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Draft New procedure for uploading seafarers engagement and discharge data [Article of Agreement and Form - I,RPSL]-reg
Applicable to:
Indian ship owners, authorized agents, RPSLs
Effective Date:
01-03-2019
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. New Submission Procedure — Article of Agreement and Form - I, RPSL
A new procedure for submitting seafarers' engagement and discharge data has been introduced, effective from 01-03-2019.
- Key Dates: Sign-on and sign-off dates must be entered within 7 days of the respective events. Sign-on ship date must be entered within 30 days of sign-on shore date.
- System Restrictions: The system will not allow data submission if details are not entered in the stipulated time frame or if the number of seafarers exceeds the bank guarantee limit.
2. Penalties for Non-compliance
Defaulters will be publicized on the DGS website and may face the following penalties:
- First Offense: Debarment from using the system for one month.
- Second Offense: Debarment from using the system for three months.
- Repeated Offenses: Permanent debarment and strict action under Section 436 of M' S Act' 1958 and M.S. (R&PS) Rules 2016.
Important Note
Seafarers are advised to report any data discrepancies to the Directorate General of Shipping.
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