approval will be considered.
- Stage 2: Remit MUI wages by Demand Draft / Pay Order. Onus of correct remittance lies with the shipping companies.
II/4 Maritime Union of India (MUI) Agreement
Important Note
Incorrect remittance may result in a penalty of 10 times the short remittance.
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