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additional categories of India seafears
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers, Shipping Masters, and relevant authorities
Effective Date:
09 April 2013
Superseded Circulars:
DG Shipping Order No. 8 of 2013
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Corrigenda to DG Shipping Order No. 8 of 2013
This order corrects and clarifies certain provisions related to the issuance of Indian Continuous Discharge Certificate-cum-Seafarer’s Identity Document (CDC) for additional categories of Indian seafarers.
- Key changes: Updated requirements for sea experience, affidavit, and CDC application process.
2. Application Process
Applicants can apply for CDCs to the Shipping Masters at Government Shipping Offices in Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata.
- Application Form: Use Form-A as prescribed in M.S. Notice No. 24 of 2012 and appended with this order (Annexure-I).
- Enclosures: Submit self-attested copies of relevant certificates/documents, passport, and a non-refundable fee of Rs. 500 via demand draft.
II/4 Annexure-I: Affidavit Form
Important Note
Applicants who wish to apply under DGS Order No. 8 of 2013 must submit their application to one of the Government Shipping Offices in Mumbai, Kolkata, or Chennai.
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