{"id":774,"date":"2024-05-12T11:30:44","date_gmt":"2024-05-12T11:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/?p=774"},"modified":"2026-08-04T05:00:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T05:00:03","slug":"non-seafarers-license","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/non-seafarers-license\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Non-seafarers License?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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non-seafarers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/non-seafarers-license\/#Do_I_require_non-seafarers_license_for_placing_riding_squad_on_Indian_flag_vessels\" >Do I require non-seafarers license for placing riding squad on Indian flag vessels?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/non-seafarers-license\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_obtain_a_non-seafarer_license\" >How long does it take to obtain a non-seafarer license?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/non-seafarers-license\/#Are_non-seafarers_covered_under_vessel_P_I\" >Are non-seafarers covered under vessel P&amp;I?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/non-seafarers-license\/#Is_it_required_to_obtain_MLC_certification_for_placing_repair_technicians_on_ships\" >Is it required to obtain MLC certification for placing repair technicians on ships?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/non-seafarers-license\/#Is_it_possible_to_hire_repair_technicians_surveyors_or_maritime_security_officers_using_my_current_RPSL_license\" >Is it possible to hire repair technicians, surveyors, or maritime security officers using my current RPSL license?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/non-seafarers-license\/#Which_types_of_crew_can_be_placed_under_a_non-seafarers_license_E-Migrate_access_approval\" >Which types of crew can be placed under a non-seafarer&#8217;s license (E-Migrate access approval)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/non-seafarers-license\/#Who_are_considered_non-seafarers_or_riding_squad_personnel\" >Who are considered non-seafarers or riding squad personnel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/non-seafarers-license\/#Who_can_be_covered_under_a_non-seafarers_license\" >Who can be covered under a non-seafarers license?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/non-seafarers-license\/#Do_riding_squad_technicians_need_an_STCW_Certificate_of_Competency_CoC\" >Do riding squad technicians need an STCW Certificate of Competency (CoC)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/non-seafarers-license\/#Are_non-seafarers_covered_under_the_Maritime_Labour_Convention_MLC_2006\" >Are non-seafarers covered under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/non-seafarers-license\/#Are_non-seafarers_covered_under_the_STCW_Convention\" >Are non-seafarers covered under the STCW Convention?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/non-seafarers-license\/#What_types_of_workers_are_commonly_deployed_as_riding_squads\" >What types of workers are commonly deployed as riding squads?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/non-seafarers-license\/#Can_a_person_without_an_STCW-compliant_CoC_work_onboard_a_vessel\" >Can a person without an STCW-compliant CoC work onboard a vessel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/non-seafarers-license\/#What_compliance_requirements_apply_to_non-seafarers\" >What compliance requirements apply to non-seafarers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/non-seafarers-license\/#Is_a_non-seafarer_license_the_same_as_an_RPSL_license\" >Is a non-seafarer license the same as an RPSL license?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/non-seafarers-license\/#Why_is_it_important_to_correctly_classify_riding_squad_personnel\" >Why is it important to correctly classify riding squad personnel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/non-seafarers-license\/#Do_non-seafarers_require_safety_training_before_going_onboard\" >Do non-seafarers require safety training before going onboard?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/non-seafarers-license\/#What_is_the_difference_between_a_seafarer_and_a_riding_squad_technician\" >What is the difference between a seafarer and a riding squad technician?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/non-seafarers-license\/#Are_riding_squad_technician_covered_under_vessel_P_I\" >Are riding squad technician covered under vessel P&amp;I?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_of_Contents\"><\/span>Table of Contents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#what-is-the-procedure-to-obtain-a-non-seafarer-license-in-india\">What is the procedure to obtain a non-seafarer license in India?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-are-the-requirements-to-apply-for-a-non-seafarer-license\">What are the requirements to apply for a Non-seafarer License?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1715513114266\">What do you mean by non-seafarers?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1715513157704\">Do I require non-seafarers license for placing riding squad on Indian flag vessels?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1715513188659\">How long does it take to obtain a non-seafarer license?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1715513229146\">Are non-seafarers covered under vessel P&amp;I?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1715513250974\">Is it required to obtain MLC certification for placing repair technicians on ships?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1715513283874\">Is it possible to hire repair technicians, surveyors, or maritime security officers using my current RPSL license?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1720694320400\">Which types of crew can be placed under a non-seafarer&#8217;s license (E-Migrate access approval)?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1785818730875\">Who are considered non-seafarers or riding squad personnel?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1785818754197\">Who can be covered under a non-seafarers license?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1785818783565\">Do riding squad technicians need an STCW Certificate of Competency (CoC)?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1785818797942\">Are non-seafarers covered under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1785819177495\">Are non-seafarers covered under the STCW Convention?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1785819215565\">What types of workers are commonly deployed as riding squads?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1785819228582\">Can a person without an STCW-compliant CoC work onboard a vessel?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1785819242779\">What compliance requirements apply to non-seafarers?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1785819255846\">Is a non-seafarer license the same as an RPSL license?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1785819269926\">Why is it important to correctly classify riding squad personnel?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1785819289551\">Do non-seafarers require safety training before going onboard?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1785819303550\">What is the difference between a seafarer and a riding squad technician?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1785819504816\">Are riding squad technician covered under vessel P&amp;I?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A non-seafarer license is issued by the <a href=\"https:\/\/dgma.gov.in\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Director General of Maritime Administration (DGMA)<\/a> under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. This license is called as E-migrate access approval for placing non-seafarers on rigs, mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs), mobile offshore barges, accommodation barges, or any non-propelling vessels that are navigated by being towed by other ships or tugs. location of the ship can be at Indian water or international water regardless of vessel flag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Non-seafarers License refers to a license granted for the placement of repair technicians, engineers, maritime security officers, doctors, specialists, surveyors(non-seafarers) on such ships.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This license enables recruitment or shipping firms to place skilled technicians, surveyors, and ship security personnel on vessels, engaging in tasks like ship repair, ship security in piracy-prone areas, and surveys. These individuals are temporarily assigned to ships to conduct specialized tasks. Please be noted that this license can also be utilized to place non seafarers on indian flag ships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This license can be utilized for employing crew at inland vessels, and riverboats (such as yachts) located at foreign country coastal waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may seek E-migrate access approval from Director General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) to place the riding squad on a foreign and indian flagship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The license ensures that crew placements comply with relevant labor and social standards, safeguarding the rights and welfare of these non-seafarer personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As per the license terms, The duration of stay on board should not exceed 180 days in a year. The crew shall not be entitled to their sea service to be counted for CoC\/CDC as otherwise applicable to the seafarers constituting the regular crew of the ship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-procedure-to-obtain-a-non-seafarer-license-in-india\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_procedure_to_obtain_a_non-seafarer_license_in_India\"><\/span>What is the procedure to obtain a non-seafarer license in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The following steps are involved in obtaining a non-seafarer license in India.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Documents:<\/strong> Organize all the required documents If the applicant meets all prerequisites for the non-seafarer License.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application filling:<\/strong> An application is filed with all relevant documents and company details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application review:<\/strong> Government officers review the entire application, and the company is informed if any deficiencies are observed in the application to rectify the same before issuing the non-seafarers license. the officials verify and the accuracy of the submitted information scrutinizes the provided documents to evaluate the company&#8217;s capability to manage the recruitment of non-sefarers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approval:<\/strong> If everything is in order, the officers recommend issuing a Non seafarer License. However, if there are compliance issues, they may reject the application.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em style=\"font-size: revert;\">Please be aware that while no physical inspection is required for obtaining a non-seafarer license, however an inspection at the office premises is necessary for obtaining an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/rpsl-license\/\">RPSL License<\/a> and acquiring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/document-of-compliance-certification\/\">DOC (Documents of Compliance)<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-requirements-to-apply-for-a-non-seafarer-license\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_requirements_to_apply_for_a_Non-seafarer_License\"><\/span>What are the requirements to apply for a Non-seafarer License?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Following are the requirements for obtaining a Non-seafarers license:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Company registration documents(Incorporation certificate, MOA, AOA, PAN card)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: revert;\">Business office address proof<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: revert;\">Contract or work order with the employer\/ship owner of the ship.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: revert;\">Bank guarantee<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>What are the bank guarantee requirements for the non-seafarers license?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bank guarantee requirement for obtaining a non-seafarer license is based on the proposed number of non-seafarers to be RECRUITED per year.<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note that the number of recruitments is determined based on the number of *eMigrate reference numbers* generated, regardless of whether the respective crew members actually join the vessel or not. Kindly do not confuse this with the calculation used for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/rpsl-license\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/rpsl-license\/\">RPSL licence<\/a>, where the bank guarantee amount is based on the number of seafarers onboard at any given time. In this case, the count is solely based on the *eMigrate reference numbers* you generate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sr. No.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>A number of Non-Seafarers<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Amount (Rs)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>0 to 50<\/td><td>10 lakhs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>51-250<\/td><td>15 lakhs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>251-500<\/td><td>20 lakhs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>501-750<\/td><td>25 lakhs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>751-1000<\/td><td>30 lakhs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>1001 and above<\/td><td>40 lakhs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1715513114266\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_mean_by_non-seafarers\"><\/span>What do you mean by non-seafarers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Non-seafarers refer to individuals who are not part of the regular crew of a ship. They may include technicians, surveyors, and ship security personnel who are deployed on ships for specific tasks but do not perform the routine duties of seafarers. These individuals typically work ashore and are temporarily assigned to ships for specialized purposes such as repair work, security, or surveys.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1715513157704\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_require_non-seafarers_license_for_placing_riding_squad_on_Indian_flag_vessels\"><\/span>Do I require non-seafarers license for placing riding squad on Indian flag vessels?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, you need a Non-seafarers license to place a riding squad on Indian flag \u00a0non-propelling vessels.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1715513188659\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_obtain_a_non-seafarer_license\"><\/span>How long does it take to obtain a non-seafarer license?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The entire non-seafarers license process typically takes 3 months, subject to many ifs and buts.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1715513229146\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_non-seafarers_covered_under_vessel_P_I\"><\/span>Are non-seafarers covered under vessel P&amp;I?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Non-seafarers are not covered under vessel P&amp;I (Protection and Indemnity) insurance. Only vessel operations crew members are covered under vessel P&amp;I. Separate insurance coverage must be purchased to cover medical expenses, death benefits, and disability compensation for non-seafarers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1715513250974\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_required_to_obtain_MLC_certification_for_placing_repair_technicians_on_ships\"><\/span>Is it required to obtain MLC certification for placing repair technicians on ships?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Non-seafarers are outside the scope of the MLC. However, ship owners usually prefer to source crew from an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indosearch.in\/rpsl\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.indosearch.in\/rpsl\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MLC-certified crewing agency<\/a> to place repair technicians on ships. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/mlc-2006-certification\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/mlc-2006-certification\/\">MLC certification<\/a> is not mandatory for obtaining a non-seafarer license from Director General of Maritime Administration (DGMA).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1715513283874\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_possible_to_hire_repair_technicians_surveyors_or_maritime_security_officers_using_my_current_RPSL_license\"><\/span>Is it possible to hire repair technicians, surveyors, or maritime security officers using my current RPSL license?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, the recruitment of repair technicians, surveyors, and maritime security officers is not allowed under the RPSL license.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1720694320400\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_types_of_crew_can_be_placed_under_a_non-seafarers_license_E-Migrate_access_approval\"><\/span><strong>Which types of crew can be placed under a non-seafarer&#8217;s license (E-Migrate access approval)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Persons working on the following types of ships\/crafts in various capacities in international waters for shorter durations, typically less than 180 days, can join through a non-seafarer&#8217;s license (e-Migrate system access approval). They can obtain departure clearance at the Indian immigration checkpoint for joining these vessels:<\/p>\n<p><em>Oil platforms\/rigs <br \/>Harbor ships\/crafts operating within harbor limits  <\/em><br \/><em>Sailing vessels or fishing vessels <br \/>Inland vessels at foreign countries <br \/>Pilot vessels <br \/>Lighthouse\/navaid tenders <br \/>Defense department vessels <br \/>Trawlers <br \/>Mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs)<\/em><br \/>Individuals working on the above types of vessels are not required to hold CDC\/CoC\/STCW certificates. Consequently, they fall outside the purview of the Maritime Labour Convention. Although they must go through the e-Migrate system to obtain departure clearance at the Indian immigration checkpoint for joining these vessels, the emigration reference number is generated by the company holding the non-seafarers license and is verified at the immigration checkpoint. No FORM-1 copy is needed, which is otherwise mandatory for seafarers working on merchant ships.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785818730875\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_are_considered_non-seafarers_or_riding_squad_personnel\"><\/span>Who are considered non-seafarers or riding squad personnel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Non-seafarers or riding squad personnel generally include temporary personnel deployed onboard a vessel for specific repair, maintenance, fabrication, electrical, or technical work, rather than serving as regular seafarers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785818754197\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_be_covered_under_a_non-seafarers_license\"><\/span>Who can be covered under a non-seafarers license?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Personnel such as riding squad technicians, hull or engine-room welders and fabricators, electrical repairmen or fitters, and temporary floating staff who do not hold STCW-compliant Certificates of Competency (CoCs) may fall under non-seafarer arrangements, depending on the nature of their work and applicable regulations.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785818783565\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_riding_squad_technicians_need_an_STCW_Certificate_of_Competency_CoC\"><\/span>Do riding squad technicians need an STCW Certificate of Competency (CoC)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Riding squad technicians who are engaged as temporary technical personnel and are not serving in positions requiring an STCW-compliant CoC may not require an STCW CoC. However, they must meet all applicable safety, security, immigration, visa, and emigration requirements.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785818797942\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_non-seafarers_covered_under_the_Maritime_Labour_Convention_MLC_2006\"><\/span>Are non-seafarers covered under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Non-seafarer personnel engaged temporarily for specific technical or repair work are generally not treated as seafarers covered by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/mlc-2006-certification\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/mlc-2006-certification\/\">MLC, 2006<\/a>, based solely on such temporary deployment. The applicability of MLC requirements depends on the person&#8217;s actual duties, status, and the applicable national and international regulations.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785819177495\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_non-seafarers_covered_under_the_STCW_Convention\"><\/span>Are non-seafarers covered under the STCW Convention?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Personnel who are not serving in capacities covered by the STCW Convention may not be required to hold STCW-compliant certification. However, any safety or training requirements applicable to their particular duties and vessel assignment must still be complied with.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785819215565\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_types_of_workers_are_commonly_deployed_as_riding_squads\"><\/span>What types of workers are commonly deployed as riding squads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Riding squads may include welders, fabricators, electrical technicians, repair technicians, fitters, and other specialised technical personnel temporarily deployed onboard a vessel to undertake specific maintenance, repair, installation, or fabrication work.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785819228582\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_person_without_an_STCW-compliant_CoC_work_onboard_a_vessel\"><\/span>Can a person without an STCW-compliant CoC work onboard a vessel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, a person may be permitted to work onboard in a non-seafarer or riding squad capacity where the position does not require an STCW-compliant CoC. Such personnel must nevertheless comply with the applicable vessel, port, immigration, visa, safety, security, and emigration requirements.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785819242779\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_compliance_requirements_apply_to_non-seafarers\"><\/span>What compliance requirements apply to non-seafarers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Although non-seafarers may not be governed by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/mlc-2006-certification\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/mlc-2006-certification\/\">MLC, 2006<\/a> or STCW Convention in the same manner as seafarers, they must comply with applicable safety, security, visa, immigration, and emigration requirements before and during their deployment.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785819255846\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_non-seafarer_license_the_same_as_an_RPSL_license\"><\/span>Is a non-seafarer license the same as an RPSL license?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. A non-seafarer arrangement should not automatically be treated as the same as recruitment and placement of seafarers under an RPSL framework. The applicable licensing and compliance requirements depend on the nature of the personnel, their duties, and the manner in which they are recruited and deployed.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785819269926\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_important_to_correctly_classify_riding_squad_personnel\"><\/span>Why is it important to correctly classify riding squad personnel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Correct classification is important because the applicable documentation, certification, licensing, safety, immigration, visa, and emigration requirements may differ between seafarers and temporary non-seafarer personnel. Misclassification can result in compliance issues for the personnel, employer, vessel owner, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indosearch.in\/rpsl\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.indosearch.in\/rpsl\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">recruitment\/placement agency<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785819289551\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_non-seafarers_require_safety_training_before_going_onboard\"><\/span>Do non-seafarers require safety training before going onboard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. Even where a person is not required to hold an STCW-compliant CoC, appropriate safety training and familiarisation may be required based on the person&#8217;s duties, vessel requirements, and applicable regulations.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785819303550\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_a_seafarer_and_a_riding_squad_technician\"><\/span>What is the difference between a seafarer and a riding squad technician?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A seafarer generally works as part of the vessel&#8217;s regular crew and performs duties connected with the operation, navigation, or maintenance of the ship. A riding squad technician is generally deployed temporarily for a specific technical, repair, maintenance, fabrication, or other specialised assignment and may not form part of the vessel&#8217;s regular crew.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785819504816\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_riding_squad_technician_covered_under_vessel_P_I\"><\/span>Are riding squad technician covered under vessel P&amp;I?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, riding squad technicians are not covered under riding squad technicians unless ship owners specifically pay an additional premium to add them; also, they are not part of the IMO crew list.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A non-seafarer license is issued by the Director General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. 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