{"id":1804,"date":"2026-02-26T06:22:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T06:22:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/?p=1804"},"modified":"2026-03-05T04:40:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T04:40:34","slug":"why-rpsl-license-gets-cancelled-7-reasons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/why-rpsl-license-gets-cancelled-7-reasons\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Common Reasons Why RPSL License Gets Cancelled & How to Avoid It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An <\/span>RPSL License<\/span><\/a> is a statutory authorization granted to recruitment and placement agencies under the Merchant Shipping (Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers) Rules, 2016, by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS). It allows agencies to recruit Indian seafarers for foreign-going vessels while ensuring compliance with national and international maritime labour standards.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, an RPSL License remains valid only if the agency continuously complies with inspection norms, grievance handling obligations, and documentation requirements. In recent years, enforcement actions have increased, and multiple agencies have faced RPSL License cancellation for procedural as well as serious compliance violations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To understand the foundation of eligibility, documentation, and validity, agencies should first review the complete <\/span>RPSL License registration process and approval framework<\/span><\/a>, which explains the licensing lifecycle and DG Shipping expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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