Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

SS Corporation LLP (Maritime/Overseas) ("the Company", "we", "us") is committed to conducting its business in an honest, ethical and lawful manner, and this includes protecting the privacy of every person who deals with us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, and how we keep it safe when you visit our website, apply for a position, or use our crew manning and ship management services.

It applies to seafarers and job applicants, shipowners and managers, business partners, and visitors to this website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Identity & contact details: name, date of birth, nationality, address, phone number and email address.
• Seafarer documents: passport, CDC, COC, STCW and other certificates, sea service records, visas, photographs and CVs.
• Medical & fitness information: medical fitness certificates and related records required for employment on board vessels.
• Employment & financial details: contract terms, wages, bank account details and next-of-kin information.
• Enquiry information: details you submit through our contact or careers forms, and correspondence with us.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type and pages visited on this website.

3. How We Use Information

• To recruit, assess, verify and place seafarers on vessels.
• To prepare employment contracts, process wages, travel and joining formalities.
• To verify certificates and comply with DG Shipping, RPSL, MLC 2006, ISM and STCW requirements.
• To respond to enquiries and provide our crew management and ship management services.
• To maintain safety, prevent fraud and meet legal obligations.
• To improve our website and services.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only with:

• Shipowners, managers and principals for whom you are being considered or employed.
• Government and maritime authorities, flag states and regulators, where required by law.
• Approved medical practitioners, training institutes, insurers, banks and travel agents involved in your placement.
• Service providers who support our operations under confidentiality obligations.

As vessels and clients are located worldwide, your information may be transferred outside India for the purposes above.

5. Data Security

We apply reasonable technical and organisational measures, including access controls, secure storage and restricted internal access, to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security, but we take our responsibility seriously.

6. Data Retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for recruitment, employment records, and to meet legal, regulatory and audit requirements. Records that are no longer required are securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to make the site work properly and to understand how visitors use it. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, although some features may not work as intended.

8. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may ask us to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Delete your information or withdraw your consent, where we are not legally required to retain it.

To make a request, please contact us using the details below.

9. Confidentiality

All employees of the Company, ashore and afloat, are required to treat personal and commercial information received in the course of their work as confidential, and to use it only for legitimate business purposes.

10. Policy Updates

We review this policy periodically and may update it to reflect changes in law or our practices. The latest version will always be available on this page with its revised date.

11. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact:

SS Corporation LLP (Maritime/Overseas)
Phone: +91 87886 22162
Email: ssmarine88@gmail.com / info@ssmaritimeservices.com