Interim Relief for ANGLO-EASTERN

RPSL Suspension Put in Abeyance

Padmesh Prabhune

Pic: Anglo-Eastern logo

In another turn of events the three year suspension order issued by the Seamen’s Employment Office to Anglo Eastern Ship Management (India) Pvt Ltd (AESM), has been put in abeyance.

Declaring the outcome of the maritime industry meet held on Monday 5^th June, the company AESM in its official release stated, “We are pleased to confirm that following a detailed review by the Principal Officer of the Mercantile Marine Department, Mumbai, the RPS license suspension matter reported last week has been put on hold. It thus remains and continues to be business as usual for our Indian crewing division, with no disruption to our day-to-day operations, employment of Indian Seafarers, or their joining schedules.”

The company further expressed gratefulness to the maritime industry and the Principal Officer for its thorough yet prompt review, along with the support of over 12,000 seafarers who had pledged their support by signing the petition initiated by the National Union of Seafarers Of India (NUSI), along with the Indian Seafarers Welfare Organization (ISWOT), and The Maritime Union of India, (MUI) that had extended their support to Anglo Eastern Ship Management by protesting the suspension order.

The release also mentioned gratitude to the Directorate General of Shipping, Maritime Association of Shipowners, Shipmanagers and Agents (MASSA), and the HongKong Marine Department.

–Marex Media