Rules for Recruitment and Placement Service License (RPSL)

Maritime Seafarers

The Recruitment and Placement Service License (RPSL) is a mandatory certification for agencies involved in the recruitment and placement of seafarers in India. Governed by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) under the Merchant Shipping (Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers) Rules, 2005, this license ensures transparency, ethical recruitment, and compliance with international maritime labor standards. … Read more