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Replacement of Continuous Discharge Certificate-cum- Seafarers Identity Document (CDC) issued under Merchant Shipping (CDC) Rules, 1960
Applicable to:
Seafarers in possession of CDC issued under M.S.(CDC)Rules, 1960
Effective Date:
08.02.2011
Superseded Circulars:
M.S. Notice No.23 of 2003, No.9/2004, No.14/2005, No.17 OF 2008
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Extension of Cut-off Date — for receiving applications
The cut-off date for receiving applications for issuance of new Continuous Discharge Certificates (CDC) has been extended to 31.12.2011.
2. Application Procedure
- a. Verify old CDC details with existing records.
- b. Retain unique CDC number of the old CDC.
- c. Receive applications by post and issue CDC by post.
- d. Check receipt documents like Certificate of Competency, modular course certificates, or passport.
- e. Complete 4 STCW modular courses from DGS-approved institutes.
- f. Obtain INDOS No. before submitting application.
- g. Submit next of kin details if not given earlier or changed.
II/4 Replacement of CDC
Important Note
Applications received after the extended cut-off date of 31.12.2011 will not be entertained.
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