On board Complaints Procedures
On board Complaints Procedures 1. Company shall ensure that all ships have the on board complaint procedures, as prescribed by the flag. For the fair, effective and expeditious handling of…
Repatriation, assisting and repatriating Indian seamen distressed abroad
Repatriation, assisting and repatriating Indian seamen distressed abroad RepatriationSeafarers have right to repatriated at no cost to themselves in the (according to the circumstances specified). The Company shall ensure that adequate…
Deceased seamen, engagement of substitutes
Deceased seamen, engagement of substitutes Following extract from MS ACT details about the deceased seamen and wages, personal effects etc.152. Master to take charge of the effects of deceased seamen.-(1)…
Contracts of employment, wages and other remuneration, advances, allotments, payment into bank accounts
Contracts of employment, wages and other remuneration, advances, allotments, payment into bank accounts All seafarers working on board any company’s ship shall have a signed original of the seafarer’s employment…
Basic Entitlements of seamen and apprentices
Basic Entitlements of seamen and apprentices Agreements with crewThe Master of an Indian ship, except a Home Trade ship of less than 200 GT, must enter into an agreement in…
Certificates of Officers
Certificates of Officers Certificates of Competency to be held by officers of Ships Every Indian ship, when going to sea from any port or place, must be provided with officers…
Manning scales and certification
Manning scales and certification MANNING SCALES FOR INDIAN OFFICERS RankStandard ComplementMaster1Chief Officer12nd Officer13rd Officer1Radio Officer1Chief Engineer12nd Engineer13rd Engineer14th Engineer1Electrician1Total10 REMARKS In case of UMS operated vessels, 4th Engineer may not be carried.…
MS ACT – Engagement, discharge and management of crew
Engagement, discharge and management of crew The following subjects are described in subsequent topics: Manning scales and certification Contracts of employment, wages and other remuneration, advances, allotments, payment into bank…
Documents for Change of Flag
Documents Required for Change of FlagFlag States may have specific requirements, and you should liaise with the Flag State to know its requirement. A list of documents and certificates required…
The Certificate of Registry and its legal significance
Indian ship, the change of ownership must be endorsed on her certificate of registry, either by the registrar of the ship’s port of registry or by the registrar of any…
Registration of Ships in India
Registration of Ships in India Which ships (excluding fishing vessels) are obligated to register under this Act?Each Indian ship of more than 15 tons net and employed solely in navigation…
Registration Requirements of various Flag States
Registration Requirements of various Flag States Important requirements of other Flag States have been compiled in the images below. For more about the registration procedure and requirements of different Flag States,…