THE MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT, 1958 · Classification of seamen, seafarer, maritime labour standards and prescription of minimum manning scale
Section 88A — Definitions
In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires,―
(a)“Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance” means a declaration issued by the Director-General of Shipping or by any officer, authority or organization authorized by him in this behalf, in respect of a ship that it meets with the requirements and standards set out in the provisions of the Maritime Labour Convention;
(b)“Maritime Labour Certificate” means the certificate issued by the Director-General of Shipping or by any officer, authority or organisation authorised by him in this behalf, in accordance with the provisions of the Maritime Labour Convention;
(c)“Maritime Labour Convention” means the International Convention of Maritime Labour Organisation on Maritime Labour Standards signed in Geneva on the 23rd February, 2006;
(d)“seafarer” means any person who is employed or engaged or works in any capacity on board a sea going ship, but does not include―
(i)the employment or engagement or work on board in any capacity of any person in a ship of war; or
(ii)any Government ship used for military or non-commercial purposes.