Branch Name : Crew

Year
Notice No. of Year	Title	Issued Date

2025

28 of 2025 Maritime Advisory to all Indian seafarers and Indian flagged vessels in reference to the Indian embassy in Tehran. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Social media Advisory dated 13.06.2025 13/06/2025 15 of 2025 Maritime Advisory to all Indian seafarers and Indian flagged vessels in reference to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Advisory dated 24.04.2025 25/04/2025 14 of 2025 Constitution of Expert Committee for Development of Seafarers Manual - Call for Nominations 25/04/2025 13 of 2025 Statistics of engagement of Indian seafarers on Indian / Foreign Flag Merchant vessels from 2010 to 2024 08/04/2025 12 of 2025 Visa Exemption for Civilian Sea Crew Members Traveling to Republic of Malta to join the ships from Maltese Ports 08/04/2025 8 of 2025 Issues faced by Shipping / RPS Companies while extending contractual Article of Agreement 06/03/2025 2 of 2025 DGS proposal for initiatives towards seafarers financial and mental well-being by collection of requisite data 22/01/2025

2024

30 of 2024 Changes incorporated in present E-Governance RPSL, module for updating Seafarer's Engagement and Discharge Data (Article of Agreement / Form-I) 20/12/2024 28 of 2024 Constitution of Expert Committee to review the aspects of Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBAs) and other Maritime Labour Convention aspects applicable to Indian seafarers 28/11/2024 25 of 2024 Changes brought in E-Governance e-migrate system related to SMS alerts, port and country of joining and procedures for viewing acknowledging sea service details by seafarers 14/08/2024 15 of 2024 Submission of details of seafarers currently working in or scheduled to join vessels in Iran, UAE, or Malaysia – Reg. 22/06/2024 10 of 2024 Guidelines for providing seafarers on ships that are in Indian ports with access to adequate welfare facilities and services 23/04/2024 6 of 2024 Statistics of engagement of Indian seafarers on Indian / Foreign flagged Merchant Ships from 2010 to 2023 14/03/2024 2 of 2024 Correction / deletion / updation of entries in the FORM-I and Article of Agreement uploaded by RPS / Shipping Companies 27/02/2024

2023

26 of 2023 Addendum 1 to DGS Circular No. 03 of 2023 dated 13.01.2023 - Modification of Online e-governance module for the processes pertaining to Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers License (RPSL) 13/12/2023 22 of 2023 Addendum 3 in respect of DGS Circular No. 23 of 2022 dated 02.12.2022 Issuance of Bio- metric Seafarer's Identity Documents (BSID) to Indian Seafarers 25/09/2023 12 of 2023 Addendum 2 in respect of DGS Circular No. 23 of 2022 regarding issuance of Bio-metric Seafarers Identity Documents (BSID) to Indian Seafarers - reg. 30/05/2023 11 of 2023 Addendum to DGS Crew Circular No. 23 of 2022 regarding issuance of Bio-metric Seafarers Identity Documents (BSID) to Indian Seafarers - reg. 18/04/2023 7 of 2023 Statistics of engagement of Indian seafarers on Indian / Foreign flag merchant ships from 2010 to 2022. 24/02/2023 3 of 2023 Modification of Online e-governance module for the processes pertaining to Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers License (RPSL). 13/01/2023 Provident Fund Contribution payable of Seafarers 01/06/2023

2022

23 of 2022 Issuance of Seafarer's Identity Documents (SID) to Indian Seafarers 02/12/2022 20 of 2022 Instructions regarding deductions from Seafarers wages- Recent news clippings about alleged misappropriation of funds from trust of unions meant for welfare of seafarers, deductions of amount from seafarers wages etc. 01/09/2022 11 of 2022 Advisory to all seafarers and RPSL regarding applicability of CBA while entering into a contract between seafarers and RPSL/Employer for working on foreign flag vessels. 30/05/2022 8 of 2022 Coronavirus (COVID 19)- arrangement for 3rd Dose/Booster dose of vaccination for seafarers. 07/04/2022 6 of 2022 Linking of maximum no. of seafarers engaged with the Bank Guarantee furnished by the RPS in RPS module 28/02/2022 3 of 2022 Statistics of engagement of Indian seafarers on Indian / Foreign flag merchant ships from 2010 to 2021 03/02/2022

2021

29 of 2021 Standard Operating Procedure to deal with cases where Sign On Ship / Sign Off Ship, Sign Off Shore / Date of Completion of contract / Arriving India dates are not entered in to the seafarer's sea service details in e-governance system by Shipping company / RPSL which is now suspended / withdrawn / online privileges deactivated. 23/12/2021 27 of 2021 Addendum -IV to DGS Circular No. 09 of 2021 - Corona Virus (Covid - 19) arrangement for vaccination of Second dose of Covishield after 28 days to the seafarers - reg. 26/10/2021 25 of 2021 Resumption of Data Capturing for Issuance of BSID under controlled Conditions at Govt. Shipping Offices and Mercantile Marine Departments. 08/09/2021 23 of 2021 COVID and mental health helpline for Indian seafarers and their families- Initiatives by Association of Shipping Companies and Seafarers Unions. 11/08/2021 21 of 2021 Notification No. GSR 441(E) dated 28.06.2021 amending Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour) Rules, 2016 based on 2018 amendments to the code of Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 14/07/2021 18 of 2021 Uploading Seafarers discharge data ( Date of Sign-off Ship and Date of Sign off or Shore Date of Completion of Contract) - Article of Agreement and Form-|, RPSL - regarding. 09/06/2021 13 of 2021 Maritime Advisory on Sign-off of Seafarers during second wave of COVID 19. 08/05/2021 11 of 2021 Resumption of e-pass facility- appointment of Nodal officer. 30/04/2021 8 of 2021 Statistics of engagement of lndian seafarers on lndian / Foreign flag merchant ships from 2010 to 2020 - reg. 23/03/2021 7 of 2021 Review of debarment of Continuous Discharge Certificates (CDC) 08/03/2021 6 of 2021 Advisory- Changes in Biosecurity laws in Australia - Migration Amendment (Biosecurity Contraventions) Regulations 2020. 24/02/2021 ORDER-M/s Good Result Marine Services Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai 20/01/2021 ORDER-M/s Almighty Maritime Services Pvt. Ltd. Navi Mumbai 20/01/2021 Order- from Seamen Employment Office, Mumbai 11/03/2021 Circular- for BSID Data Capturing of Seafarers. 26/04/2021 CLARIFICATION- DGS Circular No.13 of 2021- Maritime Advisory on sign-off seafarers during second wave of COVID-19. 12/05/2021 Notice- in r/o vessels of M/s Tag Offshore Ltd. i.e. MT Tag Navya, MV Tag-22 and MV Tag 15. 06/08/2021

2020

37 of 2020 Coronavirus (COVID 19)-Designating seafarers as Key workers providing an essential service. 22/12/2020 36 of 2020 Resuming of issuance of BSID under controlled conditions - reg 09/12/2020 35 of 2020 Implementation of the 2018 amendments to the Code of MLC, 2006-reg 26/11/2020 34 of 2020 Review of debarment of Continuous Discharge Certificates (CDC) - reg. 12/11/2020 29 of 2020 Relaxation to update the e- profiles of seafarers who got stuck during the COVID-19 pandemic lock down in various countries-reg. 05/08/2020 15 of 2020 Payment of Provident Fund, Welfare / Gratuity Fund - reg. 13/04/2020 10 of 2020 DGS Circular No.10 of 2020- Statistics of Indian seafarers Trained and employed. 17/03/2020 5 of 2020 Advisory to all Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers License [RPSL] holders regarding demand of remuneration, donation or fees from seafarers for their employment-reg 13/02/2020 Suspension of data capturing of seafarers for BSID scheduled during 22.03.2020 until 15.04.2020 - reg. 16/04/2020 Blacklisting Debarment of Debarment of Doris Marine services Pvt.ltd 13/08/2020 Survey of Gender Diversity and Impact on Performance in the Maritime Industry-reg 03/09/2020

2019

9 of 2019 Draft modalities for carrying out Comprehensive Inspection Program (CIP) for Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers Services License (RPSL)-reg 14/10/2019 8 of 2019 Requirement of updation of Indian National Database of Seafarers (INDoS) profile before applying for various services on E-Governance platform 21/08/2019 7 of 2019 Issuance of seafarers Identity Document (SID) to Indian Seafarers-opening of data collection centers at 6 MMDs. 02/08/2019 6 of 2019 Issuance of seafarers Identity Document (SID) to Indian Seafarers-opening of data collection centers at 6 MMDs. 02/08/2019 5 of 2019 Jumping of Ships by Indian Seafarers on Cruise Ships in ports in USA. 01/08/2019 4 of 2019 Issuance of Seafarers identity document (SID) to Indian seafarers-reg 08/07/2019 3 of 2019 New procedure for uploading seafarers engagement and discharge data [Article of Agreement and Form - 1, RPSL]-reg. 20/06/2019 2 of 2019 On line e-governance module for process pertaining to RPSL. 12/06/2019 1 of 2019 Draft New procedure for uploading seafarers engagement and discharge data [Article of Agreement and Form - I,RPSL]-reg 31/01/2019

2018

2 of 2018 Launching of emigrate system for seafarers 24/07/2018 1 of 2018 Indian seafarers are recruited and placed on boards merchant vessels by the Ship owner themselves or through registered RPS on Indian as foreign ships. 27/03/2018 Withdrawal of MEMA Welfare Scheme w.e.f. 1st July, 2018 07/05/2018 Modus-operandi of the issues reported of missing, stranded, non payment of wages, non-provisions on board ship, seafarers, to DGCOM Centre-reg. 07/05/2018 Withdrawal of MEMA Welfare Scheme w.e.f 1st July 2018 06/06/2018 Indian Seafarers facing trouble in UAE - reg. 27/03/2018 Indian Seafarers facing trouble in Iran-reg 26/11/2018

2017

4 of 2017 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the issues reported of missing, stranded, non-payment of wages, non-provisions on board ship of seafarers, to DGCOM Centre. 11/08/2017 3 of 2017 Holding on board ceremonies/events-regarding. 13/06/2017 2 of 2017 Dispensation for putting foreign crew on board "Jag Prabha" & "Jag Radha" 09/03/2017 1 of 2017 Inspection of Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers (RPS) Service Providers by RO's-reg. 12/01/2017 Non-payment of wages to various seafarers by GOI Offshore Ltd. - reg. 17/02/2017 Corrigendum to DGS Circular No.4 of 2017 - Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the issues reported of missing, stranded, non-payment of wages, non-provisions on board ship of seafarers, to DGCOM Centre. 29/08/2017

2016

5 of 2016 Recognition of sea service of Electro Technical Officers employed directly - reg. 05/12/2016 4 of 2016 Recognization of Sea service of Seafarers employed directly. 25/11/2016 3 of 2016 Clarifications on the Marchant Shipping (Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers) Rules,2016, promulgated vide the Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India's Gazette Notification No. GSR 169(E), dated 15.02.16 reg. 24/08/2016 2 of 2016 DGS Crew Branch Circular No. 02 of 2016 - Non-uploading of Form-I (earlier Form-III A) by the RPS licensees-reg. 07/06/2016 1 of 2016 Review of debarment of Continuous Discharge Certificates (CDCs) - reg. 07/03/2016 Selling and sharing of Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers License (RPSL) with Private manning agents/unauthorized agencies. 07/03/2016

2015

2 of 2015 Guidelines for registration of Shipping Companies with the office of Seamen's Provident Fund Commissioner for the purpose of remitting provident of seamen. 21/12/2015 1 of 2015 Guidelines for filling of declaration / nomination by the Seamen for the purpose of opening an account and remittance of Provident Fund. 21/12/2015 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for issuance of CDC. 16/12/2015 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for issuance of Recuritment and Placement of Seafarers Licence. 16/12/2015

2014

3 of 2014 Engagement of seafarers on board ships - reg. 31/10/2014 2 of 2014 Payment of welfare fund contribution by recruitment and placement of seafarers (RPS) service providers to the Seafarers Welfare Fund Society - reg. 29/10/2014 1 of 2014 Deployment of technicians repair teams etc., on board Indian flag merchant ships/dredgers etc., plying in the India Coast-issues related to possession of continuous discharge certificates [CDCs] clarification - reg. 16/09/2014 NOTICE TO SEAFARERS NO. 2 OF 2014 10/10/2014 DGS Order 18 of 14 - Issuance of Continuous Discharge Certificate-cum-Seafarer's Identity Document (CDC) in the modified format with security features - reg. 30/10/2014 DGS order No. 16 of 2014 Payment of welfare fund contribution by Recruitment and Placement of seafarers (RPS) providers - reg. 29/10/2014 DGS Order 17 of 2014 - Payment of Welfare Fund Contribution by Recruitment and Placement Service (RPS) Providers - reg. 29/10/2014 DGS Order 15 of 14 - Issuance of Indian CDCs to hospitality crew working on cruise vessels and also to seafarers who are working on board trading vessels without an Indian CDC - reg. 29/10/2014 M. S. Notice No. 10 of 2014 - Replacement of the Continuous Discharge Certificate-cum-Seafarers Identity Document (CDC) issued under the erswhile Merchant Shipping (M.S.) (CDC) Rules 1960 - reg. 15/07/2014 N O T I C E T O S E A F A R E R S 06/08/2014 DGS Order 13 of 2014 - Issuance of Indian CDCs to hospitality crew working on cruise vessels and also to seafarers who are working on board trading vessels without an Indian CDC - reg. 26/08/2014 DGS Order 19 of 14 - Issuance of Indian CDCs to hospitality crew working on cruise vessels and also to seafarers who are working on board trading vessels without an Indian CDC - reg. 05/12/2014 M. S. Notice 02 of 2014 - Payment of welfare fund contribution by Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers (RPS) service providers - reg. 12/03/2014 DGS Order 07 of 2014 - Certificate of Competency as Cook in the merchant navy - reg. 24/06/2014 Voluntary inspection of Recruitment and Placement of Seafarer's (RPS) Service providers - reg. 25/06/2014 DGS Order No. 05 of 2014 - Submission of applications for all individual category Continuous Discharge Certificates-reg. 06/06/2014 DGS Order No. 06 of 2014 - Issuance of Indian CDCs to hospitality crew working on cruise vessels and also to seafarers who are working on board trading vessels without an Indian CDC - reg. 06/06/2014 DGS Order 11 of 2014 - Issuance of Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) to GoC (GMDSS) certificate holders - reg. 30/07/2014 Voluntary inspection of Recruitment and Placement of Seafarer's (RPS) Service providers - reg. 25/08/2014 DGS Order 04 of 2014 - Issuance of an Indian Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) to Indian citizens successfully completing the Higher National Diploma course - reg. 12/05/2014 M. S. Notice 07 of 2014 - Issuance of Certificate of Competency (COC) as Cook in the Merchant Navy revision of the format of the certificate (billingual) - reg. 13/05/2014

2013

1 of 2013 On-line correction of incorrect entries in the Form - III A uploaded by RPS firms - reg. 13/08/2013

2012

3 of 2012 Uploading seamen's engagement particulars in Form III- A by RPS providers- reg. 03/07/2012 2 of 2012 Procedures on Submission of Application for the Renewal of RPS licenses- Reg.(Withdrawn/refer Crew cir 2A of 2012) 16/01/2012

2011

3 of 2011 Grievance redressal mechanism for seafarers - reg. 05/07/2011 2 of 2011 Application for the Continuous Discharge Certificate Cum Seafarers Identity Document (CDC) for the candidates undergoing approved pre sea training programmes 12/04/2011

2009

6 of 2009 Corrigendum to Guidelines for placement of Supernumeraries on Board Indian Flag Vessels. . 10/11/2009 5 of 2009 Guidelines for placement of Supernumerries on board Indian flag vessels - reg. 01/07/2009 4 of 2009 Employment through registered RPS Providers only. 03/07/2009 2 of 2009 Corrigendum to Crew Branch Circular No. 9 of 2007 -sea service undertaken on ships through un-registered RPS providers -reg. 25/03/2009

2008

3 of 2008 Clarification on the criteria for issuance of CDC under the category of Purser/Ship's Clerk reg. 19/03/2008 2 of 2008 Requirement of attestation & authentication of document submitted for issuance of CDC -reg. 19/02/2008 1 of 2008 Inspection of branch offices of recruitment and placement service providers 15/02/2008

2007

9 of 2007 Sea service undertaken on ships through unregistered RPS Providers-regarding 21/09/2007 8 of 2007 Registration of RPS Providers under M.S. (Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers) Rules, 2005. 21/09/2007 7 of 2007 Submission of Articles of Agreement "On line" 31/08/2007 5 of 2007 Notification published in the Gazette of India dated 30.04.07 regarding amendments to RPS Rules..Form-IIIA/ revised Form-IV. 13/08/2007 4 of 2007 Guidelines for placement of Supernumeraries on board Indian flag vessels. Superseded by Crew Circular 4 of 2008 20/08/2007 3 of 2007 Inspection of branch offices of recruitment and placement service providers. 24/07/2007 2 of 2007 Employment on board Merchant Navy ships only through DGS approved Recruitment and Placement Service providers. 08/05/2007 1 of 2007 Crew branch cir dated 7th Feb 2007 -Submission of information under Clause viii of form III of RPS Rules 07/02/2007 1 of 2007 Submission of information under Clause viii of form III of RPS Rules 19/01/2007

2006

2 of 2006 Last date of Issuance of CDCs under Rule 4(10) of M.S. CDC Rules, 2001 04/12/2006

2005

8 of 2005 Merchant Shipping (Recruitment & Placement of Seafarers) Rules, 2005 07/12/2005 6 of 2005 Merchant Shipping (Recruitment & Placement of Seafarers) Rules,2005 - Processing of application 16/09/2005 5 of 2005 Merchant Shipping (Recruitment & Placement of Seafarers) Rules,2005 - inspection-intimation-regarding 09/09/2005 4 of 2005 Collection of fee for verification of CDCs -reg 06/09/2005 2 of 2005 Issue of CDC -Pendency -reg 21/03/2005 1 of 2005 Reg. Payment of fees to the State Govt. Examination Boards for undertaking the verification of genuineness of certificates of the applicants of CDCs. 18/03/2005

2003

1 of 2003 Reg. permission to TMEs to sail on ships 18/07/2003

2002

7 of 2002 Merchant Shipping (CDC) Rules, 2001 20/12/2002 7 of 2002 Merchant Shipping (CDC) Rule, 2001 20/12/2002 6 of 2002 Continuation of crew branch circular No.5 of 2001 29/05/2002 5 of 2002 Obtaining Registration cancellation order on account of Medical Unfitness 03/05/2002 4 of 2002 Employment of Seamen 03/05/2002 3 of 2002 Observance of Efficiency Fortnight by Shipping Office, Mumbai 18/04/2002 2 of 2002 Crew Branch Circular No. 2 of 2002 05/03/2002 1 of 2002 Procedure for cancelling the endorsements restricting the period of validity 21/01/2002

2001

1 of 2001 Enhancement of Seamen's Welfare fee 09/03/2001

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