IMF
Participated and led discussion with the Ministry of Shipping for Seafarers travel by charter flights.
We helped release of 60 Indian Fisherman from Iran and brought them back to India.
Our DG Shipping approved Doctors arranged Seafarers medicals and assisted them for COVID tests. When few Seafarers were found COVID 19 P[ositive , we helped them with isolation centers.
Arranged Charter flights to Doha and Colombo for Crew Change.
Made war room , 24x7 update for all stakeholders on Crew Change.
Indian Seafarers crew change in Indian ports: We coordinated with other Associations and guided thousands of Seafarers for their safe arrival and departure to join Ship.
.One of the IMF members Mr. Vinod Kumar was member of Indian president delegation to Europe.
IMF developed special Software to upload all application of COP and DCE
IMF advisor Capt L.K. Panda conducted special workshop to discuss RPSL and MLC 2006 with typical case studies.
The Chairman IMF suggested innovative checklist to IRS for RPSL Audit
MLC 2006: We were speakers at DG Shipping workshop for all companies and represented our member lines issues when our vessels are trading globally.
Feedback to National Shipping Board regarding harassment faced by Ships and Ship Masters at Indian ports. We are pursuing for e-clearance of vessels at Indian ports to avoid delays due to various authorities who board ships at Indian Ports.
Member lines issues especially RPS companies facing poor understanding practices of ROs during audit was taken up with DG Shipping. As a result streamlined Audit process was put in place.
Non RPS Agencies & Slavery at Sea: We visited Iran, Dubai & Malaysia. Assisted Govt of India to unravel the racket. Policy changes affected basis our reports and perusal.
We held workshops at Chennai, Delhi, and Mumbai & Kolkata for same along with Protectorate General of Emigrants and Bureau of Immigration (BOI).
Cert of Competency (COC) Exams: Analysis report as well as measures to improvise the examination system.
Influenced Govt policy for assistance to stranded Seafarers
Insurance scheme for Indian Seafarers on non - MLC 2006 Ships
IMF Directors and Chief advisor Met Crew Branch Dr Kirtane and IRS Shri Arora and rectified IRS RPS audit requirements to reflect the Reality of the Manning environment
IMF has presented a study report of impact of new CDC Rules in Shipping Industry.
IMF Review on CIP related to MTIs was accepted by DG.
IMF Director representative was a apart of Indian Delegation to Iran in June 2016 to resolve Seafarers issue stranded there.
DG Shipping approved IMF for Facilitation Centre for issuing COP see circular NT/ENGG. 03/2016
IMF is certified ISO 9001:2015 by IRS
IMF as an Association is called to represent Industry viewpoint by Ministry of Shipping, DG Shipping and Ministry of External Affairs.
The Chairman IMF suggested innovative checklist to IRS for RPSL Audit.
IMF Chairman and Directors attended various meetings organised by D.G. Shipping, Nautical Advisor,Shipping Master on regular basis.