Replacement of the Continuous Discharge Certificate-cum-Seafarers Identity Document (CDC) issued under the erstwhile Merchant Shipping (M.S.)(CDC) Rules, 1960 - reg.

Applicable to: Shipping Masters, Mercantile Marine Departments, INSA/FOSMA/MASSA, NUSI, MUI, and other relevant maritime bodies

Effective Date: Immediate

Superseded Circulars: M.S. Notice No. 10 of 2014

Key Changes and Requirements

The following changes are made to the CDC issuance process:

CDC Application: Applications for CDC should be made only by speed post A/D.
CDC Issuance: CDCs are to be issued by speed post A/D, except in rare/exceptional circumstances determined by the Shipping Master.
CDC Record Keeping: Details of new/replaced CDCs are recorded in the official CDC register(s) at the CDC issuing Government Shipping Office.

II/4 Other terms and conditions remain unchanged

Important Note

This notice is issued with the approval of the Director General of Shipping and ex-officio Additional Secretary to the Government of India.

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