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Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for issuance of CDC.
Applicable to:
All Indian seafarers
Effective Date:
16.12.15
Superseded Circulars:
Merchant Shipping Notice No. 7 of 2005, DGS Order No. 8 of 2013, DGS Order No. 9 of 2013, DGS Order No. 15 of 2014
Key Changes and Requirements
1. CDC Issuance Requirements
Section 99 of Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, requires every seafarer to have a Continuous Discharge Certificate –cum- SEAFARER’S IDENTITY DOCUMENT (CDC).
- Issued by: Shipping Master under Merchant Shipping (CDC) Rules, 2001 and relevant DGS Orders, Notices, and Circulars.
- Online Application: Available through the latest Merchant Shipping Notices and DGS Circulars.
2. Application Process
Indian nationals can apply online following instructions in the CDC e-module.
- Registration: Applicants must first register in the e-module to obtain a seafarer's ID and password.
- Application Submission: Applicants can scan and upload documents, pay official fees online, and submit the application.
- Processing: Applications are received, checked, approved, or rejected by the Shipping Master's office. Approved applications are printed, authenticated, and dispatched by speed post.
Important Note
Applicants will receive an e-mail notification for rejected applications.
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