Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC)
Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC)

This book is a seafarer’s identity document issued for
1.The purpose of providing the holder with identity papers for travel to or from an assigned vessel or pursuant to instructions by the master of such a vessel and
2.providing a record of the holder sea service.
Eligibility conditions for applicant
The applicant should be a citizen of India
Age | limit |
For Deck ,Engine and Catering (Saloon) rating trainees | between 18 and 25 years of age |
Educational Qualifications :
(i) | For Deck, Engine, and Catering(Saloon) Trainees (Ratings) | Xth standard passed |
Note
* An applicant must have completed the pre-sea training for ratings from DG approved training institute
* An applicant have done the basic familiarization training and instructions
*An applicant shall not hold any C.D.C. which is been issued earlier by any Shipping Master in India.
*The applicant need to submit copies of his passport
CONTINUOUS DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE
CUM
SEAFARER’S IDENTITY DOCUMENT
Name of Seamen in full
Name of Father
Date of Birth
DAY | MONTH | YEAR |
Place of Birth :
Nationality:
Religion:
Height in Centimeters :
Colour of Eyes :
Colour of Hair:
Complexion:
Certificate of Competency, if any
Grade | Number |
Tattoo or other distinguishing marks:
(i) | |
(ii) |
Issued at the Port of ……………………
Date of Issue :
Signature of Seaman…………………….
Shipping Master
1. Pre-Sea Training Certificate No. and Place of Issue:
2. PSSR Certificate No. and Place of Issue:
3. PST Certificate No. and Place of Issue:
4. FF&FP Certificate No. and Place of Issue:
5. EFA Certificate No. and Place of Issue:
6. Certificate of Competency in Cooking No and Place of Issue:
HOME ADDRESS OF SEAMAN
(To be entered by the Seaman)
Name
Village
Post Office
District
State
Pincode
NEXT OF KIN OF SEAMAN WITH ADDRESS
Name & Relationship……………………………………………………………………………………
Address……………………………………………………………………………………………………
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Completed Application form
A Passport sized color photograph with white background
Medical fitness certificate(As per DG circular)
All STCW basic safety certificates
A letter from the company
Requisite fee
Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC)
Application for C.D.C.— May be sent to any of the following address
The shipping master at Nau Bhavan,
10, R.K. Marg, Ballard Estate,
Mumbai-400001
or
The shipping master,
Shipping Office, Marine House, Hastings,
Calcutta – 700 022
or
shipping master,
Mercantile Marine Department,
Anchorgate Building, 2nd floor,
P.B.No.5004, Rajaji Salai,
chennai-600001,
by registered post only.

visit www.dgshipping.gov.in for more information
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