A temporary block means DG Shipping has restricted the company from deploying seafarers due to non-compliance or pending investigations. The company must resolve the issues to regain active status.
No. Such companies are not allowed to process or update any crew sign-on or sign-off activities.
Licenses are blocked for reasons such as non-submission of mandatory documents, audit failures, violation of MLC rules, or complaints filed by seafarers. Common reasons include vessel abandonment cases, charging placement fees, pending crew salaries, failure to conduct annual RPSL audits, and other compliance violations.
Seafarers should avoid further processing and apply only through valid RPSL companies to safeguard their career and documentation.
To lift a temporary block, the RPSL company must resolve all pending grievances and obtain clearance from the respective DSEO. Once the clearance is issued, the company must follow up with the DGS Crew Branch for final approval.
The duration varies widely. It can take anywhere from six months to several years, depending on the nature and severity of the issues involved.