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Issuance of Seamen Identity Card to Sailing Vessel Crew Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Applicable to:
Crew members of sailing vessels in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Effective Date:
09.10.2024
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Exemption from Passport Requirement for Sailing Vessel Identity Card
Crew members aspiring to work on sailing vessels plying in Andaman & Nicobar Islands are exempted from the requirement of a passport for the purpose of applying for a Sailing Vessel Seaman Identity Card.
- Validity: One year
- Employment: Exclusive to the designated sailing vessels
- Crew Lists: Must be submitted to Surveyor – In Charge (SIC), Mercantile Marine Department (MMD), Port Blair, and the Port Management Board of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration
Important Note
This exemption is subject to the satisfaction of the Director General of Shipping that the requirement has been substantially complied with or that compliance should be exempted given the circumstances of the case.
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