Modus-operandi of the issues reported of missing, stranded, non payment of wages, non-provisions on board ship, seafarers, to DGCOM Centre-reg.

Applicable to: Indian seafarers, shipowners, RPS, DGS, DSEO, MMD, Port State

Effective Date: 07.05.2018

Superseded Circulars: None

Modus Operandi for Seafarer Issues

Cases reported to DGCOM Centre fall into three categories:

Category 1: Indian ship-owner/RPS on Indian flag ships
Category 2: Indian RPS on foreign flag vessels
Category 3: Unknown/unrecognized agent/foreign ship-owner on foreign flag vessels

Upon receiving a case, DGCOM Centre will:

Ascertain: Seafarer details, ship details, ship-owner details, RPS details, and ship's current port
Send mail to: Ship-owner, RPS, DGS, Shipping Master/DSEO, and Port State with action taken report
Examine: Financial security under MLC and Bank Guarantee under RPS Rules for repatriation and lien registration
Request: Flag State/Port State to look into MLC Certificate, Indian Mission for repatriation, and Maritime Administration for ship-owner's residence

II/4 DGCOM Centre contact details: www.dgshipping.gov.in

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