नौवहन महानिदेशालय
Directorate General of Shipping
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Government of India
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DGS Orders

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6 of 2025 Constitution of Expert Committee for Preparation of Seafarer’s Manual 16-May-2025 View (790.97 KB) PDF
4 of 2025 Constitution of Committee to inquire and investigate into circumstances and aspects pertaining to harassment, ill-treatment, abuse, discriminatory treatment or such other misconduct towards Indian Seafarers employed on board ships causing or likely to cause death, personal injury, psychological trauma and such other un-desirable consequences 21-Apr-2025 View (1.31 MB) PDF
3 of 2025 Clarification on responsibilities related to Principal Officer (P.O), Mercantile Marine Department in the Crisis Management and Reaction Group 17-Apr-2025 View (733.93 KB) PDF
21 of 2024 ILO 110th session amendment (2022) to Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 20-Dec-2024 View (2.81 MB) PDF
19 of 2024 Establishment of Task Force for nurturing and supporting the Directorate's initiative of "Sagar Mein Yog - Wellness at Sea / Shore " - reg. 27-Nov-2024 View (1.31 MB) PDF
18 of 2024 Establishment of Task Force for Women in Maritime for nurturing and supporting the Directorate's initiative of Sagar Mein Samman 27-Nov-2024 View (3.21 MB) PDF
7 of 2024 Supersession of DGS Order No. 06 of 2024 -- Issue of E-Migrations of Indian Seafarers due to the Technical Upgradation of E-Migrate Portal – Reg. 04-Oct-2024 View (346.89 KB) PDF
13 of 2024 Constitution of MLC Compliance Board as a consulting forum to review and address issues related with comliance of MLC 2006 14-Aug-2024 View (1.32 MB) PDF
11 of 2024 Formation of Consultative Group for Enhancing Indian Maritime Sector – reg. 30-Jun-2024 View (998.98 KB) PDF
10 of 2024 Constitution of Complaint Committee regarding Sexual Harassment on Women seafarer at workplace under Section 04 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redress Act, 2013) – Reg. 14-Jun-2024 View (751.26 KB) PDF
5 of 2024 Relaxation of Educational Qualification for admission to Pre-Sea Courses of General Purpose Ratings and certificate course in Maritime catering and for issuance of CDC for the natives of Minicoy island of Union Territory of Lakshadweep belonging to Schedule Tribe 03-Jun-2024 View (606.65 KB) PDF
08 of 2024 Constitution of Seafarers Welfare Board Audit Team (SWBAT) with a mandate to inspect the welfare facilities provided in the ports 22-Apr-2024 View (981.49 KB) PDF
5 of 2024 डीजीएस आदेश संख्या 05 का 2024 21-Mar-2024 View (639.92 KB) PDF
6 of 2024 Issue of E-Migrations of Indian Seafarers due to the Technical Up-gradation of E-Migrate Portal – Reg 20-Mar-2024 View (1.56 MB) PDF
12 of 2024 Constitution of "Advisory Board" as a consulting forum to review and address issues related to Indian Mercantile Marine 07-Mar-2024 View (2.43 MB) PDF
10 of 2023 Constitution of Crisis Management and Reaction Group 08-Nov-2023 View (1.36 MB) PDF
14 of 2023 Constitution of a committee to assess the legal considerations related to the Directorate's authority in determining seafarers' wages and to review Collective Bargaining Agreements signed by relevant unions, associations, and seafarers 13-Sep-2023 View (1.53 MB) PDF
7 of 2023 Mandatory possession of Bio-metric Seafarers Identity Documents (BSID) for seafarers that are intend to visit Ports in Brazil and in other countries 05-Apr-2023 View (1.09 MB) PDF
3 of 2023 Constitution of Complaint Committee regarding Sexual Harassment on women seafarer at workplace under section.4 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention Prohibition and Redress Act 2013) 30-Jan-2023 View (1.39 MB) PDF
20 of 2021 Extension of the validity of Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers License (RPSL) and Audit of RPSL in view of COVID 19 outbreak. 05-Nov-2021 View (711.08 KB) PDF
11 of 2021 Relaxation of educational qualification for admission to pre-sea courses of General Purpose Ratings and certificate course in Maritime catering and for issuance of CDC for the natives of Minicoy island of Union Territory of Lakshadweep belonging to Schedule Tribe. 03-Sep-2021 View (444.61 KB) PDF
27 of 2021 Extension of the validity of Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers License (RPSL) and Audit of RPSL in view of COVID 19 outbreak. 26-Jul-2021 View (711.08 KB) PDF
19 of 2021 Extension of validity of Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC). 05-Jun-2021 View (742.09 KB) PDF
24 of 2021 Instructions to all Statutory bodies and surveyors conducting inspection on board merchant ships- Restricting Ship to shore interactions during second wave of COVID-19 pandemic. 14-May-2021 View (753.58 KB) PDF
15 of 2021 Standard Operating Procedures/ Protocols (SOP) for controlled crew change- resumption of e-pass facility. 28-Apr-2021 View (984.38 KB) PDF
8 of 2021 Standard Operating Procedures/Protocols (SOP) for Controlled crew change- dispensing of requirement of e-pass. 02-Mar-2021 View (1.68 MB) PDF
10 of 2021 Extension of Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) 23-Feb-2021 View (333.52 KB) PDF
5 of 2021 भारतीय पत्तनो मे विदेशी समुद्कर्मियों के साइन-ऑन हेतु मानक प्रचालन प्रक्रिया/ प्रोटोकॉल- संबंधी 25-Jan-2021 View (563.10 KB) PDF
5 of 2021 Standard Operating Procedures / Protocols (SOP) for sign-on of foreign seafarers in Indian ports. 25-Jan-2021 View (924.24 KB) PDF
39 of 2020 Standard Operating Procedure / Protocol (SOP) for Sign-On of foreign seafarers in Indian ports – reg. 21-Nov-2020 View (1.43 MB) PDF
15 of 2020 Extension of the vaildity of Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers License (RPSL) and Inspection of RPSL in view of Covid-19 outbreak - reg 06-Sep-2020 View (126.74 KB) PDF
15 of 2020 Extension of the vaildity of Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers License (RPSL) and Inspection of RPSL in view of Covid-19 outbreak - reg 06-Sep-2020 View (126.74 KB) PDF
12 of 2020 Standard Operating Procedures / Protocols (SOP) for vessels at port / anchorages with confirmed COVID - 19 positive seafarer on-board-reg 13-Aug-2020 View (2.23 MB) PDF
21 of 2020 Standard Operating Procedure / Protocol (SOP) for repatriation of foreign seafarers from Indian Ports-reg 20-Jul-2020 View (8.29 MB) PDF
19 of 2020 Extension of the validity of Recruitment & Placement of Seafarers License (RPSL) and audit of RPSL in view of Covid-19 outbreak 13-Jul-2020 View (984.50 KB) PDF
10 of 2020 Extension of validity of CDCs. 13-Apr-2020 View (435.18 KB) PDF
2 of 2019 Indian nationals holding restricted Indian Continuous Discharge Certificate(CDC) in the category of Higher National Diploma (HND) recognized by foreign Maritime Administration and GMDSS certificate holders-reg. 04-Aug-2019 View (2.27 MB) PDF
3 of 2019 Consideration of Matriculation Certificate issued by Armed Forces to ex- servicemen for issuance of CDC-reg. 08-Jun-2019 View (1.79 MB) PDF
1 of 2019 Relaxation of requirement of sub-rule (5) of Rule 4 of Merchant Shipping (Continuous Discharge Certificate) Rule, 2017, for seafarers who have worked on International Cruise Ships before coming into force of said rules. 03-Jun-2019 View (1.12 MB) PDF
6 of 2018 Indian CDC restricted to work as hospitality crew on cruise vessels-reg. 21-May-2018 View (516.01 KB) PDF
1 of 2018 Exemption of repair technicians from the purview of MLC,2006-reg. 16-Jan-2018 View (1.11 MB) PDF
6 of 2017 Exemption from opening of Articles of Agreement for Government owned ships. 12-Jul-2017 View (688.29 KB) PDF
4 of 2016 127th meeting of Board of Trustees of Seamen's Provident Fund Organisation held on 04.03.2016 08-Dec-2016 View (23.97 KB) PDF
1 of 2016 Submission of Articles of Agreement for Indian flag ships - reg. 19-Feb-2016 View (69.06 KB) PDF
3 of 2015 Certificate of Competency as Cook in the Merchant Navy - reg. 09-Apr-2015 View (45.72 KB) PDF
3 of 2015 वाणि‍ज्या पोत परिवहन में रसोइए के तौर पर सक्षमता प्रमाणपत्र – संबंधी. 09-Apr-2015 View (42.30 KB) PDF
22 of 2014 Authorisation to the Directors, Seamen's Employment Offices, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata to issue recruitment and Placement of Seafarers service licneces and related issues - further procedural streamlining - reg. 29-Dec-2014 View (85.87 KB) PDF
21 of 2014 Issuance of Replacement/Renewal Sticker/Duplicate CDCs - reg. 22-Dec-2014 View (76.62 KB) PDF
4 of 2014 Issuance of an Indian Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) to Indian citizens successfully completing the Higher National Diploma course - reg. 05-Dec-2014 View (129.58 KB) PDF
4 of 2014 उच्‍चतर राष्‍ट्रीय डिप्‍लोमा पाठयक्रम को सफलतापूर्वक पूरा करने वाले भारतीय नागरिकों को भारतीय सतत उन्‍मोचन प्रमाणपत्र (सीडीसी) जारी किया जाना-संबंधी। 05-Dec-2014 View (79.50 KB) DOC
18 of 2014 Issuance of Continuous Discharge Certificate-cum-Seafarer's Identity Document (CDC) in the modified format with security features - reg. 30-Oct-2014 View (128.71 KB) PDF
17 of 2014 Payment of Welfare Fund Contribution by Recruitment and Placement Service (RPS) Providers - reg. 29-Oct-2014 View (92.97 KB) PDF
16 of 2014 Payment of welfare fund contribution by Recruitment and Placement of seafarers (RPS) providers - reg. 29-Oct-2014 View (346.65 KB) PDF
15 of 2014 Issuance of Indian CDCs to hospitality crew working on cruise vessels and also to seafarers who are working on board trading vessels without an Indian CDC - reg. 29-Oct-2014 View (106.43 KB) PDF
13 of 2014 Issuance of Indian CDCs to hospitality crew working on cruise vessels and also to seafarers who are working on board trading vessels without an Indian CDC - reg. 26-Aug-2014 View (106.43 KB) PDF
7 of 2014 Certificate of Competency as Cook in the merchant navy - reg. 24-Jun-2014 View (45.72 KB) PDF
5 of 2014 Submission of applications for all individual category Continuous Discharge Certificates-reg. 06-Jun-2014 View (63.95 KB) PDF
6 of 2014 - Issuance of Indian CDCs to hospitality crew working on cruise vessels and also to seafarers who are working on board trading vessels without an Indian CDC - reg. 06-Jun-2014 View (49.59 KB) PDF
19 of 2014 Issuance of Indian CDCs to hospitality crew working on cruise vessels and also to seafarers who are working on board trading vessels without an Indian CDC - reg. 12-May-2014 View (106.43 KB) PDF
23 of 2013 Implementation of revised format of Articles of Agreement for Indian Ships-reg 19-Nov-2013 View (268.84 KB) PDF
22 of 2013 Dispensing with the requirement of Continuous Discharge Certificate for inland vessel crew serving on Indian Coastal Ships operating in engaged in harbour operation - reg. 14-Nov-2013 View (32.24 KB) PDF
20 of 2013 Applications for individual and institutional category Continuous Discharge Certificates-reg. 30-Oct-2013 View (2.23 MB) DOC
9 of 2013 additional categories of India seafears 04-Oct-2013 View (1.34 MB) PDF
12 of 2013 issuance of replacement 05-Aug-2013 View (256.81 KB) PDF
17 of 2013 Non-availability of sufficient opportunities for the mandatory on-board sea training for the candidates passing out from the various approved Maritime Training Institutes, and Indian Maritime University, conducting approved pre-sea courses-obtaining Recruitment and Placement Service licenses by such institutions-reg. 30-Jul-2013 View (41.00 KB) DOC
4 of 2013 Revision of the format of the Article of Agreement to comply with the requirements of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 - reg 03-May-2013 View (200.45 KB) PDF
24 of 2013 Streamlining of procedures for the appl. of CDCcumSID for aspiring seafafers completing DGS appr presea trg courses both long/short term courses reg. 12-Apr-2013 View (249.97 KB) PDF
7 of 2013 Certificate of Competency as Cook in the Merchant Navy reg. 22-Mar-2013 View (116.61 KB) PDF
8 of 2013 Issuance of Indian CDC to hospitality crew working on cruise vessels and also to seafarers who are working on board trading vessels without an Indian CDC - reg. 22-Mar-2013 View (319.37 KB) PDF
14 of 2013 issuance of such a CDC on experience basis was extended 06-Mar-2013 View (230.77 KB) PDF
11 of 2013 CoCs issued to the cook 05-Mar-2013 View (228.19 KB) PDF
3 of 2013 Authorisation to the Director, Seamens' Employment Offices, Mumbai, Chennai, & Kolkata to issue Recruitment and Placement Service licenses and for related issues. 31-Jan-2013 View (41.50 KB) DOC
2 of 2013 competent seafarers in line with the said Convention Standards 31-Jan-2013 View (255.67 KB) PDF
10 of 2013 Maritime Administration of forigen nations 05-Jan-2013 View (400.68 KB) PDF
7 of 2012 Certificate of Competency as Cook in Merchant Navy. 17-Dec-2012 View (118.48 KB) PDF
6 of 2012 Issuance of replacement, renewal & duplicate CDCs -reg 12-Apr-2012 View (38.50 KB) DOC
6 of 2011 In pursuance of the Manila Amendments to STCW 78, changes in education, training and assessment process are envisaged. 31-May-2011 View (76.42 KB) PDF
5 of 2011 Granting dispensation to Indian nationals to work on Indian flag cruise ships as hotel and entertainment staff without Indian CDC. reg. 16-May-2011 View (76.44 KB) PDF
4 of 2010 Guidelines on renewal of RPS license. 11-Oct-2010 View (68.94 KB) PDF
1 of 2010 Issue of CDC to Bachelor of Fisheries Science (Nautical Science) conducted by CIFNET. 31-Mar-2010 View (83.92 KB) PDF
3 of 2009 Issuance of Continuous Discharge Certificate-cum-Seafarer's Identity Document (CDC) in the modified format with security features. 24-Jun-2009 View (72.83 KB) PDF
2 of 2008 Centralization of issuance of CDCs at the office of Shipping Master, Mumbai 07-Mar-2008 View (85.99 KB) PDF
1 of 2008 Temporary suspension of issuance of CDC under category of "Purser/Ship's clerk" --reg. 19-Feb-2008 View (73.01 KB) PDF
1 of 2006 समुद्रगामी सेवा पूरी करने के लिए नौ सेना अधिकारियों को प्रतिबंधित सीडीसी जारी किये जाना। 01-Sep-2006 View (31.00 KB) DOC
6 of 2006 भारतीय समुद्र कर्मियों के बीच वाणिज्य0 पोत परिवहन के (समुद्र कर्मी की भर्ती तथा नियोजन) नियमावली 2005 के कार्यान्व‍यन के लिए पाठ्यक्रम मॉडूल संबंधित जागरुकता का प्रसार करना । 07-Jul-2006 View (46.00 KB) DOC
5 of 2006 Extension of time limit for CDC under Rules 4(10) of M.S.(CDC) Rules, 2001 03-Jul-2006 View (29.50 KB) DOC
6 of 2006 Course module for implementation of Merchant Shipping (Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers) Rules, 2005 Spreading awareness among Indian seafarers thereof. 07-Jun-2006 View (40.50 KB) DOC
3 of 2006 Extension of time limit for CDC under Rule 4(10) of M.S. (CDC) Rules, 2001 02-Jun-2006 View (30.50 KB) DOC
1 of 2006 Issue of restricted CDCs to naval officers for completing sea going service 09-Jan-2006 View (69.81 KB) PDF
6 of 2005 Revised procedure for application of CDCs for the long term training courses of one year duration and more. 20-Apr-2005 View (34.00 KB) DOC
7 of 2004 Revision of the existing fees specified for issue of Identity Cards 22-Nov-2004 View (61.96 KB) PDF
2 of 2004 भूत पूर्वे तटरक्षक रेंटिंगो को सीडीसी जारी किया जाना । 22-Nov-2004 View (29.50 KB) DOC
1 of 2004 Restricted CDC to naval officers for temporary attachment to merchant navy ships 27-Apr-2004 View (66.02 KB) PDF
1 of 2004 वाणिज्य पोतो से अस्थािई रुप से जुड़ने के लिए नौसेना अधिकारियों को नौसेना सीडीसी। 25-Apr-2004 View (28.50 KB) DOC
8 of 2003 Extension of period of renewal of CDC prior to date of expiry 25-Aug-2003 View (69.32 KB) PDF
8 of 2003 Extension of period of renewal of CDC prior to date of expiry 25-Aug-2003 View (69.32 KB) PDF
8 of 2003 समापन की तारीख से पहले सीडीसी को नवीकृत करने की अवधी का विस्ताीर। 25-Aug-2003 View (30.00 KB) DOC
3 of 2003 Revised eligibility criteria for CDC under Rule 4(10) of MS (CDC) Rules, 2001 28-Mar-2003 View (69.39 KB) PDF
2 of 2003 Certificate of Competency to Chief Cook 28-Feb-2003 View (31.00 KB) DOC
2 of 2003 मुख्य रसोइयां के लिए सक्षमता प्रमाणपत्र । 28-Feb-2003 View (32.00 KB) DOC
3 of 2003 वाणिज्यक पोत परिवहन (सीडीसी) नियमावली 2001 के नियम 4(10) के अंतर्गत सीडीसी क लिए परिशोधित पात्रता मानदंड । 28-Feb-2003 View (30.00 KB) DOC
7 of 2002 Amendment to the DG Shipping Order No. 7 of 2002 24-Dec-2002 View (30.50 KB) DOC
7 of 2002 वर्ष 2002 के नौवहन महानिदेशालय के आदेश संख्याो: 7 ए में संशोधन.। 24-Dec-2002 View (29.00 KB) DOC
7 of 2002 Revised form for Articles of Agreement and procedure for signing on, off etc 03-Dec-2002 View (116.66 KB) PDF
6 of 2002 Exemption from opening of Articles of Agreement for Government owned ships 03-Oct-2002 View (73.22 KB) PDF
4 of 2002 Revised age limit & Pre-Sea training for Petty Officers for issue of CDC 19-Aug-2002 View (98.85 KB) PDF
4 of 2002 सीडीसी जारी किये जाने के लिए पॅटी अधिकारी परिशोधित आयुसीमा और समुद्र पूर्व प्रशिक्षण । 19-Aug-2002 View (34.50 KB) DOC
3 of 2002 CDCs in the category of UH -discontinuance of issue etc. 31-Jul-2002 View (74.23 KB) PDF
3 of 2002 वर्ष 2002 नौवहन महानिदेशालय का आदेश संख्या 3 31-Jul-2002 View (35.50 KB) DOC
7 of 2002 संविदा करारो के लिए परिशोधित प्रपत्र तथा पोत पर चढ़ने उतरने की प्रक्रिया। 12-Mar-2002 View (64.00 KB) DOC
6 of 2002 सरकारी स्वानमित्वव वाले पोतो के लिए संविदा करार करने से छुट। 10-Mar-2002 View (33.00 KB) DOC
10 of 2001 Issuance of CDC to the Deck Cadets 16-Oct-2001 View (75.03 KB) PDF
10 of 2001 वर्ष 2001 का नौवहन महानिदेशालय का आदेश संख्यार: 10. 16-Oct-2001 View (34.00 KB) DOC
9 of 2001 Issuance of CDC in the category of Utility Hand on Compassionate Cases (Superseded vide D.G.S.Order 3 of 2002) 23-Aug-2001 View (68.11 KB) PDF
9 of 2001 Issuance of CDC in the category of Utility Hand on Compassionate Cases (Superseded vide D.G.S.Order 3 of 2002) 23-Aug-2001 View (68.11 KB) PDF
9 of 2001 वर्ष 2002 के नौवहन महानिदेशालय का आदेश संख्याo: 3 का अधिक्रमण :- 23-Aug-2001 View (32.50 KB) DOC
8 of 2001 Certificate of Competency as Cook in Merchant Navy 13-Aug-2001 View (68.67 KB) PDF
8 of 2001 वाणिज्य पोत परिवहन में रसोइयों के रुप मे सक्षमता प्रमाणपत्र । 13-Aug-2001 View (31.00 KB) DOC
6 of 2001 MS (CDC)Rule -seamen sailing on board Offshore Supply Vessels or home trade ships or passenger ships 06-Jun-2001 View (74.30 KB) PDF
6 of 2001 वर्ष 2001 का नौवहन महानिदेशालय का आदेश संख्याक: 6. 06-Jun-2001 View (35.50 KB) DOC
5 of 2001 Cut off date for acceptance of applications for issuance of CDC under Rule 04-Jun-2001 View (75.54 KB) PDF
5 of 2001 वाणिज्यव पोत परिवहन (सीडीसी नियम के नियम 4(9) के अंतर्गज सीडीसी जारी किये जाने के लिए आवेदन को स्वी कार किये जाने हेतू कट ‍ऑफ तारीख ,इत्या दि । 06-Apr-2001 View (40.00 KB) DOC
1 of 2001 Registration and Employment of Seafarers in India 27-Mar-2001 View (86.02 KB) PDF
1 of 2001 भारत में समुद्री कर्मियों का पंजीकरण तथा रोजगार वाणिज्यि पोत परिवहन अधिनियम 1958 की धारा 456 के अंतर्गत परिशोधित मार्गदर्शी सिंध्दांयत । 27-Mar-2001 View (48.00 KB) DOC