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

Applicable to: Seafarers in possession of CDCs issued under M.S.(CDC) Rules 1960

Effective Date: Immediate

Superseded Circulars: M.S. Notice No. 05 of 2012

Key Changes and Requirements

Seafarers with CDCs issued under M.S.(CDC) Rules 1960 must follow these procedures for replacement under M.S.(CDC) Rules 2001.

1.1 Verification: Old CDC details must be verified with existing records.
1.2 Retention: Retain old CDC number for record.
1.3 Application & Issuance: Applications are received and CDCs issued by post only, preferably by speed post A/D.
1.4 Document Verification: Submit self-attested copies of recent documents like CoC, modular course certificates, passport for verification.
1.5 STCW Courses: Complete prescribed STCW modular courses from approved MTIs and obtain INDOS number.
1.6 Address Update: Provide next-of-kin address if different from earlier records.

II/4 M.S. Notice No. 10 of 2014 supersedes M.S. Notice No. 05 of 2012

Important Note

All seafarers with CDCs issued under M.S.(CDC) Rules 1960 must follow these guidelines for replacement under M.S.(CDC) Rules 2001.

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