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the relevant examination Rules, DGS Circulars
Applicable to:
Candidates completing DGS approved pre-sea training courses
Effective Date:
04.12.12
Superseded Circulars:
DGS Circular No. 6 of 2005, M.S. Notice No. 28 of 2011
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Revised CDC Application Procedure
MTIs must submit applications for CDCs online and in hardcopy using the new Form-1, three months prior to course completion.
- Shipping Master, GSO, Mumbai: Processes applications and generates CDCs in advance.
- MTIs: Forward course completion results to Shipping Master, GSO, Mumbai.
- Shipping Master, GSO, Mumbai: Issues CDCs to successful candidates within 7 working days of result receipt and sends them by speed post.
2. CDC Validity and Short Term Courses
CDCs for long duration courses are valid for 10 years. M.S. Notice No. 28 of 2011 is withdrawn. Short term course candidates also apply using the revised Form-1.
FORM-1 New application form for CDCs
Important Note
MTIs must ensure all submitted documents are genuine and inform Shipping Master of any discrepancies.
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