Statistics of engagement of Indian seafarers on Indian / Foreign flagged Merchant Ships from 2010 to 2023

**Summary of DGS Circular No. 06 of 2024: Statistics of Engagement of Indian Seafarers on Indian/Foreign Flagged Merchant Ships from 2010 to 2023** **Applicable to:** All stakeholders through DGS website, Computer Cell, Directorate General of Shipping (with a request to host this Circular on DGS website), and Hindi Cell, Directorate General of Shipping (for Hindi version). **Effective Date:** 2024-03-13 **Superseded Circulars:** None explicitly stated in the document. **Main Changes and Requirements:** 1. **Statistics of Indian Seafarers' Engagement:** - Total Count and Distinct Count of Indian Seafarers engaged on Indian/foreign-flagged ships from 2010 to 2023 are appended with this Circular. - The statistics are categorized by year, flag type (Indian/Foreign), and rank (Nautical/Engineering). - Key ranks include Master, Chief Officer, Second Officer, Watch Keeping Deck Officer, Cadet (Nautical Science), and others. 2. **Engagement Details by Rank and Year:** - Detailed engagement numbers are provided for each rank, year, and flag type. - The data includes Total Count, Distinct Count, Nautical, Engineering, Ratings, and Officers. - Notable ranks with significant engagement include Master, Chief Officer, Second Officer, Watch Keeping Deck Officer, and Cadet (Nautical Science). 3. **Important Note (if applicable):** - No critical warnings, prohibitions, or compliance notes were explicitly stated in the document. **Valid External URLs (hyperlinks):** - None provided in the given document text. **Output:** A compact, professional styled HTML summary with inline CSS only, dark charcoal background accents, and vibrant orange (#f97316) highlights, as per the given structure and content rules.