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Relaxation of requirement of sub-rule (5) of Rule 4 of Merchant Shipping (Continuous Discharge Certificate) Rule, 2017, for seafarers who have worked on International Cruise Ships before coming into force of said rules.
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers who have worked on international cruise ships before 11.01.2018
Effective Date:
06.03.2019
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Exemption from 10th Standard Requirement
Seafarers who have worked on international cruise ships before 11.01.2018 are exempt from the requirement of having passed 10th standard to obtain a Continuous Discharge Certificate.
- Conditions: Must have complied with requirements under sub-rule (1) to sub-rule (4) of Rule 4 and produce evidence of working on international cruise ships before 11.01.2018 at the time of application.
II/4 Continuous Discharge Certificate
Important Note
This order comes into force with immediate effect.
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