New CDC
First IssueGuidance and filing for your first Continuous Discharge Certificate, including eligibility and document readiness.
- Eligibility check
- Form accuracy
- First-time applicant support
DG Shipping — India
CDC Assistance for Indian Seafarers
New Continuous Discharge Certificate, renewal, revalidation and endorsement support — documents checked, applications filed correctly, and files followed up until DG Shipping clears them.
New / Renew
CDC Applications
DGS
DG Shipping Processing
e-Seafarer
Digital CDC Support
What We Handle
Every CDC Requirement, One Desk
From your very first CDC to renewals years later, we keep your sea service record current.
Renewal
Time-BasedRenewal processing for CDCs that have lapsed or are approaching expiry, with sea service verification.
- Expiry tracking
- Renewal filing
- Status follow-up
Revalidation
UpdateRevalidation of your CDC and related sea service entries so your record stays authoritative.
- Sea service audit
- Application prep
- STCW linkage check
Endorsement
VesselsGuidance on CDC endorsements required for different vessel types, tonnage and flag requirements.
- Endorsement eligibility
- Document support
- Vessel-specific advice
Lost / Damaged
ReplacementReplacement applications for lost, damaged or defaced CDC booklets, including police complaint support where needed.
- Replacement filing
- Affidavit guidance
- Fast-track coordination
Digital CDC
e-SeafarerHelp with the DG Shipping digital/e-Seafarer CDC — online registration, payment and correct first-time submission.
- Online form support
- Payment guidance
- Biometric / photo specs
Documentation
The CDC Document Pack
Most CDC rejections are document problems. We verify every item before your application reaches DG Shipping.
- Valid passport (with sufficient validity)
- Educational certificates
- Maritime / pre-sea course proof
- Passport-size photographs
- DG Shipping prescribed forms
- Sea service record (for renewal)
- STCW certificates
- Medical fitness certificate
New
First CDC
Renew
Time-Based
Reval
Revalidation
Digital
e-Seafarer
How It Works
Applied Correctly. Cleared Faster.
A careful, documented process that minimises queries and rework.
01
Document Check
Your full document set is verified against DG Shipping requirements before anything is filed.
02
Application Filing
We prepare and file your CDC application (online or physical) with accurate, complete information.
03
Fee Payment
Government and service fees are coordinated centrally — paid securely via our QR payment page.
04
Follow-Up & Delivery
We track your file, respond to queries and coordinate collection or dispatch of your CDC.
CDC Government Fees / Service
Pay securely via QR
Government fee amounts are set by DG Shipping. We confirm your exact payable amount after document review, then complete the payment through our secure QR-based page.
Quick Answers
CDC FAQ
Common questions about the Continuous Discharge Certificate.
View All ServicesTypically a valid passport, educational certificates, proof of maritime training or pre-sea course, passport-size photographs and the DG Shipping prescribed forms. We review your full document set before filing.
Yes. We handle renewal, revalidation and lost/stolen replacement applications, and we track your sea service and STCW certificates required for endorsement.
Processing times vary by DG Shipping workload and whether an endorsement is required. We give a realistic timeline after document review and follow up on your file until it is cleared.
Yes. DG Shipping issues the e-Seafarer digital CDC, and we help you complete the online registration, payment and submission steps correctly the first time.
Start Your Application
Get Your CDC Sorted
Tell us what you need — new CDC, renewal or endorsement — and we'll confirm your document pack and timeline.
- A free document-readiness check for all applicants.
- We reply within one business day, usually over WhatsApp.
- Keep your passport, certificates and photographs ready.
- Ready for fees? Use our secure payment page.