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Date: 2020-12-22 Category: DGS Circular State: Union Government Country: India

Coronavirus (COVID 19)-Designating seafarers as Key workers providing an essential service.

Issued by Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways · Directorate General of Shipping

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**Executive Summary** DGS Circular No. 37 of 2020, dated December 21, 2020, designates all seafarers within the jurisdiction of India as ‘key workers’ providing an essential service, recognising their importance in maintaining the global supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is issued with the approval of Director General of Shipping & Additional Secretary to the Govt. of India. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Designation of Seafarers:** * All seafarers within India's jurisdiction are designated as ‘key workers’ providing an essential service. * **Government Recognition:** * The Government of India recognizes the importance of shipping and seafarers in the global supply chain. * The Government has recognized seafarers as “Key Workers” since the beginning of COVID-19. * **COVID-19 Measures:** * Crew changes are permitted in Indian ports. * Ministry of Home Affairs included ‘sea crew’ as essential services and supplies in guidelines (Order No. No.40-3/2020-DM-I(A) dated 24.3.2020). * Indian seafarers are allowed to sign-on and sign-off at Indian ports as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) (Order No.40-3/2020-DM-I(A) dated 21.04.2020). * The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) prescribes detailed protocols for sign-on and sign-off. * DGS has issued DGS Order No. 12 of 2020 dated 22.04.2020 and Addendums 1 to 4, prescribing Standard Operating Procedures / Protocols (SOP) for controlled crew change. * The SOP facilitates and regulates crew changes to maintain a safe environment on ships and prevent contamination. * Sign-on and sign-off are permitted and facilitated for foreign seafarers in Indian ports. **Impact Analysis** **Stakeholder: Seafarers** * **Impact:** Officially recognized as ‘key workers’ providing essential service, facilitating crew changes and movement within India. * **Action Required:** To follow the SOPs and protocols prescribed by DGS for sign-on and sign-off. **Stakeholder: Shipping Companies/Operators** * **Impact:** Can continue crew changes at Indian ports following established procedures, maintaining operations. * **Action Required:** Adhere to the SOPs and protocols for crew changes to ensure a safe environment on ships and ports. **Stakeholder: Ports** * **Impact:** Must facilitate crew changes following prescribed SOPs. * **Action Required:** Implement and adhere to the DGS-prescribed protocols for crew changes. **Stakeholder: Government of India** * **Impact:** Reinforces commitment to maintaining the global supply chain and supporting seafarers. * **Action Required:** To continue the oversight and support of seafarers as essential workers.

Key Entities Referenced

Directorate General of Shipping: The issuing authority of the circular, responsible for designating seafarers as key workers. Seafarers: Designated as ‘key workers’ providing an essential service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1968: Indian law that defines essential services. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways: The parent ministry of the Directorate General of Shipping. Ministry of Home Affairs: Referenced for including 'sea crew' as essential services in guidelines.
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