DGS Introduces New Form–1 (RPSL) for Seafarers on Foreign-Flag Vessels
Efficient, secure, and transparent crew documentation is the foundation of any thriving maritime industry. On November 20, 2025, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), India, released a groundbreaking circular that is set to reshape the process for Indian seafarers traveling abroad to join foreign-flag vessels. This new form–1 (RPSL) for seafarers on foreign-flag vessels is … Read more