Port Blair, Sept. 15: A delegation from National Union of Seafarers of India lead by Branch Representative, Shri Dharvinder Ram met the Secretary Shipping, Shri Kshirsagar Kishore Lakshaman (IAS) and expressed gratitude for considering the long pending demands for securing employment and wages of Permanent Company Roster Seafarers of Mainland Island Sector.

Post decommissioning of vessel MV Nancowry there were complex issues pertaining to employment of Seafarers in said sector. On 30.08.2021, minutes were released resolving the said issues, subject to approval from competent authorities of administration. NUSI had earlier given representation appreciating the concern of Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary, Secretary Shipping, Director & Deputy Director of Shipping Services and Advisor Shipping for considering the above said issues.