CDC (Continuous Discharge Certificate)
Official seafarer identity document
Issued By
Government Shipping Master via the DG Shipping portal
Purpose
Records the seafarer's service history and is mandatory for
employment on ships
INDOS Number
Indian National Database on Seafarers
Generated Via
DG Shipping website through the Seafarer Profile registration
Purpose
Unique identification number for all Indian seafarers registered
with DG Shipping
RPSL Letter
Recruitment and Placement Service License
Issued By
Your Employer (the shipping company)
Requirement
The company must be registered with DG Shipping and hold a valid
RPSL number
Important Note
Offshore rig workers or oil platform workers do NOT fall under this category. The
Merchant Navy (Seafarer) category is exclusively for children of seafarers employed on registered
ships.