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Issuance of seafarers Identity Document (SID) to Indian Seafarers-opening of data collection centers at 6 MMDs.

Applicable to: All RPSL companies/shipowners, All Seafarers Unions
Effective Date: 02.08.2019
Superseded Circulars: None

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Data Collection Centers Expansion

Data collection for Seafarers Identity Document (SID) has been extended to 5 more Maritime Manning Districts (MMDS).

  • New Centers: Noida, Goa, New Mangalore, Kochi, Vizag, Kandla
  • Effective Date: 01.08.2019

2. Utilize Available Slots

Seafarers are requested to fully utilize the available slots for data collection at the new centers.

MTIs are requested to disseminate this information and facilitate trainees to book slots during their training.

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