{"id":2334,"date":"2026-08-17T12:32:53","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T12:32:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/?p=2334"},"modified":"2026-08-17T18:09:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T18:09:10","slug":"dgma-circular-56-for-form-i-ia-ib","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/dgma-circular-56-for-form-i-ia-ib\/","title":{"rendered":"DGMA Circular 56 of 2025: Revised Form-I, Form-IA & Form-IB for Seafarer Verification\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

The maritime industry operates across borders, making the timely movement of seafarers and other vessel personnel an essential part of global shipping operations. Every stage of a crew member\u2019s journey, from recruitment and deployment to joining a vessel, involves coordination between several stakeholders and regulatory authorities. As the industry continues to evolve, regulatory frameworks also need to keep pace with operational and administrative requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In line with this evolving framework, the Director General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) has introduced DGMA Circular 56 of 2025, bringing revisions to the forms used for immigration verification. The circular is particularly relevant to seafarers, RPSL companies, shipowners and other maritime stakeholders involved in crew movement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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