The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) on March 04, 2025, issued the notification regarding the Issues faced by Shipping/RPS Companies while extending contractual Article of Agreement.
The following has been stated namely: -
• The contract period has been extended but does not exceed more than eleven months
• There is no explicit requirement to terminate the existing Article of Agreement. Instead, the employer, shipowner, or RPS agency must ensure that an extended letter for Article of Agreement/Seafarer Employment Agreement is maintained onboard the vessel for compliance and inspection purposes.
[Notification No. 23-POL/3/2024-CREW-DGS (C. No.30774)]
