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Issuance of Indian CDCs to hospitality crew working on cruise vessels and also to seafarers who are working on board trading vessels without an Indian CDC - reg.
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers
Effective Date:
29.10.14
Superseded Circulars:
DGS Order No. 8 of 2013, 09 of 2013, 06 of 2014 & 13 of 2014
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Changes to CDC Issuance for Cruise and Trading Vessels
The process for issuing Continuous Discharge Certificates-cum-Seafarers Identity Documents (CDCs) to Indian seafarers has been updated.
- Cruise Vessels: Self-attested copies of foreign CDC and passport immigration entries are now accepted. Original passport is required for verification.
- Trading Vessels: Self-attested copies of foreign CDC and passport immigration entries are now accepted. Original passport is required for verification. CDCs will be issued based on verified sea experience.
Note: CDCs issued based on experience will be dispatched to applicants by speed post A/D within two working days after verification.
Important Note
Applications for CDCs in the experience category are filed online. Shipping Masters will intimate candidates by email for passport submission.
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