All About C.D.C

ALL  ABOUT  C.D.C

WHAT IS A C.D.C AND HOW DO I GET IT ?

“C.D.C”  means   a   Continuous  Discharge Certificate-cum-Seafarer’s Identity   Document.


ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR APPLICANT SEAMAN OTHER THAN CERTIFICATED OFFICERS -

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
For  Utility Hand
Between 18 and 40 years
 
For Petty Officers (Carpenter, Chief Steward, Electrician, Fitter, Machinist, Pump man, Refrigeration Mechanic, Computer Operator, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Automobile Engineering  , Pipe Fitter, Motor Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, General Mechanic, Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanic( Tool Engineering), Welder,  Electric Arc Welder,  Turner, Boiler Attendant,  Electronic Mechanic)
Between 18 and 40 years of age

 
For ex-Naval ratings
Upto 45 years of age
For non-certificated Officers such as Purser/Ship’s clerk, Electrical officer and Electronic Officer
Between 18 and 40 years.


EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS :
For Deck, Engine, and Catering(Saloon) Trainees Xth standard passed
 
For Utility Hands                                VIII standard passed
 



For Petty Officer Xth Std. passed with  respective trade certificate from ITI (National Trade Certificate)(NTC) or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) or Diploma Certificates approved by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The  minimum duration of the courses from any one of the above institutes shall be  two years.
 
For Purser/Ship’s clerk A graduate with knowledge of accountancy and computer operation.
For Electrical and Electronic Officer A Diploma or Degree in respective Branch from a Government recognized Polytechnic or recognized University.