06 Nov 2022| 06:10am ISTGoan seamen highlight woes to shipping authoritiesTeam HeraldMARGAO: The Goan Seamen Association of India (GSAI) brought to the notice of shipping authorities the hardships seafarers faced due to some companies’ negligence and disrespect towards them. “Therefore, the present grievances mechanism is proposed to be decentralised and incrementally strengthened. This revamped grievance redressal mechanism for Indian seafarers shall function as under, in super-cession of this office said Crew Branch Circular No. As per clarifications regarding Merchant shipping (Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers) Rules 2016 promulgated vide Ministry of Shipping, Government of India Gazette Notification No. The various welfare schemes in place under SWFS, survival benefit scheme, invalidity benefit scheme, maternity benefit scheme for female seafarer, the old age benefit scheme, family benefit scheme,ex-gratia assistance on death and various issues pertaining to seafarers were also discussed.

Source: The Herald November 05, 2022 20:02 UTC