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India Cracks Down on Fake Seafarer Certificates to Protect Maritime Safety and Integrity

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India’s Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has launched a crackdown on counterfeit training certificates used by seafarers to secure foreign employment. Initiated on July 18, this move addresses the alarming rise of fraudulent Competency Certificates (COCs) and aims to uphold maritime standards, ensuring only qualified individuals are certified for seafaring roles.

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India Cracks Down on Fake Seafarer Certificates with Stricter Verification Rules

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The Directorate General of Shipping in India has issued a circular addressing rising fraud in seafarer certificates, which threatens maritime security. Effective July 18, it mandates stringent verification by Recruitment and Placement Service License agencies. Seafarers using fake credentials face severe penalties, aligning with India’s STCW commitments to global safety standards.

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