Statistics of engagement of lndian seafarers on lndian / Foreign flag merchant ships from 2010 to 2020 - reg.

**Summary of DGS Circular No. 8 of 2021: Statistics of Engagement of Indian Seafarers** **Applicable to:** All stakeholders through DGS website, Computer Cell, Hindi Cell, and Secretary to the Government of India. **Effective Date:** 22.03.2021 **Superseded Circulars/Orders:** None explicitly stated. **Key Changes and Requirements:** 1. **Statistics of Indian Seafarers Engaged (2010-2020):** - Total count and distinct count of Indian seafarers engaged on Indian and foreign flag merchant ships from 2010 to 2020. - Engagement details for nautical and engineering officers, ratings, and saloon ratings. - Engagement details for Indian flag and foreign flag ships. - Year-wise data for total count, distinct count, officers, and ratings. 2. **Active Seafarers Employed in 2017:** - Total count of active seafarers employed in 2017. - Nautical officers, rating officers, and saloon rating officers employed in 2017. - Nautical and engineering officers, ratings, and saloon ratings employed in 2017. - Upcoming years' estimated seafarer count based on the database. 3. **Seafarer Engagement Details (2016-2020):** - Year-wise data for total count, officers, and ratings for Indian flag and foreign flag ships. - Engagement details for nautical, engineering, and other officers, as well as ratings. **Important Note:** None provided in the given document. **Valid External URLs:** None explicitly stated in the document. **Output Format:** Compact, professional styled HTML with inline CSS only, dark charcoal background accents with vibrant orange (#f97316) highlights.