PART I

CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT

This contract of employment is BETWEEN THE EMPLOYER

MARINETECH SHIP MANAGERS & SURVEYORS

503, Fifth Floor, Dr. Ozler Forum, Vasco Da Gama, Goa – 403802, India. PH: +91 7507142525 / 832 2500042
For the vessel Owner / Manager
SHREEJI SHIPPING
Shreeji House, Town Hall Circle, Jamnagar, Gujarat -360001, India
The owner of the vessel stated and the employer herein (the “Shipowner/Manager”)
And
(the “Seafarer”)
Full Name : SUNIL KUMAR
Date and Place of Birth : 12/12/1996 , CHANDA, BIHAR
Passport Details : N9847148 Issued on 03/05/2016 At PATNA
Seaman's Book Details : MUM300327 Issued on 29/03/2018 At MUMBAI
Cert. of Competency : - Issued on - At -
ASSAJoining Port : MAGDALLA, GUJARAT
for service on board MV BHOLENATH of INDIAN Flag, IMO Nbr: 9974292 (the “VESSEL”)
Vessel Type: GENERAL CARGO SHIP
The terms and conditions applied from commencement of service for the duration shown below are in accordance with and subject to the following terms and
Conditions of Service the contents of which the Seafarer acknowledges as having read, understood and agreed to:
Rank on Board Port of Engagement Duration of Contract Wage starts from (date)
OILER MAGDALLA, GUJARAT 09 MONTHS DATE OF BOARDING OF SHIP

REMUNERATION PER MONTH (IN INR)

Commanding, Fixed
Basic Monthly Wage Monthly Fixed Overtime Monthly Leave Pay Supervisor & Other Total Monthly Wages
Allowances

8,736 3,171 1,747 1,346 15,000/-

1. The wage and allowance elements in this form are machine printed. Any additions or alterations to those elements require the initials of the Seafarer and the
Owner's authorized agent(s).

2. Basic Min. Hours of Work / Week: 48 Hrs, Fixed Overtime / Month: 60 hrs
3. Leave: Number of Days Per Month: 6 days
4. Appointment letter is automatically rendered null and void, should for any reason, the Seafarer not travel to join the Vessel.
5. In case of any higher revision of wages during the contract, the existing additional allowance will be adjusted accordingly, to meet the new wage scale.
6. PF, pension annuity and other relevant deductions will be remitted to relevant offices as applicable.

ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Please tick)

 The Company's Standard Terms and Conditions (Part II) (or)

 relevant collective agreement shall be considered to be incorporated into and to form as Part II of this Agreement.

MARINETECH SHIP MANAGERS The Seafarer:

&SURVEYORS I hereby declare that the above facts and information are true and
( As Agent only, of the Shipowner). accurate. I further consent to the holding and processing by (i)
the owners of any vessel on which I may be assigned from time
to time and (ii) the Managers and any direct or indirect parent or
RPSL NO MUM-257 VALID TIL 12/11/2026 subsidiary or associated or affiliated company of the Managers
(together referred to as "the Companies") for the purposes of my
employment, of personal data about me contained herein, or
provided to any of the Companies at a later date, including with
respect to personal and pensions administration, employee
management and as required to comply with any laws,
regulations or contracts applicable to any of the Companies or
their businesses. I understand that this data will be stored in the
Managers’ database for the purposes of my current or future
employment arranged by the Managers. Further, I confirm that
the above may involve the transfer of my personal data within the
Managers’ organization.

Place of Commencement of this

Agreement: VASCO DA GAMA, Name : MR. SUNIL KUMAR
GOA, INDIA Date : 25/09/2023
Date: 25/09/2023
RPSL NO MUM-257 VALID TIL 12/11/2026 Place : MAGDALLA

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 MARINETECH SHIP MANAGERS & SURVEYORS PART II

COMPANY’S STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

FOR “NON CBA VESSELS” ONLY

1. APPOINTMENT AND DUTIES

With effect from the date of commencement of this agreement and continuing unless and until terminated as
provided herein, the SEAFARER accepts his appointment according to the agreed conditions as spelt out in this
agreement.

The SEAFARER agreed to be transferred, if required by the MANNING AGENCY or SHIP’S OWNER / EMPLOYER (through
the MANNING AGENCY) to work onboard any other vessels managed, operated or owned by the MANNING AGENCY
or SHIP’S OWNER / EMPLOYER provided that the position, wages and all terms of employment are not inferior and the
total period of employment shall not exceed that originally agreed upon.

The SEAFARER represents that he has valid unrestricted travel document and is fully certified and competent to be
employed for the CAPACITY and the type of vessel and trade for which this agreement is being entered.

The SEAFARER undertakes to comply with the SHIP’S OWNER / EMPLOYER’s company policy, to be diligent in his duties
and responsibilities, to follow the lawful command of the Master while onboard and to conduct himself in an orderly
and respectful manners at all time.

2. COMMENCEMENT AND DURATION OF AGREEMENT

This Agreement and basic wages shall commence only upon date of boarding the vessel. This agreement shall be
effective until, and wage shall cease, upon the SEAFARER’s disembarkation from the vessel upon termination of his
employment pursuant to Section 11 of this agreement.

Employment is for a MUTUALLY AGREED contract period as stated in period of employment in the agreement. Any
extension of the contract shall be subject to the mutual consent of both parties.

3. WAGES, OVERTIME, LEAVE PAY AND OTHER ALLOWANCES

Basic wages, open, fixed or guaranteed overtime and applicable overtime rates, leave pay and other allowances are
as stated in the agreement (PART I).

Leave pay: is accrued and payable upon termination of contract. The MANNING AGENCY shall effect payment of the
accrued leave pay not later than 7 working days after the termination of agreement, if the same has not been settled
by Master on board the vessel.

4. PAYMENT OF ALLOTMENT, ADVANCE AND BALANCE OF WAGES

The SEAFARER shall be entitled to make one monthly allotment. At the discretion of the Master or SEAFARER, cash
advance onboard may be given when available. Allotments, Cash Advance onboard and other withdrawals shall be
strictly on earned wages only (excluding accrued wage component such as leave pay). The SEAFARER may be liable to
pay for bank charges for extra or special allotments.

5. HOURS OF WORK, OVERTIME AND HOLIDAYS

The regular hours of work for a week shall be 48 hours. The regular hours of works and overtime work shall be
determined and prescribed by the master, provided that it conforms to customary international practices and
standards.
Overtime pay may be classified as fixed or guaranteed. Fixed or guaranteed overtime shall include overtime work
performed on Sundays and Holidays above and beyond the normal 48 hours of regular work a week.

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 No overtime pay shall be considered for any work performed in case of emergency affecting the safety of the vessel,
passenger, crew or cargo, of which the master shall be the sole judge, or work required to give assistance to other
vessels or persons in immediate peril.
The designated rest days and holidays shall be according to the flag state of the vessel or national holidays of the
majority crew on board, as may be designated by the SHIP’S OWNER / EMPLOYER according to company policy or
customary practices.

6. TRAVEL EXPENSES
The SEAFARER shall join the vessel or be available for duty at the date and time specified by the MANNING AGENCY
or SHIP’S OWNER / EMPLOYER. The SEAFARER shall travel by air or as otherwise directed by the MANNING AGENCY
or SHIP’S OWNER / EMPLOYER. The agreed place of commencement of this agreement shall be as stated in PART I.
The MANNING AGENCY on behalf and for accounts of the SHIP’S OWNER / EMPLOYER shall be responsible for
arranging travel from the agreed place of commencement of this agreement for the SEAFARER to join the vessel at
the port of engagement. Upon completion of agreement or as may be agreed by both parties, the SHIP’S OWNER /
EMPLOYER, shall arrange the repatriation of the SEAFARER from the signing off port back to the place of
commencement of this agreement or the hometown of the SEAFARER.

The SEAFARER travelling by air to join a vessel or on repatriation shall be entitled to the baggage allowance of 22 kg.
The cost of excess baggage shall-be for the account of the SEAFARER.

Notwithstanding the above and in all circumstances, the actual signing off date and port for repatriation shall be
determined by the MANNING AGENCY or SHIP’S OWNER / EMPLOYER within a reasonable period before or after the
date of completion of contract, taking into consideration the safety and operations of the vessel, contract period,
availability of replacement, cost of repatriation and travel restrictions.

The SEAFARER shall be liable to pay for the cost of repatriation due to;
A. Request or resignation by the SEAFARER before the completion of contract.
B. Illness or injuries, self-inflicted or contracted as a result of misconduct, willful or negligent acts of the SEAFARER or
existing prior to employment and concealed by the SEAFARER.
C. Dismissal due to misconduct or incompetency.

7. DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Infractions including contraband, theft, embezzlement, possession of narcotics or dangerous weapons,
insubordination, mutiny or incitation of mutiny, failure to report onboard without reasons when ordered, leaving the
vessel or work without permission, intoxication, scandal, aggression, disrespect of superior officers or port authorities,
criminal acts, willful destruction or disposal of any part of the vessel, its cargo or stores, negligence and incompetence
may at the discretion of the Master / EMPLOYER be grounds for dismissal as mentioned in Company manual. Wages
and other employment benefits shall cease on the date of dismissal as may be determined by the Master or
EMPLOYER.

8. MEDICAL BENEFITS
During his employment, the SEAFARER shall be entitled to receive medical consultation, attention and treatment,
including essential dental care and hospitalization at the expense of the SHIP’S OWNER. Seafarer should disclose any
pre-existing illness and if he fails to do so, all expenses will have to be borne by him in case his pre-existing illness
comes up during his tenure of employment.
Maximum entitlement of sick leave shall not exceed 130 days. Sick wages where applicable shall be based on Basic
wage only excluding other wage component such as overtime and leave pay.

The SEAFARER shall not be entitled to medical benefits as stated below;

A. Cost of cosmetic dental or optical appliances
B. Expenses arising out of any illness or disease caused by misconduct or sexually transmitted diseases;
C. Expenses incurred out of any illness or disablement arising from attempted suicide, the misuse of drugs, excessive
consumption of alcohol, participation in any hazardous activities except when endeavoring to save human life, and
the performance of any unlawful act.
D. Expenses for blood tests for sexually transmitted diseases or any regular medical checkups.

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9. DEATH AND DISABILITY COMPENSATION
If a seafarer contacts illness or gets hurt and/or receives injury as stated in clause 9) above which results in his death
(including death arising from marine peril or heart attack or any other natural cause) or due to which his ability to work
isreduced provided that the death or disability can be attributed to his employment and /or is not caused by his own
will-full act or default or his own misbehavior.

The Death and Disability compensation payable to the seafarer or his nominated Next of Kin/s shall be as follows:
In the event of death In the event of total incapacity for employment at
sea
Officers @110 months’ Basic wages, subject to @ 120 months’ Basic wages, subject to a minimum of
minimum of Rs.35 (Thirty five) lakhs. Rs.40 (Forty) lakhs.
Ratings Rs.22 (Twenty two) lakhs. Rs.25 (Twenty five) Lakhs.

i. The death and disability compensation for the trainee seafarer shall be Rs.10 Lakh (Ten lakh only)
ii. The disability compensation shall be over and above the cost of treatment and the wages payable as stated inthis
part of NIC. Compensation above also applicable if death or disability takes place during treatment in hospital for
any illness arising out of or in the course of employment on board for which the officer is discharged from ship and
hospitalized.
iii. In the case of Seafarer found missing and presumed lost over-board including cases of alleged suicide where death
cannot be conclusively attributed to the ratings willful act compensation shall also be paid as applicable. The
presumption of a “lost” seafarer for the purpose of this sub clause shall be determined and certified by the
competent authority.
iv. The percentage of disability shall be medially determined as per the Employees Compensation Act, as amended,
applicable laws and a disability of 50% or more shall be considered as full disability.

In case if the death or disability is caused on ships carrying radioactive cargo on board, an additional compensation as
given below shall be payable to the seafarer or his nominated next of kin/s.

In the event of death / In the event of total incapacity for employment at

sea
Officers Rs. 6 (Six) Lakhs Only
Ratings Rs. 3 (Three) Lakhs only

i. Company’s liability for payment of additional compensation given above shall be for the actual duration of carriage
of such cargo. This compensation shall be in addition to the Death and Disability compensation.
ii. Should an officer become partially incapacitated compensation on a proportionate basis shall be paid in agreement
with the union in accordance with the disability sustained by him.
Compensation to officers declared permanently unfit for sea service:
i. An officer certified by company’s medical officer as permanently unfit for sea service, not arising out of officer’s own
willful act of default or misbehavior and who is not entitled to disability compensation and/or retrenchment benefits,
under the provisions of MUI-INSA agreement, will be paid compensation of Rs. 16 (Sixteen) Lakhs, provided the
officer has put in a minimum continuous service of 7 (seven) years with the company and is not over the age of 55
(fifty five) years.
ii. For officers above the age of 55 (fifty five) years, who have completed 7 (seven) years of continuous service with the
company, compensation payable shall be 7 (seven) Lakhs subject to him not being entitled to disability
compensation and/or retrenchment benefit.

10. LEGAL SUPPORT

A. The Ship owner agrees to provide legal support and to bear legal expenses and means to cover this liability in the
event if a seafarer is stranded, detained, arrested or in the captivity at a port during the course of employment
onboard ship.
B. The entitlement to repatriation may lapse if the seafarers concerned do not claim it within a period of 12 months
except where they are held captive on or off the ship as a result of acts of piracy or armed robbery against ships.

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11. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT

The employment of the SEAFARER shall cease when the SEAFARER completes his period of contractual service aboard
the vessel, signs-off from the vessel and returns to the place of commencement of this agreement.
The employment of the SEAFARER is also terminated when the SEAFARER returns to the place of commencement of
this agreement for any of the following reasons:
1. When the SEAFARER signs off by mutual agreement with the SHIP’S OWNER / EMPLOYER, with or without notice
before completion of contract or after completion of contract and any previously agreed extension of contract.
2. When the SEAFARER signs-off and is disembarked for medical reasons.
3. When the SEAFARER signs-off due to shipwreck, ship’s sale, lay-up of vessel, or discontinuance of voyage, change of
crew or other operational requirement of the SHIP’S OWNER /EMPLOYER.
4. When the SEAFARER voluntarily resigns and signs off prior to expiration of contract, giving one month written notice.
5. When the SEAFARER is discharged for just cause.
When the termination of this agreement is necessitated by Shipwreck, vessel sale, lay-up or discontinuation of voyage,
change of crew or other operational requirement of the SHIP’S OWNER / EMPLOYER, the EMPLOYEE shall be entitled
to earned wages, repatriation at SHIP OWNER / EMPLOYER’s cost and one (1) month basic wage as termination pay,
unless arrangements have been made for the SEAFARER to join another vessel to complete his contract. The
termination of this contract shall be without prejudice to all rights accrued or due between the parties prior to the
date of termination.
6. The duration of employment of a seafarer on board coastal ship shall be mutually agreed between the ship owner and
the seafarer and shall be largely governed by the type of the vessel and its nature of employment. Neither seafarers
nor ship owner shall serve notice of termination of employment with a period of less than 7 days. However, shorter
notice period can be given by either side if the duration of the voyage is less than 7 days or, by the seafarer, on the
compassionate grounds.

12. LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO CREW’S EFFECT BY MARINEPERIL

The SEAFARER shall be reimbursed by the SHIP OWNER / EMPLOYER the full amount of loss or damage to him if his
personal effects are lost or damaged as a result of the wreck or loss or stranding or abandonment of the vessel or as
a result of fire, flooding, collision or piracy. Reimbursement shall not apply if the loss or damage is due to the
SEAFARER’s own fault, or due to larceny, theft or robbery.

13. GENERAL
Decent accommodation, recreational facilities on board , good quality food and drinking water provided under
regulated hygienic conditions and other requirement such as Linen will be provided on board with no additional cost
to SEAFARER. Victuals will be handled directly by owners & hygienic food/ provisions will be provided by owners.

The SEAFARER shall be allowed shore leave whenever practicable, upon the consent of the master or his deputy, taking
into consideration the operations and safety of the vessel.

The SEAFARER shall be provided by the master /EMPLOYER with subsistence consistent with good maritime standards
and practices while onboard the vessel.

All stores and provisions issued to the SEAFARER is only for reasonable use and consumption onboard the vessel.
Any unused or unconsumed stores or provisions shall remain the property of the SHIP’S OWNER / EMPLOYER.

The SEAFARER shall not take ashore, sell, destroy or give away any properties, bunkers, stores and provisions of the
ship without written approval of the Master/EMPLOYER.

The SEAFARER shall observe and follow any regulations or restriction that the Master may impose concerning safety,
drug and alcohol and environmental protection as stated in Company manuals.

The SEAFARER shall make use of all appropriate safety equipment provided to him / her and must ensure that he/she
is suitably dressed from the safety point of view for the job at hand.

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14. JURISDICTION AND TAXES

This contract shall at all-time be governed by the Laws of India. It is agreed that the SHIP’S OWNER is the EMPLOYER
of the SEAFARER. The MANNING AGENCY signs this agreement on behalf of the SHIP’S OWNER / EMPLOYER.

PART I and PART II shall form the complete agreement. In the event of a conflict of conditions, the provisions of
PART I shall prevail over those of PART II to the extent of such conflict and no further.

Any taxes by any authorities for income arising from this employment contract shall be the responsibilities of the
SEAFARER unless otherwise agreed.

This contract may be referred to by its Reference Number (if any) as stated in the left corner of Page Footer of PART
I.

The parties confirmed their agreement to the above terms and conditions on the Date of commencement of this
agreement as stated PART I of this agreement.

15. HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE, WELFARE AND SOCIAL SECURITY PROTECTION

SHIP’S OWNER / EMPLOYER (through the MANNING AGENCY) agree to comply with following MLC 2006 Convection
regulations.

To protect the health of seafarers and ensure their prompt access to medical care on board ship and ashore to ensure
that seafarers are protected from the financial consequences of sickness, injury or death occurring in connection with
their employment& to ensure that seafarers’ work environment on board ships promotes occupational safety and
health.

To ensure that seafarers working on board a ship have access to shore-based facilities and services to secure their
health well-being& to ensure that measures are taken with a view to providing seafarers with access to social security
protection.

16. NEXT - OF - KIN

1. Name :

2. Age :

3. Relation :

4. Contact No :

5. Address :

17. 2018 AMENDMENTS TO THE MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION, 2006

In the unfortunate event, the seafarer(s) is held captive on or off a ship as a result of an act of piracy or armed
robbery against the ship. During the period of captivity, the seafarer’s employment agreement (SEA) shall continue
to have effect, regardless of whether the date fixed for the expiry of the SEA has passed or either party to the SEA
has given notice to suspend or terminate it. Further, a captive seafarer’s wages and other entitlements under the
SEA must continue to be paid during the period of captivity, until the day the seafarer is released and duly
repatriated, or if the seafarer dies while in captivity, until the date of the seafarer’s death. The seafarer’s employer
is also obligated to repatriate the seafarer upon release from captivity.

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