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Application Form for fresh Continuous Discharge Certificates (CDCs), renewal, duplicate & replacement

Applicable to: All Indian seafarers
Effective Date: Immediate
Superseded Circulars: MS Notice 25 of 2002

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Revised Application Forms

The Director General of Shipping has revised Form A and Form B for the issuance of fresh Continuous Discharge Certificates (CDCs) and for renewal, duplicate, or replacement CDCs.

  • Form A: For fresh CDCs (excluding candidates who have completed DGS-approved pre-sea training courses)
  • Form B: For renewal, duplicate, or replacement CDCs

2. New Requirements

The revised forms require the following additional details:

  • INDOS No. - Indian Nationality Certificate Number
  • STCW Certificates: Details of STCW certificates held
  • Contact Details: For efficient communication
II/4  Download the revised Form A and Form B
Download official PDF

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