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Issuance of Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) to GoC(GMDSS) certificate holders-reg
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers with GoC(GMDSS) certificates
Effective Date:
30.07.14
Superseded Circulars:
M.S. Notice No. 08 of 2011, M.S. Notice No. 29 of 2013
Key Changes and Requirements
1. New CDC Issuance Criteria
Seafarers with valid/expired Indian CDC in the GMDSS category, with prescribed qualifications and experience, or foreign CoC or HND, can now apply for an Indian CDC in the respective category.
- Application: Submit to Shipping Masters in Chennai, Kolkata, or Mumbai with original CDC and other required documents.
- Consideration: Applications will be considered based on DGS Orders 08/09 of 2013, 04 of 2014, and M.S. (CDC) Rules, 2001.
- CDC Cancellation: Original GMDSS CDC will be cancelled with a stamp stating reissuance in the respective category.
Note: All other terms and conditions of DGS Orders 08/09 of 2013, 04/06 of 2014, and 04 of 2014 remain unchanged.
Important Note
This order is effective immediately and remains in force until further orders.
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