You need to submit only the photocopy of valid medical certificate for the purpose of revalidation. No need to get another new medical certificate for the purpose of making an application to the MMD.

Yes. Any UK GMDSS certificate obtained prior to 31st Dec 2002, with valid endorsement from UK MCA, will be accepted for the purpose of revalidation of Indian COC. However, if your UK GMDSS is due to expire shortly then you need to renew your UK GMDSS first prior to making an application for revalidation of Indian COC.

All CoC and CoP processes are done online, and CoC / CoP are issued via post, candidate need not visit MMD personally.

Please visit DG Shipping website and click E-governance to avail the CoC and CoP online services.

Link for online services: eSamudra Portal

The CoC of a seafarer can be revalidated using DG Shipping online services. Apply online using the registered ID and password. Online application to be filled in along with online fees (e-payment).

No, the endorsement of CoC revalidation sticker is issued by MMD and dispatched to the candidate’s registered postal address by speed post. The CoC revalidation sticker may be affixed in CoC additional pages.

No. On endorsement of CoC revalidation sticker by MMD, the CoC sticker is dispatched to the candidate’s registered postal address by speed post. The CoP is also dispatched by speed post.

The CoC sticker is dispatched to the candidate’s registered postal address by speed post within two working days.

The CoC of a seafarer can be revalidated using DG Shipping online services. Apply online using the registered ID and password. Online application to be filled in along with online fees (e-payment).

The requirements for establishing ‘Continued Professional Competence’ under the M.S. (STCW) Rules, 2014 are as follows:

• A) Record of sea service in the relevant capacity for a period of at least one year in the preceding five years; OR
• B) Original experience certificate from the employer for equivalent services performed ashore (e.g. officers working in marine related jobs, such as: maritime surveyors, faculty, superintendents, cargo superintendents, port officers, port engineers, officers serving on offshore rigs and platforms, FPSO, FSO, Chartering, Brokering or Commercial operations, vetting inspectors, ISM auditors, Port State and Flag State inspectors, Shipboard Training Officers, pilots, etc.) for a period of at least two years in the preceding five years. OR
• C) Record of approved seagoing service, performing functions appropriate to the certificate held, for a period of at least 3 months in total during the preceding 6 months immediately prior to expiry of the certificate. OR
• D) Successfully completing an approved training course or courses, such as: competency course for the grade of CoC concerned or one grade higher. OR
• E) Record of seagoing service, performing functions appropriate to the certificate held, for not less than three months in a supernumerary capacity, or in a lower officer rank than that for which the certificate held is valid, immediately prior to taking up the rank for which it is valid.

Additionally, the following requirements must be met for revalidation and up-gradation of COC issued under STCW 95 to ensure compliance with the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention, 1978:

• 1. Copy of valid Medical Fitness Certificate
• 2. Refresher and Updating training course for Masters and Deck officers (5 days for operational level / 11 days for Management level)
• 3. Indian COC as GMDSS Radio Operator or UK GMDSS issued up to 31st Dec 2002 with valid endorsement
• 4. Refresher training course in PST & PSCRB, only if the original course certificates are more than 5 years old
• 5. Refresher training course in FPFF and AFF, only if the original course certificates are more than 5 years old
• 6. SSO course Certificate of Proficiency for Management level COCs OR STSDSD / SSO for operational level COCs
• 7. DGS approved ECDIS course

Prior to 1st Jan 2015, all certificates were issued or revalidated up to 31st Dec 2016 only. After the M.S. (STCW) Rules 2014 notification, from 1st Jan 2015, certificates are issued with full five-year validity.

You can extend your COC validity to five years from the date of completion of Refresher and Updating (RUT) training course by MMD without any additional courses. However, you must obtain the ‘COC as GMDSS Radio Operator’ if not done earlier.

For example, if RUT was completed on 15th November 2014, your COC will be valid till 14th November 2019. Submit the online application for 'Revalidation of COC' as mentioned in FAQ 4.

Normally, COCs are revalidated for five years from the RUT course completion date. However, if you apply within six months of expiry, it will be revalidated from the expiry date itself.

So in your case, the COC will be revalidated for five years from the expiry date mentioned in the COC.

Ensure your GMDSS GOC from Ministry of Communications is valid. If not, apply for renewal via WPC wing—it takes ~30 days.

Then, apply online via DG Shipping portal with your registered ID and password. Fill the form, pay the fees, and submit.

• Valid GMDSS GOC from WPC wing (provisional accepted for new officers)
• Copy of valid medical fitness certificate
• 1 year of sea service in past 5 years doing radio duties OR equivalent shore service
• OR complete GMDSS course again if lacking service in past 5 years
• Apply online via DG Shipping with registered login and pay online

The ‘COC as GMDSS Radio Operator’ is dispatched via speed post within two working days to your registered address.

Yes. If you’ve completed all other requirements (RUT, RTC, refresher, ECDIS, SSO/STSDSD), apply online for both simultaneously.

You’ll receive both the revalidated COC and Indian GMDSS COC together within two working days.

Yes. To revalidate or upgrade your COC beyond 31st Dec 2016, you must obtain the new ‘COC as GMDSS Radio Operator.’ Your old STCW GMDSS endorsement will be cancelled once the new COC is issued.

No. You must renew your GMDSS endorsement from UK MCA. You do not need to get a COC as GMDSS Radio Operator from India.

After the 2010 Manila Amendments, GMDSS qualification status changed from ‘Certificate of Proficiency’ to ‘Certificate of Competency.’ Hence, from 1st Jan 2017, all deck officers must hold the new ‘COC as GMDSS Radio Operator.’

The Dangerous Cargo Endorsement (DCE) Level 2 is now called ‘Certificate of Proficiency in Advanced Training for Tanker Operations.’ Renewal/issuance can be done online using DG Shipping services by submitting application with login and e-payment.

The DCE Level 1 is now known as ‘Certificate of Proficiency in Basic Training for Oil/Chemical/Gas Tanker Cargo Operations.’ Apply online using your registered DG Shipping ID and password with e-payment.

The COP is dispatched to the candidate’s registered postal address by speed post within two working days.

Yes. You can apply for or renew multiple DCEs (COPs) online. Each COP requires separate or combined fee payment.

No. Medical certificate is not required for obtaining the Certificate of Proficiency in Tanker Cargo operations.

No. You must obtain the COP from the country that issued your COC. If you hold an Indian COE, MMD may issue COP for Indian tankers (management level only).

No. Refresher courses are required only if done five years ago. Your next refresher would be due in 2024.

No. Only sea service through RPSL-approved agencies is recognized by the MMD and DG Shipping.

Yes. You must have at least 3 months of tanker experience in the last 60 months and complete relevant advanced courses including advanced tanker safety and advanced fire fighting.

No. LCHS course is only required for Oil Tanker Level 2 DCE and only for Masters and deck officers. It is not needed for Chemical or Gas Tankers.

The operational level LCHS is no longer approved. For Oil Tanker Advanced COP (Level 2 DCE), deck officers must complete the 5-day Full Mission LCHS (Management level) course. It’s not mandatory for Basic Training COP.

Yes. If you have been regularly sailing on Oil Tankers with Level 2 DCE, there is no need for LCHS course for revalidation of DCE.

You must undertake the Advanced Tanker Safety (TASCO) and LCHS course again for revalidation of Level 2 DCE in Oil Tankers.

You must redo the CHEMCO or GASCO course (as applicable) to revalidate your Level 2 DCE in Chemical or Liquefied Gas Tankers.

No. For Level 2 Chemical Tanker DCE, you must have experience carrying chemicals under the IBC code for 3 months or 1 month supernumerary with documented load/discharge operations.

You can revalidate it by redoing either the Basic Tanker Familiarization Course or the Advanced Tanker Safety Course.

No. RUT course is not required if your Second Mate FG course was under STCW 2010 (post-March 2011).

You need to attend only the first 5 days of RUT course, which is applicable to operational level officers.

No. You can apply without a valid CDC or Passport. But ensure these documents are valid before joining any ship.

No collection is required. CoP is dispatched to your registered postal address by speed post.

No. MMD does not issue certificates out of turn. All certificates are processed within two working days, respecting equal treatment to all applicants.

Yes. According to the directives of DG Shipping, all seafarers must register with the e-Governance cell and regularly update their profiles. Registration is simple via www.dgshipping.gov.in under ‘Seafarers registration’ in the ‘E-Governance’ section. Use Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox for best results.

Totally false. MMD deals directly with seafarers. If you meet all requirements, you’ll receive the certificate within two working days. Contact MMD officials or the Principal Officer if any issues arise.

Totally false. MMD deals directly with seafarers. If you meet all requirements, you’ll receive the certificate within two working days. Contact MMD officials or the Principal Officer if any issues arise.

No. Since the Second Mate FG course under STCW 2010 began in Jan 2011, RUT is not required if your course was post-Jan 2011. However, you must complete other required courses like ECDIS.

Yes. RUT is done only once by those under STCW 95 to upgrade to STCW 2010. It is not required again, nor for those who completed all competency courses under STCW 2010.

No. You do not need to repeat STCW courses. All such certificates remain valid regardless of whether STCW 78 or 95 is mentioned.

Offline CoCs: Ensure profile is updated, send photocopies of CDC, Passport, CoC, profile, and original CoC to Chief Examiner. Online CoCs: Update profile first, then submit application with updated documents and original CoC.

Correction will be done within 10 days of receiving the application.

1. File FIR. 2. Publish notice in one national and one local paper. 3. Wait one month. 4. Apply using Form 30 with ₹3000 fee on Bharatkosh. 5. CoC will be issued within six months per MS STCW 2014 Rule 76.

1. Update seafarer profile. 2. Log in and select ‘Application for CoC’. 3. Fill form and generate application number. 4. Pay fee. 5. Upload documents. 6. Track application under 'View Status'.

Contact the Principal Officer, MMD where the exam was taken for the concerned subject.

1. Log in to seafarer's profile and click "CoC & CoC Revalidation".
2. Click the required link on the left side.
3. Select the Grade and click "Continue" to populate personal and CoC details.
   Note: If CoC details are not found, contact the issuing authority at ravi.sikwarwar@gov.in.
4. Fill in the required data and generate application number.
5. Pay the fees online.
6. Upload the documents.
7. Track application status via 'Pay CoC & CoP Fees, Upload Documents and View Status' link.

1. Log in to seafarer's profile and click "CoC & CoC Revalidation".
2. Click the relevant link on the left side.
3. Fill the required data and generate application number.
4. Pay the fees online.
5. Upload the documents.
6. Track application status via 'Pay CoC & CoP Fees, Upload Documents and View Status' link.

Use the “Request for Personal Details Correction in Seafarer Profile” link in the e-Governance portal to submit a correction request.

If the fees have been debited but are not reflecting, wait three working days. If it still hasn’t updated, contact the DGS e-Governance branch by email.

No, as per NT/EAC Circular 16 of 2024, the candidate is not required to redo the course.

The candidate should contact the issuing MMD and submit the application with necessary documents for verification. Post-verification, the MMD will guide on further steps.

• Name:
• Discipline: Nautical or Engineering
• INDOS No:
• COP applied for: Able / WK / DCE

1. Email the respective Facilitation Centre or MMD where the certificate was issued.
2. If issued by Facilitation Centre, they’ll forward the mail to Nautical/Engineering Branch.
3. If found in order, the branch forwards it to MMD for verification.
4. MMD verifies and confirms back to the branch.
5. The branch sends it to MTT for uploading the certificate.
6. If issued by MMD directly, only steps 4 and 5 are required.