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Issuance of Continuous Discharge Certificate cum-Seafarers Identity Document (CDC) for GMDSS Certificate holders. (CRA Branch)

Applicable to: GMDSS Certificate holders
Effective Date: Immediate
Superseded Circulars: MS Notice No. 8 of 2011

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Duration of CDC for GMDSS Certificate Holders

The duration of the Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) for Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS) certificate holders has been revised.

  • New Validity: 10 years (previously 2 years)
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All other terms and conditions for the issuance of CDC under the GMDSS category remain unchanged.

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