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Jumping of Ships by Indian Seafarers on Cruise Ships in ports in USA.
Applicable to:
Indian Seafarers on Cruise Ships
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Jumping of Ships Prohibition
Indian seafarers on cruise ships are prohibited from jumping ships, particularly in U.S. ports. This is a criminal act and negatively affects Indian seafarers' prospects.
- Consequences: Initiation of formal action against the seafarer, blocking of e-governance system access, cancellation of CDC, and referral to Ministry of External Affairs for passport cancellation.
2. Employers' Actions
Employers are required to:
- File a formal complaint: Accompanied with a formal complaint letter, to initiate action against the seafarer.
- Inform Shipping Masters: To cancel the seafarer's CDC and inform the Directorate General of Shipping.
- Intimate the Directorate: With details of such seafarers for further action.
Important Note
This circular supersedes all previous instructions on the subject. Non-compliance may result in severe penalties.
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