Learn about the total RPSL (Recruiting and Placement Services License) licenses issued in 2026. Understand how RPSL works, who issues it, and its impact on maritime recruitment.
An RPSL (Recruiting and Placement Services License) is issued by the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), India, allowing a company to legally recruit seafarers for overseas employment.
You can check the DG Shipping website, which maintains an official list of active, suspended, expired, and newly issued RPSL licenses
Only companies registered in India, with proper infrastructure, compliance setup, and documentation, are eligible to apply for an RPSL under Merchant Shipping Rules.