⚖️ Driving Change for India’s Maritime Future
📜 Our Commitment to Policy Reform
At the Global Seafarers Union of India (GSUI), we believe that meaningful, lasting change for seafarers can only be achieved through strong policies, inclusive dialogue, and systemic reforms. As a registered labour union, GSUI is actively involved in advocating for fair, transparent, and progressive maritime policies that protect the interests of seafarers while promoting the sustainable growth of India’s shipping industry.
We don’t just raise voices — we provide solutions.
🤝 Working With Government & Regulatory Bodies
GSUI works in close collaboration with:
- Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
- Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping)
- State Maritime Boards
- Ministry of Labour and Employment
- Port Authorities
- Maritime Training Institutes
We engage with these institutions through:
- Consultations
- White paper submissions
- Policy workshops
- Maritime safety recommendations
- Working group participation
⚓ Our Key Advocacy Areas
1. 🧑✈️ Seafarer Rights & Welfare
- Fair contracts and wages
- Grievance redressal reforms
- Abandonment protection
- Mental health support mechanisms
2. ⚖️ Legal & Regulatory Frameworks
- Strengthening the Merchant Shipping Act
- Monitoring the implementation of ILO conventions (like MLC 2006)
- Transparent port practices
3. 🛡️ Safety & Working Conditions
- Advocating for shipboard safety protocols
- Ensuring compliance with STCW and ISM Codes
- Adequate onboard living conditions and nutrition standards
4. 📚 Training, Skill Development & Certification
- Standardizing maritime training institutes
- Improving quality of seafarer education and placements
- Promoting upskilling for digital and green shipping
5. 🌐 Global Representation
- Raising issues of Indian seafarers at international forums (IMO, ITF, ILO)
- Partnering with global unions for joint recommendations
- Addressing cross-border disputes and detentions
🛠️ Current Policy Campaigns
- Seafarers’ Grievance Tracking Portal Proposal
- Mental Health & Welfare Code for Indian Seafarers
- National Register of Abandoned Seafarers
- Gender Inclusion in Indian Maritime Workforce
- Fair Compensation Mechanism for Injury or Death at Sea
🗣️ Be Part of the Change
Are you a policymaker, industry professional, or maritime welfare advocate?
We invite you to collaborate with us to shape a fairer, stronger maritime future for India.
📧 Reach us at: advocacy@gsui.org.in