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Replacement of Continuous Discharge Certificate-cum-Seafarers Identity Document (CDC) issued under M.S.(CDC) Rules, 1960

Applicable to: All Indian seafarers in possession of CDCs issued under M.S. (CDC) Rules, 1960
Effective Date: Immediate, with final deadline of 31.12.2006
Superseded Circulars: M.S. Notice No.23 of 2003, M.S. Notice No.9 of 2004

Key Changes and Requirements

1. CDC Replacement Deadline Extended

The deadline for replacing CDCs issued under M.S. (CDC) Rules, 1960 has been extended to 31.12.2006.

2. Final Opportunity

This is the final opportunity to replace CDCs. No further extensions will be entertained.

Action Required: All seafarers must replace their CDCs before 31.12.2006.
Important Note

Representative organizations of ship owners, seafarers, and shipping companies are requested to give wide publicity to ensure all seafarers comply with this notice.

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