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Centralization of issuance of CDCs at the office of Shipping Master, Mumbai

Applicable to: Indian seafarers applying for Continuous Discharge Certificates (CDCs)
Effective Date: 01st April, 2008
Superseded Circulars: None mentioned

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Centralization of CDC Issuance

All applications for issuance of CDCs, including those from training institutes, must be forwarded to the office of Shipping Master, Mumbai.

  • Office Address: Shipping Master, Govt. Shipping Office, No. Bhavan, 10 - R.K. Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai -400 001.
  • Contact Information: Tel. No. 022 -22697971/72, Fax No. 022 -22693053, E-mail - smmt498@bom3.vsnl.net.in

2. Transition Period

The offices of Shipping Master, Kolkata & Chennai must dispose off all pending cases of issuance of CDCs by 31st March, 2008.

Applications received by post after this date should be forwarded to Shipping Master, Mumbai for action.

Important Note

No applications for CDCs will be received by the offices of Shipping Master, Kolkata & Chennai after the effective date.

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