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Constitution of Complaint Committee regarding Sexual Harassment on Women seafarer at workplace under Section 04 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redress Act, 2013) – Reg.
Applicable to:
All Indian seafarers and related stakeholders
Effective Date:
14.06.2024
Superseded Circulars:
DGS Order No. 03 of 2023 dated 30.01.2023
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Complaint Committee Constitution
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has constituted a Complaint Committee for seafarers with immediate effect, valid until further orders or 2 years, whichever is earlier.
- Composition: The committee comprises 9 members, including chairpersons and members from various organizations and fields.
- Contact: Committee members can be reached via email, as listed in the order.
2. Complaint Submission
The Complaint Committee shall deliberate on complaints received via the Grievance Report for Women Seafarer portal on the Director General of Shipping’s e-governance module.
II/4 DGS ORDER NO. 10 OF 2024
Important Note
This order supersedes DGS Order 03 of 2023. All stakeholders are advised to comply with the new order.
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