Privacy Policy
Last updated: 27 September 2026
1. Introduction
S.K. Engineering Shipping and Trading ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of seafarers, ship owners, managers, and all visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Bangladesh Data Protection laws, and Indian Information Technology Act.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information from Seafarers
- Full name, date of birth, nationality, and contact details
- Passport details and travel document information
- Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) number and details
- Certificate of Competency (COC) and STCW certificates
- Medical fitness certificates and health records
- Sea service records and employment history
- Photographs and identification documents
- Next of kin and emergency contact details
- Bank account details for wage processing
2.2 Information from Ship Owners/Managers
- Company name, address, and contact details
- Fleet information and crew requirements
- Business correspondence and communications
2.3 Website Usage Data
- IP address, browser type, and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Cookies and tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy)
3. How We Use Your Information
- Recruitment and placement of seafarers on vessels
- Processing crew management and sign-on/sign-off coordination
- Flag state documentation and endorsement processing
- Medical examination and travel arrangements
- Payroll computation and wage disbursement
- Communication regarding employment opportunities
- Compliance with IMO, ILO, MLC 2006, and national maritime regulations
- Responding to enquiries from ship owners and managers
- Internal record-keeping and audit compliance
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on: (a) your explicit consent, (b) the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures, (c) compliance with legal obligations under maritime law including MLC 2006, (d) our legitimate business interests in providing crew manning services.
5. Data Sharing
We may share your personal data with: ship owners and managers for crew placement purposes, flag state authorities for endorsement and licensing, medical examination centers for PEME coordination, travel agencies for flight and visa arrangements, government maritime authorities (DoS Bangladesh, DGMA India) as required by law, and P&I clubs for insurance and claims purposes. We do NOT sell your personal data to third parties.
6. Data Retention
Seafarer records are retained for a minimum of 10 years as required by maritime regulations. Website usage data is retained for 12 months. You may request deletion of your data subject to regulatory retention requirements.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. This includes encrypted storage, access controls, and regular security audits.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to: access your personal data, correct inaccurate data, request deletion (subject to legal retention requirements), object to processing, data portability, and withdraw consent at any time.
9. Contact Us
For privacy enquiries or to exercise your rights, contact our Data Protection Officer, at privacy@skengineering-maritime.com. We will respond within 30 days. You may also write to us at info@skengineering-maritime.com.