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Recognization of Sea service of Seafarers employed directly.
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers employed directly by foreign flag ship owners
Effective Date:
25.11.16
Superseded Circulars:
DGS Circulars No. 9 of 2007 and No. 2 of 2009
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Sea Service Recognition
Sea service of seafarers employed directly by foreign flag ship owners before 01.11.16 can be considered for revalidation of certificates of competency and endorsement of GMDSS certificates.
- Documents Required: Original CDC, Original Passport, Original letter of sea service, and an undertaking.
2. Verification and Approval
MMDs will accept such sea service only after due verification of the original documents. Prior and formal approval of the jurisdictional Principal officer of the MMDs is required.
Note: This relaxation is applicable only for candidates applying for revalidation of CoC and endorsement of GMDSS for sea service undertaken before 01.11.16. This sea service shall not be counted for the purposes of CoC examinations.
Important Note
Providing false sea service may result in appropriate actions under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, as amended.
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