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Revision of Eligibility Condition for Issuance of Continuous Discharge Certificate-cum-Seafarers Identity Document (CDC) on Experience Basis to Scheduled Tribe Members of Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Union Territory of Lakshadweep – Reg
Applicable to:
Scheduled Tribe members of Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Union Territory of Lakshadweep
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
None explicitly stated
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Revised Eligibility Criteria
The sea experience requirement for Scheduled Tribe members to obtain a CDC on experience basis has been revised.
- Previous Requirement: 3 years of sea service within the last 7 years
- New Requirement: 2 years of sea service within the last 7 years preceding the date of application
2. Compliance and Action
This order comes into force immediately and remains in force until further orders. All relevant authorities, including Shipping Masters, GSO offices, MMDs, and Seamen’s Employment Offices, are to take necessary action.
Important Note
This order does not affect the existing provisions for other seafarers, who continue to require 24 months of sea service for CDC issuance.
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