Crew change in India: plan the order
A berth can be confirmed while e-passes are still pending. A new guide sets out the order to plan a crew change at Indian ports.
A berth confirmed but crew e-passes not yet approved is a common way for a crew change to stall. Foreign seafarers need an Indian Seaman e-visa or e-pass, and the owner or RPS agency applies for the e-pass through DG Shipping's portal.
Our new guide puts the pieces in order: the port agent's role, the DG Shipping SOPs, visas, health checks to confirm, and the stores a vessel typically takes on. It ends with a short checklist you can share with your agent.