Know why RPSL companies get suspended, how it affects seafarers, and what steps to take. Get clear answers to key questions on suspended RPSL license holders.
A Suspended RPSL License means that, after the issuance of a Show Cause Notice (SCN) and completion of the investigation process, the Competent Authority has suspended the RPS agency’s license for a specified period.
RPSL licences may be suspended for a variety of reasons, including non-compliance with Director General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), rules, violation of seafarer rights, fraudulent recruitment practices, audit failures, or crew abandonded issues identified during inspections or investigations.
No. Once a company’s RPSL licence is suspended, it is prohibited from recruiting or placing Indian seafarers until the suspension is lifted and the Director General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), reinstates its licence.
You can verify a company’s RPSL status, whether active, suspended, expired, or cancelled — by checking the official Director General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), RPSL list on the Directorate General of Shipping portal. Always confirm the real?time licence status before engaging with an agency
Not necessarily. A suspended licence is a temporary status that may be lifted once the company addresses compliance or regulatory issues. However, continued serious violations could lead to the permanent cancellation by Director General of Maritime Administration (DGMA).