> What are all documents needed to apply for BSID?
> Procedure to apply for BSID
> How to schedule appointment for applying BSID?
> How to track the status of BSID?
> What to do if you lost your BSID?
> Contact of concern authority if queries occured
> What is BSID?
What is BSID?
BSID, or Biometric Seafarer Identity Document, is an identity document issued to seafarers that contains biometric data to ensure the unique identification of seafarers worldwide. The purpose of the BSID is to enhance the security and transparency of seafarer identification, helping to prevent fraud and ensuring compliance with international conventions, such as the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 185 on Seafarers’ Identity Documents.
BSID is a seafarer’s identity document issued by his/her country.
Issued by Directorate General of Shipping, India.
BSID is like a identity card in shipping, without BSID you can’t work on merchant navy vessels after 1st April 2023.
BSID once issued is valid for 10 years.
> What are all documents needed to apply for BSID?
What are all documents needed to apply for BSID?
To apply for a Seafarer Identity Document (SID), the primary documents required are:-
CDC: A Seaman Book or Continuous Discharge Certificate (C.D.C.) is a seafarer’s identity document issued by his country.
Passport: A identity book or Passport is an proof for a particular person is belongs to this country.
> Procedure to apply for BSID
Procedure to apply for BSID
Steps to aaply for BSID Online:
Login to the SID portal with your INDOS number and the password.
Click on the Link “Apply for SID”.
Check the personal details in the form and click to continue.
Fill the address details and click continue.
Fill other details and click continue.
Make payment through e-payment portal.
Submit the application.
> How to schedule appointment for applying BSID?
How to schedule appointment for applying BSID?
Steps to a schedule appointment for applying BSID:
Login to the SID portal with your INDOS number and the password.
Click on “Schedule Appointment” on the screen to schedule an appointment.
Select the collection centre along with the date and time from the slots available.
Your application would be transmitted online to the verification officer, who will check the application.
Within 10 days of submission of application, you will receive a notification on the verification result of the application through an e-mail.
> How to track the status of BSID?
How to track the status of BSID?
Steps to track the status of BSID:
Login to the SID portal with your INDOS number and the password.
Click on “Application status” on the screen to schedule an appointment.
Your application details would be mention there.
> What to do if you lost your BSID?
What to do if you lost your BSID?
Steps to apply for Duplicate BSID Online:
Login to the SID portal with your INDOS number and the password.
Click on the Link “Duplicate SID”.
Fill the FIR details and click continue.
Check the personal details in the form and click to continue.
