Issue of limited purpose Indian CDC and Seafarers' Identity Documents {SID} to Deck and Engine cadets completing the Higher National Diploma Pre-Sea Courses under foreign maritime administration enabling them to undergo required shipboard training.

1. Eligibility and Requirements

To be eligible for limited purpose Indian CDC and SID, cadets must meet the following criteria:

• a. Be a citizen of India.
• b. The foreign maritime administration must have a bilateral agreement with the Directorate General of Shipping.
• c. The training institute must obtain prior permission from the Directorate for each course/batch.
• d. Cadets cannot use training slots on Indian ships or arranged through Indian RPS agents.
• e. The institute must have separate infrastructure for DGS approved courses and foreign courses.
• f. The institute must have 5 years of experience running DGS approved pre-sea courses.
• g. The institute must have an impeccable record with the Directorate.
• h. The institute must have a 90% placement record for DGS approved courses for at least 2 years out of 5.
• i. The institute cannot advertise foreign courses as DGS approved.

2. CDC Restrictions

The issued CDCs will be restricted for a period of 2 years, solely for completing the requisite sea time to appear for the first level Certificate of Competency exam conducted by the foreign maritime administration.