Get answers to frequently asked questions regarding the total number of RPSL (Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers License) issued in 2023. Learn about issuance trends, eligibility, and regulatory aspects under DG Shipping India.
The 2023 RPSL list provides an official record of all companies newly authorised or re?licensed in that year to legally perform seafarer recruitment and placement. It helps seafarers, shipowners, and industry stakeholders identify compliant and recognised agencies.
The official list of RPSL licences issued in 2023 is published by the Directorate General of Shipping through its portal, notifications, and official RPSL directories. This list is regularly updated and available to public.
Yes. RPSL licences are issued and renewed each year based on applications submitted by eligible companies. The DG Shipping reviews these applications and grants or renews licences that are valid for a specific period under regulatory compliance standards.
Seafarers can check the current licence status (active, expired, suspended, or cancelled) of any RPSL company by visiting the official DG Shipping RPSL list. Only companies with active licences can provide recruitment or placement services.
If a company fails to comply with DG Shipping requirements after being issued an RPSL, its licence may be suspended, expired, or cancelled based on regulatory action, and it will no longer be permitted to recruit or place seafarers until compliance is restored.