INDoS Related Problems

What is INDoS?

• The INDOS (Indian National Database of Seafarers) is a computerized system that helps authorities and employers easily access seafarer information.
• Its main goal is to provide a quick way for organizations like flag state, port state, immigration, and employers to check seafarer details.
• The system stores important information such as the seafarer’s name, photo, signature, address, and phone number.
• Each seafarer is given a unique INDoS number, made up of eight letters and numbers.
• The first two numbers show the year the INDOS number was issued, and the next two letters indicate the seafarer’s category, like N for Nautical Officer or E for Engineer Officer.
• The last four digits are a unique number specific to the seafarer.
• This INDoS number appears on all of the seafarer’s documents and certificates and stays the same even if their category changes.

How to Apply For INDoS number?

1. Go to DG Shipping Website:- Maritime Training/Training Branch
2. Click on Admission in Maritime Training Institute
3. Click on Application
4. Fill up the Details then click on submit button.
5. Upon submission, you will receive a system-generated reference number via registered E-mail.
6. Physically present at the selected DG Shipping-approved MTI with the reference number and required documents.
7. The MTI will verify all details and request DG Shipping to generate the INDoS number.

Fee for issuance of INDoS number

• The candidate shall be charged a total fee including GST ( 9% SGST an 9% CGST )l of Rs. 1416 /- (Rs.1200 l- +18% GST) for Indian nationals and Rs. 3540 l- (Rs.3000/- + l8% GST) for foreign nationals for generating the INDoS number.
• The total fee for INDoS number is paid to the Maritime Training Trust (MTT) through Maritime Training Trust INDoS A/c. The Maritime Training Trust registration number under GST is ’27AABTM4048D1ZS.
• The Maritime Training Institute shall not charge any fee from the candidate for generating the INDoS number.

For how many years INDoS is Valid?

• This is a one-time process with lifetime validity.

How to download INDoS certificate?

• As per new E-Governance system, generation of INDoS Certificate is not available.
• Candidate can take Seafarer Profile / Master Checker print-out as a proof.

How to cancel my INDoS?

• Course Non-attendance: If you do not attend the selected course within 3 months of receiving your INDoS number from the same MTI that you become eligible for INDoS cancellation.
• MTI Notification: The Maritime Training Institute (MTI) will notify the Maritime Training Trust (INDoS Cell) or the E-Governance Cell of DG Shipping about your non-attendance.
• Cancellation Request: The MTI will then request DG Shipping to cancel your INDoS number.
• Forfeiture of Fees: Once the cancellation is requested, the INDoS fees you paid will be forfeited and are non-refundable.

How can I delete a duplicate INDoS?

• The candidate should write a mail from his registered e-mail ID to MTT INDOS Cell email address ttc-dgs@nic.in
• The seafarer should also confirm that he wishes to delete one INDOS number out of two after integration of data to the INDoS number, seafarer wants to retain.
• Along with this, the seafarer should attach soft copies of the following documents –

1. Passport
2. CDC
3. INDoS Certificate if available