Centre Abolishes Sign-On, Sign-Off Rules for Indian Vessels

The Centre today abolished decades-old requirements of sign-on, sign-off and Shore Leave Passes SLP for all Indian vessels exclusively operating in Indian waters. In an Office Memorandum, the Home Ministry said, it has been decided to do away with sign-on, sign-off and SLP for the crew or supernumerary of Indian Flag coastal run vessels, dredgers or barges or research vessels operating within port limits.              Welcoming the decision Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterw...