Standing Order No. 651/2021 of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Gujarat dated 8th June, 2021 on the recruitment of seafarers [C1N-24G]

Standing Order No. 651/2021

GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT

Social Welfare Department, Government of Gujarat

Gandhinagar, dated the 8th June, 2021

STANDING ORDER

To

All Surveyors,

Subject: The recruitment of seafarers by recruitments and placement agency for seafarers under the Gujarat Maritime Board Act, 1981, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Maritime Board Act, 1981 (Gujarat Act 30 of 1981), the Social Welfare Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the recruitment of seafarers by recruitments and placement agency for seafarers.

2. The matter has been examined. Every recruitment and placement agency for seafarers carrying on the recruitment of seafarers shall make an application in Form 6 to the Conservator of the Port within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.

3. The Surveyor shall ensure that ship recycling plan is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Conservator of the Port within sixty days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Gujarat.

(Secretary to Government)