Continuous Discharge Certificates

Applicable to: Aspiring seafarers completing DGS approved long term pre-sea training courses

Effective Date: 13.12.12

Superseded Circulars: MS Notice 28 of 2011, MS Notice 23 of 2012

Key Changes and Requirements

The validity of Continuous Discharge Certificates (CDCs) issued for long term pre-sea courses has been extended from 2 years to 10 years.

Affected Courses: One year pre-sea Diploma in Nautical Science, 4 years B.Sc. in Nautical Technology, 3 years polyvalent course, Bachelor of Maritime Engineering, Graduate In Marine Engineering, Diploma in Marine Engineering, Alternative Training Scheme, Electro Technical Officers, 3 years B. Sc. Degree in Nautical Science.

Candidates who received limited CDCs (2 years) between November 2011 and December 2012 can revalidate them to 10 years.

Application: Submit an application along with the original CDC to the Shipping Master, Mumbai via speed post.
Envelope: Include a self-addressed envelope with Indian postage stamp (Rs. 50) for return dispatch.
Processing: The Shipping Master will revalidate the CDC and dispatch it within 10 days of receipt.

Note: This extension applies to candidates who completed the above courses between November 2011 and December 2012.

Important Note

All candidates are advised to approach the Shipping Master, Mumbai to revalidate their CDCs at the earliest to avoid any inconvenience.

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