DGMA bans deployment of Indian seafarers in Sarawak Region of Malaysia
The Directorate General of Maritime Administration has banned the recruitment of Indian seafarers for vessels in Malaysia's Sarawak region due to recurring fatal accidents. Additionally, new mandatory insurance requirements have been introduced for seafarers on foreign-flagged vessels.
Why it matters
This regulatory action addresses significant safety concerns for migrant workers and sets new standards for maritime labor welfare.
DGMA bans deployment of Indian seafarers in Sarawak Region of Malaysia Decision follows recurring fatal accidents of young Indian seafarers over the years CHENNAI Expressing concern over recurring fatal accidents involving young Indian seafarers, the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) has banned the recruitment or engagement of Indian seafarers in the Sarawak Region of Malaysia. The shipping regulator directed Recruitment and Placement Service Licence (RPSL) companies not to employ Indian seafarers for Inland, Riverline and Coastal Vessels of the Sarawak Region saying that fatal accidents involving young Indian seafarers deployed in Malaysia had occurred on a recurring basis, year after year.
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