CDC Related Problems

What is Seaman book/CDC?

• A Seaman Book or Continuous Discharge Certificate (C.D.C.) is a seafarer’s identity document issued by his country.
• This document certifies that the person holding this is a seaman as per The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended 2010.
• Every seafarer must carry this document while on board, which is also an official and legal record of his sea experience.
• The master of the vessel signs the document each time a seaman is signed off from the vessel certifying his experience on board.

What does CDC (Fresh / Renewal / Replacement) mean?

• Fresh CDC means apply for fresh CDC booklet.
• If CDC is damaged / torn / mutilated / pages xhausted, then seafarer may need to apply for CDC Replacement (As you need a new CDC booklet).
• If your CDC validity has expired or going to expire, then you may need to apply for CDC Renewal (As you need to extend the validity of current CDC).

What are all documents required to apply for CDC?

• Scan copy of signed online application.
• Passport size (3.5 cm X 3.5 cm) photograph with clear white background face covering 70%.
• Scanned signature of seafarer.
• Coloured scanned copy of original Passport (Pages where personal detials, Photo,address details and signature of passport authority are displayed).
• Coloured scanned copy of original 10th Standard Pass Certificate / Marksheet.
• Coloured scanned copy of original Medical Fitness Certificate from DGS Approved Doctor ( Appendix IV and V ).
• Coloured scanned copy of original permanent address proof (Any one of them Passport,Aadhaar Card,Election Commission Photo ID card,and Permanent Driving License).

How to apply for CDC (Fresh / Renewal / Replacement)?

1. Go to DG Shipping Website:- E-Governance.
2. Log in with your User ID and Password.
3. Click on ‘CDC Management & CoC as Cook’.
4. Click on ‘Submit Application’ -> ‘CDC Application’.
5. Fill up the Details :- Personal Details, Address, Next-of-Kin details, STCW Course details, Medical Certificate details, Documents.
6. Make a payment of Rs. 700 after filling up all the necessary details.

For how many years CDC is Valid?

• C.D.C. granted under these rules shall be valid for a period of ten years and may be renewed on expiry or within 6 months prior to date of expiry, on a request from the holder, for a further period up to ten years at a time if the holder is a serving Seamen and his C.D.C. has not been cancelled, withdrawn or suspended under these rules.

How to check the status of CDC?

1. Go to DG Shipping Website:- E-Governance.
2. Log in with your User ID and Password.
3. Click on ‘CDC Management & CoC as Cook’.
4. Click on ‘Others’ -> ‘Pay fees, Upload Documents, View Application Status’.
5. Check you status of CDC in CDC Booklet/Renewal Sticker/Cook Cert. Dispatch Details box.
6. If it is dispatched then go through the consignment number and track it on Indian post Official Website.

What to do if you lost the CDC?

1. Go to DG Shipping Website:- E-Governance.
2. Log in with your User ID and Password.
3. Click on ‘CDC Management & CoC as Cook’.
4. Click on ‘Submit Application’ -> ‘Duplicate CDC’.
5. Fill up the Details :- Personal Details(Along With FIR Details, Address, Next-of-Kin details, STCW Course details, Medical Certificate details, Attach Documents.
6. Make a payment of Rs. 700 after filling up all the necessary details.