What Financial Penalties Apply Under the Seafarers Code?
Financial penalties under the Seafarers Code, enforced by India’s Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), target misconduct like desertion and disobedience to ensure maritime safety and compliance. These rules, rooted in the Merchant Shipping Act and recent DGS orders, impose fines, wage forfeitures, and more on seafarers and shipmasters. Understanding them helps avoid career-ending sanctions. … Read more