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Addendum 3 in respect of DGS Circular No. 23 of 2022 dated 02.12.2022 Issuance of Bio- metric Seafarer's Identity Documents (BSID) to Indian Seafarers
Applicable to:
All Indian Seafarers
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
DGS Circular No. 23 of 2022
Key Changes and Requirements
1. BSID Card Requirement Waived
The requirement for seafarers to possess BSID Cards for availing various services offered by the Directorate General of Shipping and its allied offices has been waived with immediate effect.
- Services affected: Issuance of Renewal/Replacement/Duplicate CDCs, Issuance/Revalidation of all CoCs & CoPs, Admission to all Competency, Simulator & Modular Courses except BST, STSDSD.
2. Seafarers Advised to Complete BSID Data Capturing
Seafarers are advised to complete their data capturing process for BSID Cards at the nearest Data Capturing Centre before seeking any services provided by the Directorate General of Shipping and its allied offices.
Data Capturing Centres List of Centres
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