BHARTIYA NAVIK SENA UNION

C M Y K
BHARTIYA NAVIK SENA UNION
For Om Agency Cell: 9819862027
Success is a journey, not a destination.
Success without fulfillment is empty.
Failure is the haiway to Success.
C M Y K
BHARTIYA NAVIK SENA UNION
ORGANISED CRICKET TOURNAMENT
PREFACE
The Shipping industry is working 365 days in a year. Just to
create an enthusiasm in their work, on the occasion of the
celebration of 44th National Maritime Day BHARTIYA NAVIK
SENA UNION on 6th April, 2007 has organized Tennis Ball
Cricket Tournament at the Oval Ground at Churchgate,
Mumbai for the staff of the shipping companies and various
maritime training centers. In this tournament 8 teams were
participated out of which Selandia XI defeated Eurasia XI in
the final. The Prize Distribution ceremony was held on the
same day.
BNSU Celebrates 44th NMD Boys
Day Out On The Oval
It was a bright and sunny afternoon
when the industry lads decided to hit
the Mumbai Oval to show the boys in
blue how to play some serious cricket.
The Bhartiya Navik Sena Union had
organized a cricket tournament on the
6th of April, 2007 in Mumbai, as part of
the celebrations of the 44th National
Maritime Day.
The tournament was well attended with
8 teams participating from different
shipping companies. There were four
matches held during the course of the
day between all the teams, of which,
the final winner announced was
Selandia Marine Services Pvt. Ltd.
The companies that participated in the
tournament were Eurasia, OMCI,
Executive Ship Management Pte. Ltd.,
registered Trade Union in Shipping
Industry. Within short span of 7 years, the
union has acquired a considerable
reputation in Shipping Industry for working
for the betterment of the seafarers and
safeguarding their interest. Just to inform
Herald Maritime Services, Selandia
Marine Services Pvt. Ltd., Wilco Ship
Management & Travels Ltd., Safe &
Sure Marine Services and Barber Ship
Management (I) Pvt. Ltd., The Prizes
were distributed to he winning team as
well as all the individuals for their
performances.
This tournament has been organized
for the ashore and onboard personnel
in order to build a healthy rapport with
each others, as well as to reaffirm the
support of the shore staff towards the
seafarers.
It was a fun and frolic packed day,
with enthusiasm and team spirits in the
air. Overall it proved to be quite on
entertaining experience for everyone.
(Published in Marex Bulletin)
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the brief note of its works and activities. We
have decided to publish this half yearly
booklet for our members. We are very
happy to handover this edition to you. This
booklet is nothing but the reflection of our
work and activity.
- AJIT YESHWANTRAO
INDIAN SEAFARER’S PROVIDENT
FUND’S RATE OF INTEREST
The employees under the Employees Provident Act are
getting 1% more than the seamen under The Seamen
Provident Fund Act, therefore the union protested and urged
that the rate of interest for the seamen under the Seamen
Provident Fund Act should be 1% more than under the
Employees Provident Act because the seamen are bringing
“NAVIK’S WELFARE TRUST” who has helped the
needy people of Shipping Industry by donating money
for their medical expenditure. The one of the object of
more foreign exchange to our to our nation and enriching
the trust is to help the people of Shipping Industry in
our economy.
the field of Education and Health and Social
BNSU Raises Alarm On Discrepancy
In Seamen's Provident Fund Interest Rate
The Bhartiya Navik Sena Union
(BNSU) has brought to light an
alarming discrepancy in the interest
rates paid under the Seamen's
Provident Fund scheme.
Interestingly pointed out in a BNSU
letter to the P.F. Commissioner,
Mumbai, is that the current interest
rate of 7.5% paid by the Seamen's
Provident Fund office is
disturbingly less by a whole 1%
than the 8.5% being paid by the
Employment Provident Fund
scheme.The question that BNSU
General Secretary Mr. Suresh
Salaskar has raised is “Why hold
Indian seamen be getting a raw
deal from their
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NAVIK’S WELFARE TRUST
DONATES MEDICAL & MONITORY
HELP TO THE NEEDY PEOPLE
Provident Fund, when they are
indeed working in a more rigorous
oceanic environment than those
ashore?” Terming this almost 12%
net monetary loss on interest as
“Discriminatory towards Indian
seamen”, Mr. Salaskar has
requested the P.F. Commissioner to
take up this matter urgently and
remove the said incongruity with
immediate effect. The Mumbai
based BNSU has been taking a
keen interest in the welfare of
seamen and recently also raised
the issue of unscrupulous
operators recruiting seamen
without registering under RPS
rules.
(Published in Marex Bulletin)
Responsibilities. To implement the said object the trust
has helped Mr. Jagdish who is employee of Herald
Maritime Services Pvt. Ltd. by donating money for the
operation of his wife. The trust helped Mr. Nishikant
Kamble by donating money for his Pre-Sea Training.
The father of Mr. Nishikant Kamble was working with
D.G. Shipping however he was expired due his illness.
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NAVIK’S WELFARE TRUST
DISTRIBUTES NOTE BOOKS
TO THE NEEDY STUDENTS
B.N.S.U.
ZRef:-0063/2007
The BHARTIYA NAVIK SENA UNION has formed a
Trust named by “NAVIK’S WELFARE TRUST” who has
distributed the note books pencils and etc… to the needy
students of the Primary Schools of Ratnagiri district on
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23 May, 2007. The vision of the Bhartiya Navik Sena
Union is that these needy pupils will acquire a required
qualification and in future they will join the Shipping
Industry and ultimately their will be progress in Shipping
Industry.
Date:18/06/2007
To,
The P.F. Commissioner,
Office of the P.F. Commissioner,
Krupanidhi, 3rd Floor,
9, Walchand Hirachand Marg,
Ballard Estate, Mumbai-400 001.
Sub: - Rate of interest on Provident Fund for the Indian seafarers.
Dear Sir,
It has been learnt that the rate of interest on the Provident Fund paid by Seamen's
Provident Fund office is less than Employment Provident Fund office. It has been
notice that the rate of interest is being paid under the Seamen's Provident Fund is as
projected below That means it is still less than the Employment Provident Fund which
is @ 8.5%.
As you are aware that the Indian seafarers play important role for getting maximum
foreign exchange to our country, as well they are also ambassador when they are
sailing on board different ships and visiting different countries we would like to know that
why such a discrimination is being made.
On behalf of all Indian seafarers “Bhartiya Navik Sena Union” request you to take
up this matter with your higher authorities and increase rate of interest on Seamen's
Provident Fund.
At BNSU we prove ……
“ Our Actions Speak Louder Than Words “
Hope you will take up the matter on urgent basis and do your best for the increase in
the rate of interest for the seamen.
Awaiting for your earliest reply.
Membership Growth Graph
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Thanking you,
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Yours faithfully,
For Bhartiya Navik Sena Union
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Membership
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Suresh Salaskar
Gen. Secretary
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C.C. to:1 Hon'ble Minister of Shipping,
Government of India,
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2. Ministry of Finance,
Government of India,
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(BNSU)
3. The Secretary,
Hon'ble Minister of Shipping,
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ISSUE OF INDIAN CDC TO ITI FITTERS,
ELECTRICIANS AND WELDERS
There is extreme shortage of skilled FITTERS,
ELECTRICIANS AND WELDERS in shipping industry.
B.N.S.U.
To,
Ms. Kiran Dingra
The Director General of Shipping
Jahaz Bhavan,
Walchand Hirachand Marg,
Ballard Estate, Mumbai - 400 001.
Therefore, the union has suggested that ITI seafarers
Sub: - Your circular dated 20.03.2007
having 10 years sailing experience on ships may be
Respected Madam,
issued Indian CDC by restarting issue of Indian CDC to
We are surprised to note the central / requirement of NT/ENG circular
05 No dated 20/03/2007.
FITTERS, ELECTRICIANS AND WELDERS.
Our union is in this field since last 7 years. More than 10,000 seafarers are
our members. As such we know the educational, practical experience and
capacity of the seamen. If we had been called before any circular is brought
out, we could have contributed our suggestion to be incorporated in such
circular.
With specific reference to subject circular, we say that there are persons
who have been issued purser CDC & got experience on board sailing more
than 18 months and have acquired practical experience. Such personnel
should be automatically issued deck / engine watch keeping certificate as for
such person no more training is necessary.
We therefore request you to amend and modify the subject circular taking
into consideration our aforesaid suggestion.
Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
For BHARTIYA NAVIK SENA UNION
Suresh Salaskar
Gen. Secretary
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ISSUE OF WATCH KEEPING
CERTIFICATE DECK AND ENGINE
B.N.S.U.
It has been brought to the notice of Bhartiya Navik Sena
Union that because certain companies are not registered
RPS regulation, they are not getting watch keeping
therefore Bhartiya Navik Sena Union has urged to take
stern action against such companies not registered under
Date: 07/05/2007
To,
Ms. Kiran Dingra
The Director General of Shipping
Jahaz Bhavan,
Walchand Hirachand Marg,
Ballard Estate, Mumbai - 400 001.
Sub:- Issuance of Indian CDC to ITI Fitters, Electricians and Welders
RPS regulation. They have also requested D.G. Shipping
Respected Madam,
for issue of watch keeping deck and engine as non
As a part of Indian shipping industry, we realise that there is extreme shortage of
seamen having technical knowledge. Indian seamen are performing a key part in bringing
foreign exchange.
registration under RPS rule is not due their mistake.
In the past 10 years, Indian Shipping industry has rapidly established goodwill in
international shipping industry. But the stoppage of issuing Indian CDC to ITI Fitters,
Electricians and Welders has put a break on the progress of Indian shipping industry
which has created unemployment and wasting of talent of the skilled personnel.
We therefore request you to restart issue of Indian CDC to ITI Fitters, Electricians
and Welders to put our industry back on its track.
We are sure you would recognise the importance of shipping industry and shall take
action to put Indian shipping industry once again on international market.
We are very grateful for providing an opportunity to put before you our aims for
bringing prosperity to Indian shipping industry.
Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
For BHARTIYA NAVIK SENA UNION
Suresh Salaskar
Gen. Secretary
C. C. to:- 1. Shri. T.R. Balu
The Minister of Shipping,
1, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-110001.
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2 The Secretary,
Ministry of Shipping,
1, Sansad Marg,
Delhi-110001.
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ISSUE OF COOKERY CERTIFICATE
FOR CHIEF COOK
B.N.S.U.
Ref: -0069/2007
Bhartiya Navik Sena Union has taken up the issue of
cookery certificate for chief cook with the Shipping
Master. Thousands of Cooks with years of experience as
cook are not getting employment of Chief Cook for lack
certificate and therefore the union has urged that with the
recommendation from the employer, the procedure for
issue of cookery certificate be relaxed to such persons so
that they get opportunity to serve as Chief Cook.
Date: - 28/06/2007
To,
Ministry of External Affairs,
Government of India, South Block,
New Delhi - 110 011
Sub: - Delay in renewal of passport of Indian Seafarers.
Sir,
As you are aware that Passport is mandatory document for the seafarers sailing
onboard any Merchant Navy Ships. It is been brought to our notice by our reliable
members that the present system for renewal of passport by passport office takes
minimum 1 months time, which is very inconvenient to the seafarers join immediately
and do not get sufficient time for renewal as they have to visit the passport office several
times for checking the status
We state that fast renewal system which takes less than 15 days for renewal of the
Passport should be adopted for the Indian Seafarers. Seafarers are the persons who
bring maximum foreign exchange for our country and enrich our economy and therefore
it is necessary in national interest to give them the best support needed.
We Bhartiya Navik Sena Union, the Trade Union serving for the betterment of the
seafarers request you to take our views into consideration and arrange to adopt new
system of renewal Indian seafarers to renew their passport in less than 15 days period.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
Suresh Salaskar.
(Gen. Secretary)
FOR BHARTIYA NAVIK SENA UNION
C. C. to:1. The Ministry of Shipping (Shipping Wing),
2. The Secretary of Ministry of Shipping,
3. The Director General of Shipping
4. Secretary of External Affairs Ministry, Government of India,
5. Indian National Ship-owners Association
6. MASSA
7. FOSMA
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THE DELAY IN RENEWAL OF INDIAN
SEAFARER’S PASSPORT
Bhartiya Navik Sena Union has taken up the issue of the
Delay In renewal of Indian Seafarer’s Passport as their
immediate employment opportunities are adversely affected.
The union has suggested for the relaxation of the passport
rules to expedite the issue of passport within 15 days.
BNSU Calls For Shortening
Passport Renewal Period To 15 Days
B.N.S.U.
Date: 08/05/2007
To
Shri. Subash Barguzer
Shipping Master,
Government Shipping Office,
Nou Bhavan, R. K. Marg,
Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400 001.
Sub: - Requirement of Cookery certificate for the Chief Cook
Dear Sir,
It has been observed form many shipping companies there is an acute shortage of good
Chief Cooks. It is also learnt that the problem is arising due to rules of issuance of
cookery certificate by the shipping master.
As the upcoming seafaring nation, the problem is going to be worst day by day. To
overcome the above problems, we request you to make necessary relaxation for the
skilled catering staffs who deserve opportunity and growth.
pressing the Ministry of External Affairs for check the status of their passports”.
There are many skilled catering staffs with the companies who are not able to be
promoted only because they do not posses cookery certificate issued by the shipping
master.
faster renewal of passport for Indian The Mumbai based BNSU has shot off
As an union, we request you to make necessary relaxation in the issuance of cookery
certification.
seafarers. In a recent communiqué to the similar communiqués to various concerned
We also believe that quality and standard should not be lowered down. So at the time of
issuance of cookery certificate the following criteria may be taken into consideration.
The Bhartiya Navik Sena Union (BNSU) is make frequent visits to passport offices to
MEA, the General Secretary of BNSU, Mr. parties including The Ministry of Shipping
Suresh Salaskar has strongly urged the (Shipping Wing), The Secretary of Ministry
reduction of the usual period of 30 days Shipping, The Directorate General of
taken by the passport office to renew Shipping, the Secretary of the External
passport, to a more reasonable 15 days.
Affairs Ministry, the Indian National Ship-
Requesting that “…..a faster renewal owners Association, MASSA and FOSMA.
system is take less than 15 days for Reminding once again that the seafaring
renewing passport should be adopted for community greatly enriches our economy
a. Experience of more than 18 to 20 months working as IInd Cook/catering staffs.
b. Ships cook course of 20 days conducted by many training institutes.
c. Recommendation letter from the company.
d. Medical fitness certificate.
The above suggestions may help to overcome the shortage in the catering staffs / Chief
Cooks in the shipping industry.
We hope you will consider our above suggestions and take appropriate action at the
earliest.
Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
For BHARTIYA NAVIK SENA UNION
Indian seafarers”, he added, “This will and drives the energy lifeline of our country,
make it convenient for seamen who are the BNSU has requested immediate action
often hard- pressed for time during from the MEA.
vacations between ships, and are unable to
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(Published in Marex Bulletin)
Suresh Salaskar
Gen. Secretary
C.C. To:- 1. Shri. T.R. Balu
2. Ms. Kiran Dingra
3. The Marex Bulletin,
The Minister of Shipping,
The Director General of Shipping
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JUSTIFICATION FOR EXORBITANT
FEES CHARGED ON THE STUDENTS
BY PRE-SEA TRAINING INSTITUTES
It has been brought to the notice of Bhartiya Navik Sena
Union that all Pre Training Institutes are demanding
B.N.S.U.
Date: 08.06.2007
Ref No: 0051/2007
To,
The Principal,
Baba Marine Institute
B-153, Mangal Aarambh,
Next to Mcdonalds, Kora Kendra,
Borivali (w), Mumbai 400 92.
exorbitant fees from the students for Pre-Sea Training.
REMINDER
Sub: Justification for the exorbitant fees from the Pre Sea Training students.
Therefore the union demanded that these institute
Ref: - our letter dated 23.05.2007 on the above subject
should charge only reasonable fees. In that respect
Dear Sir,
union approached Ministry of Shipping and other
You have receipt of our letter dated 23.05.2006 however you have not replied the said for the reason
best known to you.
statutory authorities.
It has been reported to our union office by the Pre-Sea training students that the fees charged for the
G.P. Rating Pre-Sea courses and Cadet Ship courses by your institute is exorbitant. You are well aware that
all the training institutes have been approved and given permission by Director General of shipping on the
uniform criteria. Therefore it is expected that all the institute should bear a uniform fees structure. However
we are surprised to see that the fees charged by training institutes varies from institute to institute. So we are
not in position to understand about the said fees structure.
We therefore request you to justify the amount of fees taken by you for the above courses within 15
days from the receipts of this letters failing which we will be constrained to take appropriate action in the
matter.
We once again request you to reply this letter. We hope you will do the needful at the earliest.
Thanking you,
Yours Faithfully
Suresh Salaskar
(Gen. Secretary)
BHARTIYA NAVIK SENA UNION.
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B.P. Marine Academy,
Sai Pooja Chamber,
Seactor 11, C.B.D.Belapur,
Navi Mumbai-400 614
Marine Training Academy.
14th Udyog Bhavan Sonavala Lane,
Goregaon(E),
Mumbai-400 063.
Training Ship Rahaman
Campus Nhava, New Mumbai,
Tal- Panvel, Dist- Raigad.
Sea Scan Maritime Foundation
1st Floor, Raghavji Bldg, Raghavji Road
A.K. Marg, Gowalia Tank, Mumbai-36 .
NUSI Maritime Academy
NUSI Wado,
Chinchinim, Salcete,
Goa.
The Principal,
Baba Marine Institute
B-153, Mangal Aarambh,
Next to Mcdonalds, Kora Kendra,
Borivali (w), Mumbai 400 92.
Mumbai Maritime Trining Institute,
Victor House, 1st Flr, Veera Desai Road,
Next to Chitralekha House,
Andheri(w), Mumbai-400 053.
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