DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF SHIPPING, MUMBAI
CITIZENS CHARTER

The Directorate General of Shipping and allied offices are Committed to fullfil the national and international obligations through administration of MS Act, 1958 and implementation of the international Conventions and Protocols so as to serve Indian Maritime in an efficient manner which would benefit the industry and the country as a whole and the maritime administration is Committed to render all services to the members of public through its allied offices as specified here under. The details of services indicated are those outlined in the MS Act, 1958 and international Conventions and services which are not included and demanded by the citizens are also being rendered on priority as and when asked for.

Disposal of representations from the next of kin of the deceased seafarers. Within 15 working days from the date of receipt of applications subject to getting requisite details from the related parties.
Payment to the Seamen:  
Settlement of balance wages to seamen 01 day
Settlement of balance wages to deceased seamen's to the window or next of kin. 30 days
Seamen's Welfare Scheme:  
Redressal of Seamen's complaint regarding on Board working conditions i.e. drinking water, food, accommodation wages etc. 02 days
Providing assistance to the families of seamen engaged on board through local government authorities to redress their grievances. 07 days
Referring the sick off-article seamen to the St. George Hospital/Seamen clinic for free medical treatment. 01 day
Settlement of wages dispute between seamen and ships owners under Section 132 of MS Act, 1958. 30 days
Cancellation of CDCs of retired seamen on his request. 03 days
Issue of service record to the retired seamen after the cancellation of CDC to take service benefits. 01 day
Other Services Sign on / off seamen  
Seamen's death inquiry under Section 452 of MS Act, 1958. 30 days
Disciplinary cases of seamen 10 days

 

SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND SOCIETY
Monthly Exgratia Monetary Assistance (MEMA) on half yearly basis Applications received in a particular half yearly period are cleared soon after the completion of the six month. Subject to submission of requisite documents.
Ad-hoc Exgratia Financial Assistance to Windows of Foreign Going seamen @ Rs.5000/- and Rs.3000/- to a window of Home Trade seamen. 20-25 days are required, subject to submission of requisite documents along with the application.

 
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