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Issue of restricted CDCs to naval officers for completing sea going service
Applicable to:
Naval officers
Effective Date:
January 9, 2006
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Temporary CDC for naval officers
Naval officers who have passed the written examination and completed all specified modular courses can obtain a temporary CDC with a validity period of 2 years.
- Validity: 2 years
- Purpose: To complete the 6 months of requisite sea going service on trading ships on duties associated with bridge watchkeeping.
2. Full-term CDC after completing requirements
Upon successful completion of the oral examination and obtaining the Certificate of Competency, naval officers can apply for a full-term CDC with a validity period of 10 years.
- Validity: 10 years
- Application: After obtaining the Certificate of Competency
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