Section 5(1)(i) in The Merchant Shipping (Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers) Rules, 2016
(i)ensure that no fees or other charges is borne, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by the seafarer, other than the cost to the seafarers in obtaining a medical certificates, seafarer's book and passport or other similar personal travel documents, provided that the cost of visa, and charges for pre-sign on and post - sign off medical examination, wherever required, shall be borne by the ship owner;