DG Shipping's Fraud Crackdown: All Mariners Must Verify Foreign Certificates by 2026
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Mandatory Verification:
Foreign Certificate Crackdown
Addendum I to Circular 31 (2025): DG Shipping mandates the absolute verification of all foreign CoCs, CoPs, and modular courses before 2026. Non-verified credentials now lead to immediate CDC suspension.
Verification Scope
Applies to all foreign-issued CoCs and STCW modular courses from nations without bilateral Indian agreements.
RPSL Responsibility
Your recruitment agency must submit a notarized affidavit confirming your document authenticity to DG Shipping.
Fraud Consequences
A minimum 2-year sailing ban and permanent blocking of INDoS numbers for any fraudulent submissions.
Career Stability
Verification strengthens India’s STCW compliance, ensuring Indian mariners remain the #1 choice for global owners.
Professional Mobility Hub
Need to travel for notarization, certificate submission, or visiting DG Shipping offices in Mumbai, Chennai, or Kolkata? Use our logistics portal for official travel.
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