**Executive Summary**
This circular from the Directorate General of Shipping announces the full operational status of the e-migrate system for seafarers, initially launched via M.S. Notice No. 7 of 2017. After a trial period with extensions, the system is now running smoothly, and all concerned parties are directed to use it for immigration checks as per M.S. Notice No. 7 of 2017. The circular is dated July 24, 2018.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **E-Migrate System Background:**
* The e-migrate system was launched via M.S. Notice No. 7 of 2017 to prevent Indian seafarers from leaving Indian ports/airports unless recruited through registered RPS/Indian ship owners.
* It was initially implemented as a 3-month pilot program from September 1, 2017, for verification at Immigration Check Points (ICPs).
* The trial period was extended by 45 days from December 1, 2017, to address technical glitches.
* **Current Status and Usage:**
* Technical glitches have been addressed, and the system is now running smoothly.
* 122,096 seafarers have used the system between January 1, 2018, and June 30, 2018 (103,152 on foreign flag vessels and 18,944 on Indian flag vessels).
* **Mandatory Usage:**
* All concerned parties are directed to use the e-migrate system in accordance with M.S. Notice No. 7 of 2017.
* FRROs (Foreigners Regional Registration Offices) must utilize the e-migrate system at immigration checks.
* Immigration without e-migrate system data should only be allowed in exceptional circumstances after proper verification of papers issued by Directorate General of Shipping-approved Recruitment and Placement Services.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Recruiting and Placement Services (RPS)**
* **Impact:** RPS agencies must ensure that seafarers are properly registered in the e-migrate system.
* **Action Required:** Verify that all paperwork issued for seafarers is approved by the Directorate General of Shipping.
**Stakeholder: Seafarers**
* **Impact:** Required to be registered on the e-migrate system.
* **Action Required:** Ensure registration through registered RPS/Indian ship owners to avoid travel interruptions.
**Stakeholder: Immigration Check Points (ICPs) / FRROs**
* **Impact:** Responsible for utilizing the e-migrate system during immigration checks.
* **Action Required:** Enforce the use of the e-migrate system and allow manual immigration only in exceptional circumstances after proper verification.
Key Entities Referenced
e-migrate system: System for prevention of Indian seafarers from leaving Indian ports/airports unless recruited through registered RPS/Indian ship owners, and for verification of seafarers' details at Immigration Check Points (ICPs).
Directorate General of Shipping: The Directorate General of Shipping launched the e-migrate system and is responsible for its administration.
M.S. Notice No. 7 of 2017: Document related to the launch of the e-migrate system, mentioned as a reference for system usage.
Immigration Check Points (ICPs): Locations where the e-migrate system is used to verify seafarers' details.
Mumbai: Location of Director General of Shipping's office.
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