The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), on November 04, 2025, issued an adoption and enforcement of "Seafarers' Code of Conduct - Compliance & Enforcement Manual".
The following amendments have been stated:
• In view of the growing complexity and volume of compliance and enforcement activities, and to institutionalise a transparent, consistent, and proportionate approach in dealing with violations and promoting voluntary compliance, the Directorate has developed a comprehensive enforcement framework titled: "Seafarers' Code of Conduct - Compliance & Enforcement Manual"
• The said Manual outlines:
• Principles of enforcement and voluntary compliance.
• Procedures for detection, reporting, investigation, and deterrent actions.
• Enforcement matrix, penalty tables, and sanctions for individuals and companies.
• Model documents include the Initial Violation Process Form and Show Cause Notice formats.
• Guidance on treatment of mitigating circumstances, defences, and due process.
[DGS Order No. 10 of 2025]
