Constitution of a committee to assess the legal considerations related to the Directorate's authority in determining seafarers' wages and to review Collective Bargaining Agreements signed by relevant unions, associations, and seafarers

Applicable to: All stakeholders in the Indian maritime industry

Effective Date: 13th September 2023

Superseded Circulars: None

Key Changes and Requirements

A committee has been constituted to study and make recommendations on issues related to Indian seafarers' wages.

Composition: The committee consists of 10 members, including senior officials from DGS and maritime advocates.
Terms of Reference:
- Examine contentions regarding wage application and MLC guidelines.
- Review Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) and their recognition.
- Assess the role of DGS in wage determination and recognition.
- Examine other relevant laws, rules, and guidelines.
- Submit report by 30th September 2023.

Committee Members

Mr. Ashish Sinha, IRS, DDG (Crew) - Member Secretary
Mr. Ash Mohomad, DDG (Coastal) - Member
Mr. Anirudh Chaki, E&SS - cum- DDG (Tech) - Member
Capt. PC Meena, Nautical Surveyor-cum-DDG (Tech) - Member
Mr. Shitesh Ranjan, DDG (MSL) - Member
Mr. Amitava Majumdar, Maritime Advocate (Bose&Mitra&Co.) - Member
Mr. S. Priya, Maritime Advocate (Venky's Chamber) - Member
Mr. Aman Khare, Assistant Professor (Centre for Maritime Law and Research) - Member
Ms. Sindhura Polepalli, Maritime Legal Consultant (DGS) - Member
Shri Mukul Dutta, Shipping Master, Govt. Shipping Office, Mumbai - Member

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