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Action against Recruitment & Placement Services (RPS) agencies and seafarers for utilizing deceitful practices
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers, RPS agencies, ship owners
Effective Date:
2024-03-05
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Action against Fraudulent Practices
The Directorate of Shipping will implement a zero-tolerance policy towards RPS agencies engaging in fraudulent practices such as misrepresenting ship assignments, generating fake documents, and submitting falsified documents.
- Consequences for RPS agencies: Immediate blockage of online privileges, thorough audits, suspension/withdrawal of RPS license, debarment from maritime activities, and recommendation for blacklisting and further actions as per MS Act 1958 and RPS Rules 2016.
- Seafarers' responsibility: Report fraudulent activities immediately. Failure to report or engaging in fraudulent practices may result in blocking of Indos No., cancellation, withdrawal, or suspension of Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC).
II/4 Report fraudulent activities to: DG Shipping
Important Note
All RPS agencies are warned that involvement in fraudulent activities will be dealt with severely and will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
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