Indian Crew Flashcards
(10 cards)
How must Indian Seafarers be recruited?
All Indian Seafarers must be recruited and placed onboard through an authorized Recruitment & Placement Service Licensed Agency (RPSL) from India.
What system has the Indian Government enacted to enforce MLC 2006 requirements?
The Indian Government has enacted an e-migration system that is mandatory for all seafarers working with foreign marine vessel owners or managers.
What is the objective of the e-migration system?
The objective is to ensure the legal employment of seafarers and their welfare until they are safely back from duty.
What happens upon the return of a seafarer to home?
The sign-off entry to the e-migration document is made, which will close his/her trip to the vessel.
How is e-migration conducted?
E-migration is done online by an RPSL agency, reflecting specific details of the seafarer’s employment to the immigration officer at Indian airports.
What does the e-migration system link to?
It links to the Seafarers’ database held in the office of the Director-General of Shipping (DGS) in Mumbai, India and the External Affairs Ministry in New Delhi.
What documents are required for the contract between the RPSL agency and the yacht company?
The contract requires the yacht’s MLC certificate, registration, proof of insurance, and a generic SEA.
What is a key difference between Indian crew and Filipino crew?
Indian crew are free to go on holiday anywhere in the world, including attending training courses held outside of India.
What must be reported to the RPSL regarding Indian crew?
Any holidays or training courses attended outside of India must be reported to the RPSL and noted within the e-migration document.
What is the purpose of e-migration according to Capt. C D Mathur?
E-migration is meant to keep a check on fraudulent ship owners, managers, and recruiting agents who use seafarers as bonded labour and desert them in inhumane environments.
