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Applicable to: Indian seafarers applying for individual & institutional category Continuous Discharge Certificates (CDCs)

Effective Date: 29th October 2013

Superseded Circulars: None mentioned

Key Changes and Requirements

CDC issuance has been decentralized to the offices of the three Shipping Masters in Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata.

Mumbai: Existing unique numbering pattern 'MUM' (followed by six digits)
Chennai: Unique numbering in the series 'CHN', followed by six digits, starting from 'CHN 100001'
Kolkata: Numbering in the series 'KOL' followed by six digits, starting from 'KOL 100001'

Applications for individual category CDCs must be submitted electronically. Instructions and a user manual are available for online application.

Eligibility: Ensure eligibility as per M.S. CDC Rules, 2001, and subsequent DGS Orders and Notices.
Seafarer's Profile Registration: Register and update your profile on the DG Shipping website before applying.
Documents: Submit self-attested copies of required documents, including certificates, medical fitness certificate, passport, and a passport-sized photograph.
Fees: Pay a non-refundable fee of Rs. 500 via demand draft.

II/4 Annexure-I: Instructions for Application on Line for Fresh CDC in Individual Category (Form A)

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