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Addendum 2 in respect of DGS Circular No. 23 of 2022 dated 02.12.2022 regarding issuance of Bio-metric Seafarer’s Identity Documents (BSID) to Indian Seafarers

Applicable to: Indian Seafarers, Institutes, Stakeholders
Effective Date: Immediate
Superseded Circulars: DGS Circular No. 23 of 2022

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Relaxation for Non-Seafarers and Seafarers without BSID

The Directorate General of Shipping has decided to relax the BSID requirement for the following:

  • Non-Seafarers: Can enroll for GMDSS (GOC & ROC) courses and VICT/AECS/TSTA courses without a valid BSID.
  • Seafarers without BSID: Can renew, replace, or duplicate their CDC until 31.07.2023 without a valid BSID.
Note: This relaxation is only for the mentioned courses and services. BSID remains mandatory for other services.
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