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Replacement of Continuous Discharge Certificate-cum-Seafarers Identity Document (CDC) issued under the Merchant Shipping (CDC) Rules, 1960-reg.
Applicable to:
Existing Indian seafarers with old CDCs
Effective Date:
05.03.12 onwards
Superseded Circulars:
MS Notice No. 23 of 2003, 9 of 2004, 14 of 2005, 17 of 2008, 2 of 2011
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Extension of CDC Replacement Period
The deadline for applying for new CDCs has been extended to 31.12.13.
2. Procedures for Issuing New CDCs
- Old CDC Verification: Old CDC details must be verified with existing records.
- Retention of CDC Number: The old CDC number is retained for the 'replaced CDC'.
- Application & Issuance: Applications are received by post, and CDCs are issued by post. Details are recorded in CDC registers.
- Document Check: Recent documents like Certificate of Competency, modular course certificates, or passport may be checked.
- STCW Course Requirement: Applicants must complete 4 STCW modular courses from DGS-approved institutes.
- INDOS Number Mandatory: Applicants must submit their INDOS numbers.
- Next of Kin Details: Applicants must submit or update their next of kin details.
II/4 Approved Maritime Training Institutes
Find approved institutes on the Directorate General of Shipping website.
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