Blog Preview
relation to application for Continuous Discharge Sertificates
Applicable to:
All DGS approved Maritime Training Institutions
Effective Date:
16.04.13
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Revised Procedures for CDC Issuance
Revised procedures for issuing Continuous Discharge Certificates (CDC) to pre-sea trainees undergoing embedded long-term training courses.
- Applicable Courses: Alternative Training Scheme (ATS), B.E. (Marine Engineering)/Technical/B.S. (Engineering) & B.S. (NT) by BITS Pilani & Jadhavpur University, GME - 1 year by GEIMS
- Application Submission: MTIs to submit applications (Form-1) online and offline to Shipping Master, GSO, Mumbai, 3 months prior to trainees' sea deployment
- CDC Issuance & Validity: Shipping Master to issue and despatch CDCs to MTIs. Validity: 10 years
- CDC Cancellation: MTIs to return CDCs of failed candidates within 15 days of exam results. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action
Form-1 - Application Form for CDC
Important Note
MTIs must ensure all information provided is accurate and complete. Furnishing false information is an offense under CDC Rules.
Want to learn and share your knowledge about the maritime world?
Explore the Blog app on Navvyx - Get maritime insights from across the world in one place.