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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Superseded Circulars: None mentioned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 modular courses can now obtain a temporary CDC with a validity of 2 years.

  • Validity: 2 years
  • Purpose: To complete 6 months of sea-going service on trading ships

2. Eligibility for Full-Term CDC

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 of 10 years.

  • Validity: 10 years
  • Application: After obtaining the Certificate of Competency
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