Seaman’s Employment Contract - BOW TIGER / IN-020113 / 2024 / 003

Effective From - 06/Nov/2024 Synergy

Maritime
RPSL-License No. - RPSL/CHN/033 (Valid till 27/Jun/2029) Recruitment
This employment contract is entered between the Seafarer and the Owner of the Services Pvt Ltd
vessel (herein after called Employer)
Seafarer's Full Name ANKIT ANIL JADHAV Old Crew Code 13453 Crew Code IN-020113
Age 24 Date of Birth 26/Mar/2000 Place of Birth Mumbai, Maharashtra
Nationality Indian PP No Z5781383 CDC No MUM422538 Position Third Officer
Full Address of Seafarer Vrindavan CHS, B-212, marathon complex, karvenagar,Kanjurmarg east mumbai Pin 400042, Maharashtra India.
The Employer/Vessel JTOP NAVIGATION S.A. (1.0%), KINRIKI KISEN CO. LTD. (99.0%)
Owner JTOP NAVIGATION S.A. (1.0%) - 53RD E STREET, URBANIZACION MARBELLA, MMG TOWER, 16TH FLOOR, PANAMA
CITY, REPUBLIC OF PANAMA. KINRIKI KISEN CO. LTD. (99.0%) - 727-1, IKATA, HAKATA-CHO, IMABARI, EHIME-PREF.,
794-2303, JAPAN
Employer's Agent Synergy Marine Pte. Ltd.
1 Kim Seng Promenade, #10-11/12, West Tower Great World City, Singapore 237994
MLC/DOC Holder Synergy Navis Marine Pvt Ltd
4th Floor, Raheja Woods, Building No. 4, River Side 25A, West Avenue, Kalyani Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra – 411006,
India.
Vessel Name BOW TIGER IMO No. 9989223 CBA IBF JSU NUSI MUI-IMMAJ CA
Port of Registry / Flag Panama / PANAMA Place of Engagement: Mumbai
Contract Term* 6 months 0 (+/- 30 days) Contract Start 06/Nov/2024 Contract 05/Jun/2025
days * Please refer to clause 4.1 Date Expiry Date
& 4.3 of the terms of
employment as annexed
with the contract
During the period of State/Government restrictions, general quarantine directives, pandemic, endemic, epidemic, etc., the seafarer joining the
vessel shall be entitled for only basic wages during stay at quarantine facility or hotel facility in the port of joining and full wages shall be
applicable from the date of actual joining the vessel irrespective of contract start date mentioned in the Contract.
Monthly Wages(in USD)
Basic Wages Special Allowance Fixed Overtime Leave Pay Subsistence allowance RPP
1052.00 301.00 783.00 316.00 68.00 80.00
Total Monthly Salary 2600.00

Other Earnings (Stand by Wages, Airfare etc) Deductions (Cash Advance , Monthly deductions to PF, JSU etc)
1 Joining Allowance 50.00 11/Nov/2024 1 RPP Deduction 80.00 11/Nov/2024
(OneTime) (Monthly)
2 Joining Expense 185.00 11/Nov/2024
Reimbursements
(OneTime)
3 Training Allowance 60.00 11/Nov/2024
(OneTime)

Gross Monthly Wages 2600.00

Net Monthly Wages 2520.00
Details of revised Salaries
SNO Effective From Salary Remarks

The current CBA in force is IBF JSU NUSI MUI-IMMAJ CA incorporated to form part of the contract. Where applicable the Ship’s Articles shall be
deemed for all purposes to include the terms of this Contract (including the terms and conditions of CBA in force) and it shall be duty of the
employer to ensure that the Ship’s Articles reflect these terms. These terms shall take precedence over all other terms. The terms of the CBA may
be varied from time to time and the terms and conditions so varied shall form part of this contract with effect from the date of variation in place of
the immediately preceding terms and conditions.
“This is a system generated contract and for the purpose of authentication it contains the e-signature/manual of seafarer and the employer. Once
the seafarer sets his hands and executes the document, this contract will be legally binding on both the parties and in force with all its terms and
conditions as mentioned hereinabove or in its annexures .”

{{SigB_es_:signer1:signatureblock}}
Signature: Date: {{Dte_es_:signer1:date}}
Nov 11, 2024

Email: [email protected] Place: {{*city_es_:signer1}}

Mumbai
(Authorised signatory for Employer’s Agents)

I confirm that I have read and understood the applicable service terms & conditions, including the applicable wage scale and leave available and I
voluntarily accept the same. I also confirm that no verbal or other written promises other than company's service terms & conditions / CBA terms
and conditions have been given to me. Therefore, I can not claim any additional benefits or wages of any kind except those which have been
provided therein. I further hereby confirm and agree that I will not, at any time whilst employed under the foregoing terms, enter into any contract
or agreement written or oral, which may be in conflict with or contradict the foregoing terms in any way. I confirm that shall carry on board the
vessel all original documents with me.
Seafarer's Signature
{{SigB_es_:signer3:signatureblock}} Date: {{Dte_es_:signer3:date}}
Nov 11, 2024
Signature: Ankit Jadhav (Nov 11, 2024 15:40 GMT+5.5)
Place: {{*city_es_:signer3}}
Delhi
Email: [email protected]

M13(1) Ed 01 Rev No 04
Date: 11-July 2023
Verified By: Vaishnavi M
Verified On: 11/11/2024 08:49:12

Contract Starts: For International - From the date of international departure|For Domestic - From the date of joining the vessel.

M13(1) Ed 01 Rev No 04
Date: 11-July 2023
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Confidentiality Notification: These Terms of Employment, Seafarer Employment Agreement (SEA) or any
communication in this regard, is confidential, proprietary, and legally privileged information for use of the Seafarer
who has signed the relevant Employment Contract. This information should not be disclosed, distributed or copied
to any other person or party. A breach in confidential information could result in allegation of fraud, criminal
conspiracy. If the above information is erroneously received by an unintended recipient, then please do not use the
information and destroy it immediately. You should not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, distribute, print, or copy
any part of this information, if you are not the intended recipient.

Purpose: These TOE (Terms of Employment) terms and conditions are the terms and conditions of the Seafarer
Employment Agreement as offered by the company. The employer referred to herein means the vessel’s owner.
Purpose of this document is to provide detailed terms and conditions of employment for Seafarers employed by the
company. Prior to the seafarer signing the agreement, he will be given sufficient time to read, understand and be
familiar with these terms and conditions. These will also be available readily in the office and onboard with the
Master. It is Masters Responsibility to ensure that these TOE are easily and freely accessible to all seafarers serving
onboard the ship.

LIST OF CONTENTS

No Index Date Page No

20- May-2024
List of Contents 01
20- May-2024
1 Scope & Responsibility 02
20- May-2024
2 Pre- Joining Medicals/ Post Sign off 04
10 Jan 2020
3 Probation & Retirement 06
20- May-2024
4 Contract Period 06
20- May-2024
5 Accounts, Taxation, Payment of Wages / Allowances 07
10 Jan 2020
6 Allotments 12
20- May-2024
7 Travel - Joining / Repatriation 12
10 Jan 2020
8 Personal Baggage / Baggage Loss 13
10 Jan 2020
9 Provident / Pension Fund 13
20- May-2024
10 Availability for rejoining after leave 14
20- May-2024
11 Families on board 14
10 Jan 2020
12 Victualing Allowance Onboard 16
10 Jan 2020
13 Union Membership & other benefits 17
20- May-2024
14 Staff welfare On board Recreational Facilities 17
20- May-2024
15 Staff Welfare Ashore & benefits 18

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16 Foreign Licenses/Endorsements by Flag States 19
20- May-2024
17 Trainees 19
20- May-2024
18 Country Specific Regulations 20
20- May-2024
19 Training Onboard / Ashore 22
20- May-2024
20 High Risk Area -Gulf Of Aden 22
20- May-2024
21 Grievance Procedure and Harassment and Bullying: 24

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1. SCOPE & RESPONSIBILITY

1.1. Employment: Synergy Maritime Recruitment Services Private Limited hereinafter referred to as the 'COMPANY'
offers employment as agent on behalf of Ship Owner.

1.2. Selection: The employment is solely at the Company's discretion based on its policies and selection criteria (form
M-04, FPRM Chapter 3.5 & 3.7), in conformance with its safety and quality principles.

1.3. Application: These Terms of Employment (TOE) form part of Employment contract, signed by bonafide
seafarers, holding valid documentation commensurate to their rank and serving on vessels managed by the
company. All benefits mentioned herein, may not be applicable to all ships since owner’s instruction will take
precedence over TOE; such corrections, if any, will be notified separately to seafarer. These terms should be read
in conjunction with the relevant Collective Bargaining Agreement applicable to the vessel and the applicable
provisions of the Maritime law and Regulations of the Flag state. Any dispute as to the terms and
conditions of the employment contract shall be resolved in accordance with the Maritime law and
regulation of the flag state. CBA terms have not been duplicated here but CBA terms will supersede
TOE, in case of any conflict between the CBA & TOE terms. CBA & TOE both should be easily accessible
available onboard ship and in office. CBA which is applicable to seafarer will be mentioned on the Employment
Contract and seafarers should be aware of the contents such as repatriation, health and social security benefits,
repatriation entitlements, death and disability compensations etc. Masters have to ensure that copy of
the TOE & applicable CBA, are freely available on computers and on notice board kept in common areas for
ships staff.

1.4. Company’s responsibility: It will be the responsibility of the company to ensure that vessel is manned as per
Safe Manning Document and dispensation is obtained for any temporary shortfall. Company shall comply
with the requirement of Maritime Labour Convention 2006, as amended, Recruitment Placement Service License
(issued by the local Government Administration) and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. Company shall
not place a person of less than 18 years of age onboard ships. Company shall not charge any fee
or expenses for recruitment and placement of seafarers onboard.

1.5. Seafarer’s responsibility: It is responsibility of each seafarer to carry onboard all Original documents
require for the trade (as declared on documentation checklist, M-03) and ensure that these documents should
remain valid for Six months more than the agreed tenure onboard. Any expenses that the employer may incur
due to non-compliance of this requirement will be on seafarer’s account.

1.6. Seafarer statement & declaration: Company does not levy any fee or any other charges from seafarers for
gaining employment. All seafarers have to give a statement for same as per our Form M-08. All ratings have to
give a declaration that they have not paid any money (bribe) or given any monetary benefit (including gifts, fee
or any charges either directly or indirectly) to any agent or to any employee of Synergy Maritime Private Limited

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for gaining this employment (M-08).

1.7. Master’s responsibility: It is the responsibility of Master to ensure that all original documents including relevant
COC, STCW Certificates, and Flag State Endorsement of Joining Seafarer are sighted prior Signing Off the seafarer
being relieved. The Passport &CDC of each seafarer onboard shall be retained in Master’s custody at all times. It
is a normal practice for Master to keep all original STCW certificates and Competency / Watch keeping
certificates of all staff for showing them to Port State or Flag state inspectors.

1.8. Non-disclosure of information: You will not either during your employment or subsequent thereto, divulge to
any person any information relating to procedures or the affairs of the company which comes to your knowledge
or you have access to, in the course of your employment hereunder, and should by its nature be confidential. You
undertake that, either during the subsistence of your employment or subsequent thereto, you shall not, through
any medium of communication including social media, communicate with any Person other than the Contact
Person as notified to you by the Company with regard to any matter on board the Vessel or otherwise. It is hereby
clarified that the Company shall have the right to forfeit and confiscate any material including but not limited to
photographs, video graphs, letters, mails etc. which the Company believes to be a breach of security to the Vessel
or the Company. You further undertake that you shall not take any action which is intended or would reasonably
be expected to harm the Company. Its officers, Directors or employees or its or their reputation or which would
reasonably be expected to lead to unwanted or unfavorable publicity to the Company.

2. PRE-JOINING MEDICAL/MEDICAL SIGN OFF/ POST SIGN OFF MEDICAL

2.1 Pre Joining Medical: All seafarers are required to undergo a medical fitness examination, carried out by a qualified
and approved medical practitioner appointed by the company, preferably prior to each engagement. The scope and
extent of the medical examination will be as per the Company's guidelines and as per flag state requirements (FPRM
Chapter 3.10). ILO Upcoming DG Shipping Medical fitness requirements include control of BMI (Body Mass Index) as
prerequisite for fitness at serve at Sea. Company BMI Limits - Minimum BMI 18.5 & Maximum BMI 34. All Synergy
seafarers need to always maintain their BMI less than 34 or lower as required by P&I Clubs or Owners. BMI above
34 is concerned obese, thus we may not able to get fitness for people above BMI of 34. BMI can be calculated by
dividing weight in KG by square of height in Meters i.e.: BMI will be 31 for person of 95 KG weight/ 1.75 M height.
Medical certificates must not expire on board.

2.2. D & A test: In accordance with our company requirements, international and industry accepted practices; all
seafarers may be required to undergo drug and alcohol test prior joining each vessel. Additionally on board tests to
be carried out as per FPRM Chapter 3.

2.3. Change in medical condition: Prior joining ship, Seafarers are obliged to inform the company, if there is any change
in medical condition as declared during Pre joining medical. Non-disclosure may result in render Employment
Contract null and void also seafarer will not be entitled to any insurance claims.

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2.4. Validity of Medicals: Medical Certificate shall be valid as mentioned on the certificate (maximum period of 2
years). Validity of medical certificate may be reduced if there is any material change in health condition due to
sickness /accident or by reason of the specific duties to be performed. Medical Certificate should remain valid when
a person is onboarding the vessel. A person may need to undergo medical examination abroad if the medical
certificate expires.

2.5. Prescribed Medication / Existing medical ailment: If any seafarer is using prescribed medication or has existing
medical ailment or has fallen sick recently, then this fact must be declared prior joining, preferably in the pre-joining
medical form. Failure to disclose true status of health in the declaration form may render Employment Contract /
any insurance claim, null and void. Further such failure to disclose will make the seafarer liable for all cost and
expenses incurred by the employer as a consequence thereof.

- Crew must carry proper Doctor’s Prescription for the personal Medicine which they carry during their Travel and
onboard. Failure to do so may attract Penalty, delays or other action as per local regulations or the
Port/Terminals/country for which company will not be held responsible.

2.6. On-board Medical Care: Company shall provide free of cost medical treatment in respect of sickness& injury whilst
seafarer is employed on board. As per MLC, the Medical officer on board must have completed refresher training for
Medicare / Medical First Aid every 5 years. On board all vessels Master to nominate self or someone else as medical
officer, if their Medicare / MFA course is more than 5 years old.

- Management instruct onboard crew to inform Master regarding their illness, injury, discomfort or uneasiness incur
onboard and upon receipt of such info Master shall inform this immediately to the Ship Management Team,
Company Doctor and or seek RMA.

2.7. Medical Sign Off: When a person is signing off on medical grounds, the company shall provide medical care, for
duration specified in the applicable CBA. Company must be provided details as per specified format to arrange
suitable medical attention. Further copies of extract of log, closing a/c of wages, treatment rendered etc. must be
sent to manning department. The person signing off on medical grounds must visit manning department and
Company Doctor immediately on arrival India or home country, otherwise P&I (insurance) claims cannot be
processed. In case seafarer wants to pursue personal treatment then same has to be approved by our company’s
doctor and manning department to be kept informed. This is to ensure that the fees charged by the seafarer’s own
physician are in line with and no greater than those which would have been charged by the company doctor.
Company doctor should be the doctor of choice unless it impractical or not reasonable for the seafarer to use that
doctor. P&I cover may be available only for medical treatment costs that are on a par with that of company doctor.

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2.8. Blood test for Chemical Ships: All Staff signing off from ships carrying noxious Chemicals or Ammonia are required
to undergo a routine blood test (Complete Blood counts & Liver Function test) after signing off from the vessel. Ships
where such tests are required will be notified separately. Seafarers could either visit company doctor or get the test
done as per our guidance at the nearest pathology lab and send the report to Welfare officer. The cost of test will
be reimbursed by the company. Details of the tests required will be given by our company’s doctor. Master of the
vessel to send duly filled form “OP-Chem-47” Seafarers Blood Accumulation Test” to the crewing department.

2.9. Psychometric test: New and Newly promoted Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer, Second Engineer, freshly
recruited cadets, trainee seaman and all ratings being promoted officer rank being assigned first time to the ship
will be subjected to psychometric test.

3. PROBATION &RETIREMENT

3.1. Probationary period: Probation period is 45 days on first engagement. The first three months following
promotion to a higher rank shall be a probationary period. During the Probationary period company may terminate
the employment without giving any notice or reason (FPRM Chapter 3.9).

3.2. Retirement age: A seafarer’s retirement age shall be 58 years (60 years for Master & Chief Engineer). Extension
at company’s discretion can be granted to deserving officers and ratings (FPRM Chapter 3.11).

4. CONTRACT PERIOD

4.1. Contract Period: The exact duration of the contract will be mentioned on the Employment Contract of each officer
and rating, however for sake of guidance the general contract duration shall be as follows:

Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer, and Second Engineer: 04 months

Junior officers: 06 months
Petty officers, Ratings & Trainees: 09 months

No person shall be allowed to serve onboard for more than 11 months.

Note: This contract will expire as per the Contract Expiry Date mentioned / When seafarer arrives back to port of
engagement after signing off from the vessel / When seafarer completes employment period plus one month after
signing on the vessel, whichever is earlier.

4.2. Extension of Contract: Usually extension of contract period is not encouraged due to factors such as fatigue &
complacency and same may not be accepted if relief is already lined up. Extension requests must always be given in
duly signed written application through the vessels Master. Same should also be sent along with the weekly manning
report send by the vessels Master. The person seeking an extension of contract should be willing to stay up to one
month beyond the ‘new’ contract completion date, as per clause 4.3. If extension is granted, then cancellation of
extension will be treated at par with early relief request.

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4.3. Relief window period: In all cases, the company has the option of relieving the seafarer within 30 days either side
of completion of contract date, subject to operational convenience, convenient port, relief position etc.

4.4. Compassionate Relief: The seafarer may terminate, without penalty, the employment agreement on shorter
notice or without notice for compassionate reasons as per CBA (usually when spouse or for parents of a single person
have fallen dangerously ill). Compassionate relief in case of death of any family member other than as mentioned in
CBA will be at company’s discretion.

4.5. Early Relief Request: Seafarer may request for early relief for Justifiable reason by submitting signed early relief
letter, 30 days prior the expected date of relief, specifically indicating whether person is willing to reimburse the
repatriation expense or not. Our first priority remains to relieve people who have completed their tenure onboard
hence unjustified early relief request may be denied and the matter will be considered as closed. Even when the early
relief is accepted, it will remain subject to clause 4.3 & 7.4 of TOE.

4.6. Dismissal: Services of a seafarer may be terminated, in case of violation of company polices (especially Drug &
Alcohol, Environment compliant or Bringing liquor or contraband items from shore / storing liquor or contraband
items in crew cabins , Misconduct during shore leave , travel during signon/signoff and or gross misconduct as
mentioned in FPRM Chapter 3. Whenever dismissal of seafarer is being sought from vessel, it must be supported by
written warning letter / log entry against the person. This letter / log entry must be read out to the seafarer, and
seafarer’s comments should be noted on it. This should also be signed by witnesses and the person whose dismissal
is being sought. For ratings - kindly ensure same is witnessed by other rating/s. In case of gross misconduct, the
company may initiate the dismissal procedure as per relevant CBA / flag state rules.

4.7. Resignation: Resignation from service can be accepted when it is served with proper notice period of one month.
The relief in such cases will be subject to clause 4.3 and all repatriation cost and related expenses including relievers
engagement cost will be reimbursed by the seafarer.

4.8. Relief’s around Christmas & New Year (20th December to 5th January) are to be avoided due to non-availability of
flights.

5. ACCOUNTS / TAXATION AND PAYMENT OF WAGES / ALLOWANCE

5.1. Wages and terms of payment onboard shall be as per applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. Additional
wages / benefits, if any, will be as agreed in the Employment Contract.

5.2. Accounts / Cash advance: All accounts on board shall be in US Dollar and wages will be payable every month, as
per Employment Contract. Seafarers are encouraged to send maximum earnings home by means of monthly
allotment. Remaining balance of wages will be allowed to draw cash advance onboard. In order to restrict

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unnecessary extra cash on board (especially for vessel’s transiting piracy areas), it is recommended that cash
advance on board to be limited to USD 1000 for senior officers (top four) and USD 500 for all other officers and
ratings. All deduction (cash advance, Bond / telephone expenses, Provident fund etc.) being made onboard will be
reflected in the portage bill of the month. Every month salary statement will be provided to the seafarer by the
Master. When a seafarer signs off he shall be issued with a statement of Accounts (closing wages statement) and
final pay off may be made in US Dollars or by allotment, as per circumstances. For the purpose of wage calculation,
a calendar month shall be regarded as having 30 days. Payment of Part Wages: For wage calculations every month
is considered to have only 30 days. When an officer / rating joins or signs off in middle of the month then the
applicable wages for the month shall be calculated as follows:

Part wage of the month = No. of days onboard x Gross monthly wages / 30.

5.3. Seafarers Costs: The seafarers are expected to bear cost of their own Certificate of Competency, seaman book,
passport and other personal travel documents. The travelling cost to join a ship including fees for visa will be borne
by the company. Pre-employment medical examination costs will be borne by the company.

5.4. Taxation: The salary in USD will be paid without deduction of any Tax, subject to Government regulations. It is the
Seafarers responsibility to deal with their personal taxation liability. The seafarer is responsible for all personal
taxation whether of an income or capitol nature in relation to the income from the employment. In the event that
employer or its agent pay’s such taxes on seafarer’s behalf, the seafarer shall indemnify the employer and its agent
against all such payments it may make in respect thereof. It will be the seafarer’s responsibility to ensure, if required
by any Government or recognized authority, to remit any portion of earnings to the state / authority in question.

5.5. Confidentiality of wages: The Wages of each staff are confidential, and any other staff should not be privy to this
information. Officer’s wages are computed using set formulae and data in our system (ERP - Enterprise Resource
Planning), which may be changed without notice. To maintain sanctity of Employment Contracts, all wage revision
will be applicable only to the joiners, who join on or after of the new company wages applicable or record date, will
not be applicable for crew joined before the revision of company wages scale. However, Vessel CBA Wages structure
and Wages applicable for all onboard crew member at all times irrespective of date of joining when new contracts
are issued. Thus the wages will differ as per rank / seniority / date of joining / type / trade of ship Wages structure
(Including Basic wages) for each crew is as per applicable CBA of the vessel.

5.6. Commencement of wages: Full wages shall commence on date as mentioned on the Employment Contract or on
departure from India or home country (or Port place of Engagement), as per flight timing given in the 'Guarantee
letter', provided the seafarer "Signs ON “ the vessel, as per planned schedule.
Contract starts: For International - From the date of international departure|; For Domestic - From the date of
joining the vessel.

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5.7. Overtime: Officers: The normal hours of work is based on 8 hours a day for 5 days a week and overtime paid in
accordance with the Employment contract and extra OT is included in trade allowance. CBA terms will supersede
TOE, in case of any conflict between the CBA & TOE terms.

Overtime Ratings: Records of overtime worked should be endorsed every week by seafarer + head of department.
While endorsing OT sheets every month, Masters must randomly compare with Rest hours sheet / log books,
especially when overtime hours exceeds the guaranteed hours mentioned in the employment contract. Such extra
overtime will be paid at overtime rate as defined in the applicable CBA for vessel.

Cadets /Trainee: Cadets / Trainees are paid lumpsum. They should not be given work more than 40 hours a week
(only on working days). CBA will supersede TOE, in case of any conflict between the CBA & TOE.

5.8. Termination of wages: Seafarer will be entitled for full Wages till date of disembarkation from vessel. In addition
seafarer is entitled to two day basic wages as travel allowance after sign off, this is only applicable after successful
completion of contract. If in exceptional circumstances, funds are not available on board or with agents, company
will settle the balance of wages within a maximum of 30 days or as per the applicable flag state requirements by
remitting it into the nominated bank account or by mailing a US dollar cheque to the permanent address or address
given to the master prior signing off.

5.9 Long Service Allowance: “Loyalty Bonus” under the heading “Long Service Allowance” has been amended and
implemented from 01st January 2019 to reward officers and crew those who are working with Synergy and to
motivate officers / Crew to continue with Synergy in coming years.

1) Loyalty Bonus applicable for senior officers (Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer & Second Engineer) on
completion of two successful contracts (8 months).
2) Loyalty Bonus applicable for Crew on completion of three successful contracts (24 months).
3) Long service allowance as per Owners approval and or Company’s wages scale.

Loyalty Bonus will be paid as per below scale:

Senior Officers:
· 9 to 16 months - USD 60 PM

· 17 to 24 months - USD 120 PM

· 25 to 32 months - USD 180 PM

· Above 32 months - USD 240 PM

Crew:
Above 24 months - USD 60 PM Following conditions apply
Cadetship and Crew under training service is not counted.

When Junior Officer promoted to senior officers shall pay as per the above mentioned LSA scale band.

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Add 60 USD to the loyalty bonus when officer completes 8 months service in senior ranks and there on follow senior
officer loyalty bonus to maximum of USD 240.

5.10. Superior Certificate Allowance: Applicable for Officers holding superior as per Owner’s approval and or company
wages scale.

5.11. Old Tonnage / Special Allowance: Senior Officers (Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer & Second Engineer)
serving on ships older than 12- 15 years, since delivery date, will be applicable for Old Tonnage allowance as per
Owner’s approval and or Company’s wages scale. This allowance will be payable only onboard that vessel and will
be mentioned in the Employment contract on pro-rata Basis.

5.12. Uniform Allowance: Company shall provide adequate quantity of working clothes to all seafarers. All officers are
being provided a uniform allowance and are required to buy and wear standard Merchant Marine uniform, while
on duty, onboard the vessel.

5.13. Trade Allowance / Seniority Allowance / Other allowance: Trade allowance is difference between CBA wages &
Gross wages being paid by company. It includes allowances for trade of vessel, type of vessel, extra overtime for
officers & seniority of the officer. On similar type / trade of ships, this allowance will vary as per seniority of the
officer, as per prevalent company policies. Other ship specific allowances may also be paid, as per owner’s
requirement; same will be mentioned on Employment Contracts

Rejoining Bonus: per month on 'pro-rata basis (payable till 4 months) basis successful completion of previous
contract.

Rank: Master and Chief Engineer

Contract Period: 04 Months
Rejoining Bonus Per month: allowance as per Owners approval and or Company’s wages scale .
Rank: Chief officer and Second Engineer
Contract Period: 04 Months
Rejoining Bonus Per month: allowance as per Owners approval and or Company’s wages scale .

5.14. Short hand Pay: short hand pay, where applicable shall be paid as per applicable CBA.

5.15. Pay slip: Monthly pay slips are to be given by the Master.

5.16. Training Allowance: Officers attending the non-mandatory, Physical in-house training, including physical
attendance in Seminars, arranged by the company shall be entitled to claim 2nd AC train return fare. They will also
be paid Training allowance (half training allowance for local residents or have not used the company’s
transportation & accommodation) for actual number of days of attendance, as follows:

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- Master & C/E: USD 40 /day

- C/O & 2/E: USD 30 /day
- Other officers: USD 20/day

5.17. Standby wages for familiarization: As a general requirement, all senior officers (tankers & dry ships) are required
to attend two days company familiarization prior joining each vessel. Senior tankers officers joining Synergy for the
first time will be required to attend the company familiarization process for up to five days. In view of same, stand
by wages will be paid as 50% of basic wages if the number of familiarization days exceeds two days, but will be will
limit to a maximum of three days payment.

5.18. Salary certificates: will be provided directly by Master upon request as per below Format. Due to taxation reasons,
this certificate cannot be provided by the office

Salary Certificate

This is to certify that Mr. ,

nationality , CDC/PP No , has served as
on board The
from to .
During this period his total salary was U.S. Dollars

. No Income-Tax has been deducted.

Master
MV/MT Date

5.19. Non Seafarer’s work: No seafarer employed by company on board vessel shall usually carry out cargo handling
or other work traditionally or historically done by dock workers. Cargo handling may include but is not limited to
loading, unloading, stowing, unstowing, pouring, trimming, classifying, sizing, stacking, unstacking, tallying,
weighing, measuring, checking receiving, sampling, sealing, lashing and unlashing.Such work may be carried out
as per Ship Owners requirements subject to Ship Owners having in place adequate clearances from appropriate
Dock Unions. Compensations to the seafarer for carrying out such work shall be as agreed to between Ship Owners
and the Company.
5.20. All seafarers joining the vessel shall be entitled for only basic wages during stay at Quarantine Facility in India
and/or at Foreign Port of joining due to quarantine requirement. Full wages shall be applicable from the date of
joining the vessel irrespective of contract start date mentioned in the Employment Contract.

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6. ALLOTMENTS

· · Allotments free of Banking Charges: All staff is entitled for one regular monthly allotment every month, free of
banking charges.

- Every seafarer shall declare his nominated bank account (Form A 13) before joining the vessel. No changes will be
allowed in the nominated bank and account details given at the time of the first monthly allotment after joining
vessel till completion of tenure. However, every seafarer is entitled to change the allotment amount, based on
their needs. Please ensure that the bank account details provided in the allotment note is verified by the crew
member. If there is any change from the nominated bank detail declared to the company at time of joining (Form
A-13), this should be informed to the company. Master may highlight this change in information in the email where
the allotment note is attached. The IFSC code or unique code of the branch where account maintained should be
clearly mentioned.
- Remittance to any other accounts other than the one declared at the time of joining will be by means of a special
allotment, which will be chargeable to the seafarer.
- Allotments to the seafarer’s nominated bank shall be normally processed within the first three days of every
month and remittance will be done the next day. Remittance details will be provided to the vessels by
5th day of every month.
- All allotment requests must be sent on form A-12 by email attachment on or before the 20th day of the month.
No changes will be allowed after 20th day of each month unless there is an emergency (unplanned relief
etc.).
- It is the Master’s responsibility to ensure that this allotment is positively deducted in the Portage Bill for the Month.
- ‘Form- A12a’ is the Allotment note. This form is required at office to comply with regulatory requirements.
For each allotment request, this note shall be duly filled in, signed and forwarded to the accounts department
by courier.
- In the allotment note the type of account e.g. SB, NRE, & NRO must be clearly stated.
- For overseas (out of India) bank accounts of Indian Seafarers, there may be regulatory requirements
to transfer funds through a correspondence bank via telegraphic transfer (T.T.). Charges levied at the
correspondence bank as well as the beneficiary bank shall be to the seafarer’s account and will be
actuals. These charges will be provided by the accounts department and will be deducted from seafarers’
wages.
- Company will not be responsible if allotment is credited to wrong account due to wrong details provided by staff.

7. TRAVEL: JOINING / REPATRIATION

7.1. Place of Engagement: For the purpose of Employment Contract, place of engagement shall be his hometown
or as mentioned on SEA. The company shall provide for all travel arrangement from / up to the place of
engagement, free of cost to the seafarer. Due to legal obligations, seafarers will not be allowed extra stay in
port after signing off or allowed to deviate from direct travel to port of Engagement.

7.2. Branch Offices: At sole discretion of company, travel may be allowed from / up to one of the branch offices of the
company.

7.3. All Seafarers: All seafarers, the company shall arrange repatriation to their declared hometown / nearest suitable
airport by Flights. However, if connecting flights are not available, and then only 2nd AC Train / Public transport
fares, from nearest airport to hometown will be reimbursed. Usually taxi fares will not be reimbursed, however for

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unforeseen circumstances reimbursement cannot be claimed exceeding INR 3000 or equivalent USD.

7.4. Repatriation Expense: Company does not require that seafarers make an advance payment towards the cost of
repatriation at the beginning of their employment, and also to recover the cost of repatriation from the seafarers’
wages or other entitlements except where the seafarer has been found, in accordance with national laws or
regulations or other measures or applicable collective bargaining agreements, to be in serious default of the
seafarer’s employment obligations.

7.5. Hotel accommodation: Suitable Hotel accommodation will be provided, if there is long haul flights (e.g. Cross
Pacific / Atlantic), especially if time for handover/takeover is less than 24hours. If an officer arranges for a suitable
Hotel accommodation, on his own cost, due to sudden delay in flight etc., then a reasonable expense can be
reimbursed onboard.

7.6. Joining Travel Allowance: Company provides a joining allowance of USD 50 for officers and USD 30 for ratings at the
time of joining.

8. PERSONAL BAGGAGE/ BAGGAGE LOSS

8.1. Baggage Allowance: The baggage allowance for a seafarer travelling by air, inclusive of airline allowance, will be
as per CBA (usually it is 30 kg). Any excess baggage charges will have to be borne by the seafarer.

8.2. Loss of Baggage during travel: The Company shall not be responsible for loss of baggage during joining /
repatriation travel. All crew are requested to file the Property Irregularity Report (PIR), with the respective Airline as
soon as any baggage is found missing or damaged. Copy of PIR, boarding pass & baggage tags must be maintained
with you, till baggage is located. Usually airlines provide ad-hoc financial help, to meet immediate need in such
cases. However if any additional assistance is required, the manning office and local agents at port of joining /
disembarkation must be informed.

8.3. Loss of Baggage onboard: The compensation for loss of baggage onboard the vessel, shall per as per applicable
CBA. Any cash or jewelry etc. is usually not covered in such cases.

9. PROVIDENT / PENSION FUND

9.1. Officers: The Company’s contribution of provident fund (as specified in relevant CBA) will be being paid on board
every month, as per Employment contract
9.2. Ratings: For ratings employed under IBF /CBA or Non FOC NUSI agreements the Master is to deduct the crew’s PF
contribution through the shipboard wage statement. The crew’s contribution along with the company’s contribution
is deposited directly with the commissioner for Provident Fund, Mumbai, by the Company. Evidence of such payment
is available with the office for seafarers to verify

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9.3. Company is contributing Provident Fund for Seafarers, as per respective CBA. Seafarer’s who have served on JSU
CBA or Singapore Flag ships can claim their PF directly, after retirement. To check status of your PF account for JSU
CBA, please visit www. Jsu.or.jp or send email to [email protected]. To check PF status for Singapore flag ships, please visit
www.ispf.org.sg.
9.4. Social Security / Compensation: All seafarers are entitled to Employment Injury benefits, Disability and Death
compensation, sickness benefit, Pension Fund, Provident Fund, Gratuity benefits as per applicable CBA.

10. AVAILABILITY FOR REJOINING AFTER LEAVE.

10.1. Availability: The date of availability of staff will be automatically updated as per time served onboard (20 days
per month for officers and 11 days per month for ratings / trainees). This approximate date of availability for
rejoining will be communicated by e-mail to seafarers once they sign off.
10.2. Change in availability: All seafarers can change their date of availability in the crewing system or by giving a one
month notice sent by e-mail. [email protected]
10.3. If a seafarer is not ready to join on a given date, then the availability date may be changed by office for minimum
notice period of 30 days, with an e-mail advice to Seafarer about the change in availability.
10.4. A seafarer on leave may send any query regarding placement etc. to the above e-mail addresses.
10.5. Readiness: It is expected that seafarers will be in full readiness with necessary personal documentation (Passport
with 3 blank pages, COC, CDC, SID, DCE, Basic STCW certificates etc.), 15 days prior to the given date of availability.
Indian Seafarers must update their Profile on DGS website, one-month prior joining and ensure any renewed
documents including passport are updated in the profile.

11. FAMILIES ON BOARD

11.1. Privilege Entitlement: Officers have privilege to carry families on board subject to the following conditions:
- The operational requirements of the vessel, permission of the Master / Management Office (Vessel Superintendent
approval) and Owners.
- The availability of accommodation & approved L.S.A. capacity. Generally two berths shall be kept vacant for Pilots
/ Owner’s representative.
- This facility is available only for wife and children of the officers and only senior officers may be allowed to join
with family, subject to owner’s policy.
- Minimum age of child, subject to owner’s requirement, shall not be below 12 months on coastal / short liner trade
and not below 18 months on other vessels. Child above 16 years of age shall not be permitted.
- 2nd officer, 3rd Engineer, Electrical Officer, 3rd Officer and 4th Engineer are not allowed to carry children.
- Only Master & C/E are entitled to carry family for full contract. All other officers are entitled for this privilege for
maximum of 3 months in a contract. Family carriage is permitted only once per tenure
- All families are expected to follow master’s / company’s instruction while onboard and should refrain from visiting
officer’s place of work during working hours.

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- Company will provide free victualing to the family provided family does not ask for any special food and complies
with all guidelines of this section. Misuse of provision stores and this privilege by Supernumeraries will not be
tolerated. Child specific food products (baby food) within consumable limits are allowed to be purchased along
with ship provisions. However extra expensive purchases like dry fruits, fancy chocolates etc. should be borne by
the respective guardians. Provision stock up in individual cabins is not allowed, no private cooking is allowed for
hygiene and safety reasons
- It is the responsibility of officer to sign off his wife, as soon as it is realized that she has conceived onboard.
- If Owners need to place any supernumeraries, superintendents or Repair team etc. for the ship's business or any
change in policy, then officers may be asked to sign off their families, without notice.
- All costs in such case shall remain on officer’s account and officer shall not insist on signing off in such cases.
- The formal request for family carriage shall be made in by means of form M-27 through the vessel’s Master and
company’s decision in this regard shall be final.

11.2. Responsibility of Family: The family shall get in touch with manning office to complete required documentation,
formalities and visas. Many consulates have started refusing visa, if wife's passport is in maiden name, thus newly
married officers should get the wife’s name corrected accordingly. Manning office will do a complete document
check prior joining vessel as per checklist M-15.

11.3. Visas: As per Vessel’s trading pattern family must hold USA, UK, Canada, Brazil, Argentina , Nigerian, Schengen
or other visas as appropriate. We can assist in obtaining the above visas, but in many cases the port agents charge
a fee for sending Visa invitation letter (about USD 100). This will be payable by officer even if visa is rejected or short
duration / wrong type of visa is issued. Company will assist all seafarers in obtaining visas for their family but cannot
guarantee release of visas in time, thus families are free to use own resources if necessary. Any penalties due to
non-availability of family visa will be borne by the respective seafarer.

11.4. Medical Examination: Family will have to undergo medical examination to certify fitness for travel at sea at their
own costs. Ladies have to undergo medical examination from DG approved doctor or approved doctor by respective
administrative authority of the country confirming they are not pregnant at the time of joining.

11.5. Medical Insurance: Families are required to take overseas Medical insurance for their stay onboard the vessel. It
is the duty of the officer to ensure that the insurance of his family remains valid during the entire stay on board
ship, for good order sake we request the officer to intimate us at least 15 days prior the expiry date of the insurance
cover so that same can be arranged to be renewed from our end.

11.6. Indemnity Letter: Prior joining family will have to sign an Indemnity letter in specified format (form M-16).

11.7. Signing On Articles: Families will sign on the articles of the agreement as Supernumerary only.

11.8. Liberian CDC: If joining a Liberian flag ship, Company could assist in applying & getting Liberian CDC for
Supernumeraries (Wife & Child), which could help in avoiding Immigration penalties at times, subject to prevailing
rules. The cost of the same will be borne by the Seafarer.

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11.9. Agency Cost: In order to avoid any belated expenses being charged for Joining / repatriation of families on board,
all officers are requested to settle the agency charges directly with agents. It is best if a receipt of money paid to
agent is taken, with following details: name of supernumerary, port, date, name of agency and details of expenses
(taxi charges, immigration fee, handling charges etc.) so as to avoid double billing by the agent. This receipt may
be counter signed by Master onboard.

11.10. Immigration Fines: When there is any immigration problem / case, due to family not holding relevant visas, then
officer may have to retain up to USD 10000 to pay the fine. If the case is not settled, prior signing off date of the
officer, then the above deposit will have to be retained even when officer is signing off. Any fine what’s so ever
related to supernumerary’s immigration will be borne by the officer.

11.11. Joining Expenses: All expenses which are incurred for family joining i.e. visa fees / insurance charges / visa
invitation fees / medicals, flight cost etc. must be settled by the seafarer.

11.12. Company’s contribution: Master and Chief Engineers shall be entitled to company's contribution towards family
carriage (only wife) one way is up to 350 USD, if it is less only actuals paid and cannot be combined both the ways.
The expenses shall be supported with receipts. Company decision shall be final.

12. VICTUALING ONBOARD

12.1. Company shall provide free of charge food to all seafarer whilst on board.

12.2. The Victualing allowance onboard will be USD 8.5 per person per day for full Indian manned vessels. All Masters
are responsible to adhere to this budget and ensure it is maintained throughout the year. This allowance may vary
subject to the vessel’s owner jurisdiction.

12.3. Due regard should be given for religion / customs of staff on board while ordering / preparing food on board.

12.4. To avoid wastage, it is essential that provision stock onboard does not exceed USD 15000 (or 3 months stock), at
any time. Permission of manning must be taken when ordering provision worth more than USD 10000 (2 months
stock) within a calendar month or when new purchase will result in stock in excess of 3 months requirements.
Masters will be held accountable, if these guidelines are not complied with. Ensure food prepared by Cook’s is the
right amount to be consumed by crew; kindly do not allow wastage of food. Avoid excessive purchase and stock up
of stores in expensive ports (European or certain South American ports). Keep an eye on Cooks that they consume
older purchase first (especially for meat products), so that nothing is expired and discarded. During your routine
accommodation and stores inspection, Masters are advised to look into the stocks in the respective stores
.Victualing accounts forward to accounts (soft copy) every month must be copied to manning also. Some vessel
provision supply and victualing is maintained by a shore based organization (Garrets). Masters are advised to keep
manning office informed on the quality of services being offered by them.

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13. UNION MEMBERSHIP& RELATED BENEFITS

13.1. Union Membership: Seafarers are entitled to social security and welfare benefits as per applicable CBA, which is
signed with relevant Unions or MUI or NUSI union. These CBA are applicable only to Union members hence all
seafarers are encouraged to take membership of the applicable Union.

13.2. Medical benefits: The unions also reimburse major medical expenses of seafarers on leave and their families,
through Maritime Floating Staff Welfare Trust, which is funded through contribution from the company. Seafarer’s
are requested to liaise directly with their respective unions for details regarding these benefits.

13.3. Membership fee: All seafarers are advised to pay their yearly union fee for the year prior joining vessel; same will
be verified by the fleet personnel executive.

14. STAFF WELFARE ONBOARD -RECREATIONAL FACILITIES / SOCIAL SECURITY

14.1. Staff Welfare / Library Fund: Company shall contribute policy an amount of USD 150 (or other amount specified
by vessel owners) every month for staff welfare / Library fund, which be used to fund welfare activities onboard,
including arranging get together to celebrate birthdays / festivals etc. The details of expenses and activities /
suggestions shall be recorded and displayed on ships notice board. All staff have a right to know about the
utilizations of funds and their opinions must be addressed judiciously.

14.2. Magazines: Reasonable quantity of Magazines & periodicals will be provided free of cost to each vessel, through
ship's mail and joining crew.

14.3. News Bulletins: The Company shall provide daily news bulletins to vessels, subject to the owner’s approval.

14.4. Movies: The Company shall assist in procuring Movies and other entertainment equipment, purchased through
Staff welfare contribution made by the company. Only original and copyright movies / audio visual media will be
supplied onboard.

14.5. The Company shall assist in procuring Movies and other entertainment equipment, purchased through Staff welfare
contribution made by the company. Only original and copyright movies / audio visual media will be supplied onboard.

14.6. Telephone Facility: All seafarer shall have reasonable access to telephone facilities on board. Timing for access to
Ship’s terminal shall be solely on discretion of the Master. Uses of Personal Mobile/cell phone and other Digital
Gadgets prohibited on Bridge , E/Room and Outside of Accommodation ( Main Deck, L/Boat Deck , Aft Poop Deck)

14.7. E-mail onboard: The Company shall provide free e-mail service to seafarers, subject to owner’s approval. File
attachments are not allowed and staff should avoid misusing the facility. Timing for access to Ship’s terminal shall be
solely on discretion of the Master. The facility will not be provided whenever it is considered that it would interfere
with the operation of the Vessel.

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14.8. Indoor Games / equipment’s: Company shall provide exercise equipment / indoor games / board games / other
equipment’s, for Staff welfare at the time of take over. Requisitions could be raised from vessels also.

14.9. Medical care: Company shall provide suitable facility for first aid medical care and Radio Medical advice (via
company approved doctor) onboard. Seafarers are entitled to visit doctors / medical facilities ashore, as necessary. If
a seafarer is declared medically unfit to work on board, company will arrange for repatriation on medical grounds.

14.8. Wellness onboard: Company will provide counseling with respect to stress management onboard. Senior Officers
/ Department heads are expected to interact, identify, deal compassionately and report to manning about any
seafarer who is observed to be stressed or under depression.

14.9. Privacy in communication: Each seafarer is entitled to maximum possible privacy while communicating using the
ships on telephone equipment or e-mail facility.

14.10. Family request for information: If a seafarer family needs to contact the seafarer or if they need any
information about his welfare and well-being, they are requested to contact the Fleet personnel Manager of the
vessel at Chennai + 91-044-40507777 or at Mumbai +91-22-61247200 or [email protected] or
[email protected]. All such requests will be addressed promptly without any charges to the seafarer and
their families.

14.11. My Synergy: From 01st March 2024, introduced our brand-new Relationship Cell christened ‘MySynergy’,
designed and in service exclusively for you and your family’s needs as building Connections, Support and
Guidance, Wellness Initiatives and Celebrating Diversity and Inclusivity. The ‘MySynergy’ team can be reached at
[email protected]

15. STAFF WELFARE ASHORE & BENEFITS

15.1. Guest Houses: The Company shall provide Guest house facility (clean and hygienic meals / safe boarding) at
Chennai and Mumbai for outstation officers reporting for interview, doing company familiarization training or
waiting to join ships.

15.2. Family Get together & Seminar: Company shall arrange get together / Seminar for staff and their families at
(major cities where our sailing staff are residing). Refer to SMM 10I.7 for details.

15.3. Jobs Ashore: Company is committed to providing suitable shore-based employment, to seafarers, serving in the
company, subject to suitable openings. Interested seafarers can send their updated CVs to
[email protected]. Please highlight area of your interest / expertise (QHSE, TECH, OPS, MANNING,
TRNG etc.), so that we can follow it up correctly.

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15.4. Welfare: Company is committed toward welfare of seafarers; it is our endeavor to ensure that all aspects of
Seafarer Welfare are attended promptly. Any complaints regarding noncompliance of Terms of Employment /CBA
or suggestions for improvements / additional benefits, could be addressed to manning department at
[email protected] If a seafarer is employed on board a vessel which has not ratified MLC 2006
convention, then in that case seafarer will be provided all welfare and privileges mentioned in the these terms of
employment

16. FOREIGN LICENCES / ENDORSEMENTS BY FLAG STATES

16.1. Flag License: The Company shall apply for relevant flag license, on behalf of all seafarers. The provisional Flag
State License will be given to each seafarer prior joining and if same is likely to expire then manning office must be
notified at least one month in advance.

16.2. Flag Licenses fee: The Company shall bear fee for all flag licenses applied for officers, hence the Flag State License
Endorsement shall remain property of the company. It will be handed over to seafarer after his completion of tour
onboard. If an Officer fails to complete his assigned tour of duty then he will be liable for the cost of such
endorsement / license. License fee will be deducted for all ratings.

16.3. WKC certificates: Presently watch keeping certificates of Indian ratings under STCW'95, have no validity. Please
advise PSC inspector to refer to DG Shipping official web portal by following the link https://www.dgshipping.gov.in/

17. TRAINEES

17.1. Selection of Cadets & Junior Engineers: Company selects candidates who have undergone the Graduate Marine
Engineering and Diploma / Degree in Nautical Science courses from DG approved institutes in India or local
Administration of seafarers’ state. All interested candidates are required to undergo an entrance exam and
subsequent interview.
Candidates merit list is prepared based on the following criteria:
- Written examination score
- Interview score

- Percentage scored in final year of pre sea training

- High school (10+2) passing percentage

- Psychometric evaluation

Dates for Cadets & Junior Engineer selection is based on company’s future requirements. Numbers of trainees to be
recruited is based on company’s discretion. If you would like to refer your family, friends, relatives, etc., kindly advise
the candidate to send their resume to [email protected]. All resumes will be updated in our database
and all candidates will be intimated much in advance about our selection examination dates.

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17.2. Selection of Trainee Seaman: As per the new directive from D.G. Shipping, any candidate wishing to attend a G
P Rating course needs to qualify the Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by the Board of Examinations for
Seafarers Trust (BEST). The application for the test and the schedule for the same can be obtained from the Board
of Examinations for Seafarers Trust website: http://www.seafarers.edu.in.

The CET is not required for candidates who wish to undergo the “Certificate Course in Maritime Catering” (CCMC)
Course for saloon side.

If you will like to refer your family, relatives to join SMPL then ask them secure admission (for pre sea course for ratings)
in TS Rahaman, NUSI Goa (or any other DG approved institute) and send their CV to us at on to
[email protected] for undergoing our entrance test.

17.3. On Board Training Procedures:

Synergy Group invests heavily in training of huge number of Deck / Engine cadets to ensure its future supply of
competent and valuable officers.

- To ensure above it is essential that shipboard training is carried out strictly in accordance with their Structured
Shipboard Training program, to allow them to complete tasks and projects laid down in their CRB / TAR books.

- Instead of allotting repetitive (especially menial / laborious / secretarial) tasks, which restrict new learning, cadets
should be given tasks as per CRB / TAR books, Meets STCW modules. Their record / project books should be inspected
and signed at regular intervals correctly, since officer signing the books may be called by Flag state for verification.

- At least 4 hours of Bridge / Engine room or Cargo watch keeping time must be allotted every day, since this most
imperative skill cannot be imparted ashore.

- The cadets have same rights as any other employee and deserve similar equitable treatment. Any sort of harassment
or mistreatment with a trainee will be dealt with in the strictest manner.

17.4. Trainees / Apprentices / Cadets are to be restricted to a maximum of 40 hours per week, day work only, per
week with safety related exceptions.

18. COUNTRY SPECIFIC REGULATIONS

18.1. Australian MCV: All staff onboard (including Supernumeraries), for vessels calling at Australian ports must be in
possession of Australian Marine Crew Visas. MCV can be applied by us on internet and is valid for three years. Please
let us know, at least one week in advance, prior vessel’s call to Australia.

18.2. EU Cash declaration: If vessel / person has Euro 10000 or more, in cash onboard (CTM), the Master must declare
it to customs (via Agents) prior arrival/ departure any EU port. Any penalty resulting due to wrong declaration by
the seafarer will be borne by the seafarer.

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18.3. Australia and New Zealand Eatables: Australian and New Zealand laws do not allow any eatables to be taken
out from the vessel. This is a punishable offence. Any seafarer caught in this offence will bear all penalties.

18.4. Pornographic Material: Canadian and many Middle East countries law do not allow any child or violent
pornographic material onboard, even in bond, personal laptops etc. This is a punishable offence. . Any seafarer
caught in this offence will bear all penalties / punishment.

18.5. Personal Medicines: many countries have strict Food and drugs regulation, which include herbal medicines and
supplements. Ayurveda medicines which do not meet with their regulations are confiscated and fines are imposed.
Fines are also imposed if non-prescription drugs are found outside the medicine chest. Seafarers who have chronic
conditions for which medication is required must disclose this to the Medical officer at the time of examination and
even if approved for employment must carry the prescription for the same. Every seafarer who is found with non-
prescription drugs will be liable to pay the fines imposed by authorities in such countries

18.6. Middle East: Carriage of item which could be considered as banned drug is forbidden and punishable by
imprisonment. This includes carriage of Khus (poppy seeds). Any seafarer caught in this offence will bear all
penalties / punishment.

18.7. Paperless Visas: Singapore has started issuing a paperless visa which is not stamped on the passport. Details of
such visas should be recorded on last pages of passport.

18.8. Brazil visa for crew: There have been a number of recent cases where Owners have been fined, and crew members
repatriated, due to non-compliance with Brazilian visa requirements. Whenever a vessel is trading a Brazilian cargo
between two Brazilian ports (cabotage), a Temporary V Consular Visa must be obtained for all crewmembers. There
is a grace period of 30 days for obtaining this visa (starting from the day the vessel first enters Brazilian Territorial
waters), and if the visa is not properly obtained within this time frame, the Owners will be subject to large fines and
crew may be ordered to be repatriated, often within a very short time period (such as within 72 hours).SMPL will
ensure crew members joining the vessel during this time must already have obtained a visa prior to arrival via their
local Brazilian Consulate.

18.9. Damaged Seaman Book / Passports: Some ports in Japan and other countries levy a fine in case of damaged
seaman book or passport. These are personal documents of the seafarer. Any fine / penalty levied due to these
damaged or incomplete documents will be borne by the seafarer.

18.10. Seafarer will have to pay personal fine, if spelling of his name in Passport, CDC and COC, are not same. Please
ensure such errors are rectified and sworn affidavit is available on board, if errors cannot be rectified.

18.11. Crew Signing off in the US who does not have a US visa needs Parole which gets accepted/rejected.

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19. TRAINING ONBD / ASHORE

19.1. Training Onboard: Each officer is expected to continuously upgrade one’s professional knowledge, for promotion
to Next Level. Relevant training logs are provided prior joining, which must be regularly updated. Refer to SMM
10I.4 for details.

19.2. Training Ashore: Due to Oil Major / Right Ship / Flag state / Specific trade or owner’s requirements, it is essential
for all officers to upgrade their skills through the value added courses being conducted at our training center.
Company shall send each officer, an e-mail giving details of the courses to be attended during leave and Training
coordinator will follow up to book the courses. Refer to SMM 10I.1for details.

19.3. INHOUSE Mandatory Training: All Officers will need to ensure that they complete in-house Mandatory Training
including BTRM , ERRM and ECDIS as per the Company’s training Matrix applicable for each Rank, Traded and Type
of the vessels. Deck officers need to complete ECDIS course to meet STCW’78, as amended requirements.

19.4. Revalidation for courses: Officers requiring Medicare courses will need to revalidate their Medicare certificates
every 5 years, as per Maritime Labour Convention requirements. E/O and Ratings, who have completed basic
courses more than 5 years back, will require attending all the basic courses during next leave. All Cooks are required
to obtain their Certificate of Competency as per the latest MLC regulations.

19.5. Cancellation of courses: Please do not back out after booking the courses, as many others who could have
benefited are refused the seats on the basis of your commitment.

20. HIGH RISK AREA - Gulf of Aden

20.1. List of designated risk areas or Warlike operations area is as per the ITF circular published in the ITF web portal -
https://www.itfseafarers.org/en/resources/materials/ibf-warlike-and-high-risk-areas

20.2. Any ship of company may be asked to transit Gulf of Aden, hence all seafarers signing the Employment contract
with company, should be prepared for the transit through GOA.

20.3. Since ships operated by company follow Best Management Practices, High Risk Area of Gulf of Aden should be
considered as natural perils of employment at sea, for which the company or the Master will not be held liable /
responsible for any untoward incident, due to piracy activity.

20.4. Company is committed to abide by applicable CBA, which usually allows a Seafarer “Right to refuse to proceed
to a Warlike Operation Area“. Such area is determined by IBF Warlike Area Operations Committee, as attached or
mentioned in the applicable CBA. Such area should not be confused with IWL defined areas or any other War risk
area.

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20.5. IBF Warlike Operations Area Committee has declared area around Gulf of Aden as a High Risk area. While
transiting the High Risk Area of Gulf Of Aden (GOA), the seafarers do not have right to refuse to proceed through
the area, unless the vessel is scheduled to breach the designated IRTC. However, during such transit the applicable
death & disability compensation will be doubled and seafarers will be entitled for additional basic wages (basic
wages for days of passage through high risk area).Please be guided as per latest ITF Circular.

20.6. When a vessel is scheduled to transit Gulf of Aden, all precautions and instruction of CSO, Security / Ops
department must be followed. The company remains committed to ensure highest level of Safety and Security of all
seafarers.

20.7. An early relief request in such cases will be treated as per clause 4.5 and 7.4.

20.8. In an unfortunate event of hijacking, full wages and extra benefits as per CBA shall remain applicable at all times

20.9. It is strongly recommended that officers should arrange to sign off their families’ prior GOA transit. At times this is
owner’s requirement also.

20.10. Seafarer’s employment agreement shall continue to have effect while a seafarer is held captive on or off the ship
as a result of acts of piracy or armed robbery against ships, regardless of whether the date fixed for its expiry has
passed or either party has given notice to suspend or terminate it. For the purpose of this paragraph, the term:

(a) piracy shall have the same meaning as in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, 1982;

(b) armed robbery against ships means any illegal act of violence or detention or any act of depredation, or threat
thereof, other than an act of piracy, committed for private ends and directed against a ship or against persons
or property on board such a ship, within a State’s internal waters, archipelagic waters and territorial sea, or any
act of inciting or of intentionally facilitating an act described above.

20.11. Where a seafarer is held captive on or off the ship as a result of acts of piracy or armed robbery against ships,
wages and other entitlements under the seafarers’ employment agreement, relevant collective bargaining
agreement or applicable national laws, including the remittance of any allotments as provided in paragraph 4 of
this MLC Standard, shall continue to be paid during the entire period of captivity and until the seafarer is released
and duly repatriated in accordance with MLC Standard A2.5.1 or, where the seafarer dies while in captivity, until the
date of death as determined in accordance with applicable national laws or regulations. The terms piracy and
armed robbery against ships shall have the same meaning as in Standard MLC A2.1, paragraph 7.

20.12. The entitlement to repatriation may lapse if the seafarers concerned do not claim it within a reasonable period of
time to be defined by national laws or regulations or collective agreements, except where they are held captive on
or off the ship as a result of acts of piracy or armed robbery against ships. The terms piracy and armed robbery
against ships shall have the same meaning as in MLC Standard A2.1, paragraph 7.

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21. GRIEVANCE (COMPLAINT) PROCEDURE & HARASSMENT AND BULLYING

21.1. Company shall not prohibit and victimize any seafarer for filing any complaint.

21.2. Onboard Grievance: All seafarers are expected to follow company’s complaint procedure as laid down under
SMM Chapter 12.1. Seafarer has right to be accompanied or represented during complaints procedure.

21.3. Grievance / Complaints: All seafarers have right to send complaints / feedback with regards to compliance of
MLC/ Flag state requirements w.r.t. treatment of seafarer / RPSL / CBA / TOE (including flights / allotments ) to
manning department at - [email protected]. Seafarers can also give a written complaint to the
Marine Superintendent - Manning in person at the office in Chennai or Delhi or Mumbai or Patna or Kolkata.

21.4. Seafarer concerned shall be advised about the resolution of complaint in writing or by e-mail.

21.5. Unresolved Grievance / Dispute procedure: If a Grievance / dispute cannot be resolved amicably, then the
procedure given under CBA should be followed. Any unresolved complaint can also be taken to Shipping Master or
Directorate General of Shipping or Unions at convenient locations. Indian Seafarers can use online grievance
redressal mechanism which is available in their Master Profile.

21.6. Harassment and Bullying: All Ship staff have a right to work in an environment free from harassment and
bullying, and to be treated with dignity and respect. Even unintentional harassment or bullying is unacceptable.
Synergy will treat all complaints of harassment and bullying seriously and in strict confidence. If a complaint cannot
be resolved informally by the vessel staff or Vessel PIC’s ashore then a Formal complaint for harassment and
bullying to be sent to [email protected] and [email protected].

21.7. Women seafarers Employment: Recruitment and placement, maternity leave and re-joining, basic needs on
board for women seafarers as per the Company Manual - FPRM
Women Seafarers Sexual harassment: onboard complaint and redressal, shore complaint and redressal as guided in
the company manual – FPRM. If a complaint cannot be resolved informally by the vessel staff or Vessel PIC’s ashore
then a Formal complaint for harassment and bullying to be sent to [email protected] and
[email protected].

21.8. Jurisdiction: If every effort has been exerted to resolve the dispute through negotiations and if no solution is
found, the same may be brought for judicial resolution at Chennai, applying Indian law.

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