In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires,-

(a) "Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance " means a declaration issued by the Director-General of Shipping or by any officer, authority or organisation authorised by him in this behalf, in respect of a ship that it meets with the requirements and standards set out in the provisions of the Maritime Labour Convention;

(b) "Maritime Labour Certificate " means the certificate issued by the Director-General of Shipping or by any officer, authority or organisation authorised by him in this behalf, in accordance with the provisions of the Maritime Labour Convention;

(c) "Maritime Labour Convention " means the International Convention of Maritime Labour Organisation on Maritime Labour Standards signed in Geneva on the 23rd February, 2006;

(d) "seafarer " means any person who is employed or engaged or works in any capacity on board a sea going ship, but does not include-