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Navigating the Latest Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) Updates — What It Means for Manning Agencies & Ship-Owners
The Indian maritime industry is at a pivotal phase. The DGS has rolled out several significant circulars and advisories recently — changes that impact how crew certification, training, and vessel operations are managed. If you’re in crewing, shipmanagement or fleet operations (like us at Star Sea Management Pvt. Ltd.), understanding these shifts is key to staying compliant and competitive.
New Advisory & Regulatory Actions
DGS has also issued safety advisories related to geostrategic risks (for Indian-flagged vessels and crew) and elevated maritime security statuses, indicating a tighter regulatory environment.
As a ship-owner or agency, this means you need:
• Real-time tracking of crew movements and voyage routes.
• Compliance with safety protocols, especially in high-risk zones.
• A reliable partner who understands documentation, crew welfare and regulatory demands.
What Manners & Crewing Agencies Should Do
Given these developments, here’s what agencies like Star Sea Management focus on:
• We rigorously screen and deploy only certified, approved seafarers.
• We maintain a transparent deployment process and keep full documentation.
• We continuously monitor industry regulatory updates and ensure our practices align.
For ship-owners, working with an agency that takes compliance seriously is not just the right choice — it’s essential.
Why This Matters for You
Regulation is no longer just a checkbox. It’s now a differentiator. A vessel engaged by a ship-owner with transparent, compliant crew supply and training is less likely to face delays or inspections. It helps the reputation, operational uptime and cost-effectiveness of your fleet. At Star Sea Management, we live this every day: we supply Indian and international crew, manage documentation, training and deployment so you don’t have to worry. We help you focus on your core business while we take care of the maritime-crew-andcompliance side.