Find answers related to companies whose RPSL (Recruiting and Placement Services License) have expired. Understand reasons, implications, and how to verify license status.
RPSL licences may expire when the agency does not complete the licence renewal process on time, fails to meet regulatory or audit requirements, or has administrative delays in submitting renewal applications to DGMA.
No. Agencies with expired RPSL licences are not legally permitted to recruit or place seafarers until their licence is renewed and reactivated by DGMA. Engaging with them may put seafarers at legal and professional risk.
You can verify the licence status (active, expired, suspended, or cancelled) on the official DG Shipping RPSL list, which is regularly updated on the Director General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) website.
If a company’s licence has expired, avoid using it for recruitment or placement services, and report it to the DGMA or Seamen’s Employment Office if you encounter misleading operations or job offers from such an agency.
Yes. An agency whose licence has expired can apply for renewal with the
Director General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) by fulfilling regulatory requirements, submitting necessary documentation, and paying Rs. 3 lkh fine to reinstate its RPSL status.