New Form–1 (RPSL) for Seafarers on Foreign-Flag Vessels -

DGS Introduces New Form–1 (RPSL) for Seafarers on Foreign-Flag Vessels

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 by Capt. Kapil Yadav

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