Standard Operating Procedures/ Protocols (SOP) for controlled crew change- resumption of e-pass facility.

Applicable to: All Indian seafarers, ship owners, and companies

Effective Date: Immediate

Superseded Circulars: DGS Order No. 08 of 2021 dated 03.02.2021

Key Changes and Requirements

Due to the resurgence of COVID cases and movement restrictions, the e-pass system for seafarers is being reinstated.

Applicable to: Indian and foreign seafarers signing on/off, and drivers transporting them.
Valid for: Inter-state and intra-state movement.
Key Workers: Seafarers are declared as 'Key Workers' as per DGS Crew Circular No. 37 of 2020.

Apply for e-pass on the DGS website's 'e-pass for seafarers' link.

Details required: Seafarer's details, vehicle details, and driver's details.
Upload documents: Upload the details on the DGS website's e-pass portal.

II/4 DGS Order No. 12 of 2020, DGS Order No. 14 of 2020, DGS Order No. 21 of 2020, and DGS Order No. 05 of 2021 are applicable as earlier.

Important Note

All DGS orders mentioned above are to be treated as applicable as earlier.

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