GMDSS endorsement certificate allows the holder to work on foreign-flagged ships. Now known as GMDSS CoC as Radio Operator.
The GMDSS CoC is issued by the Mercantile Marine Departments (MMD), D.G Shipping.
Candidates can apply for GMDSS CoC in online mode strictly and there is no provision for applying offline.
The GMDSS CoC/ Endorsement is delivered to candidates only via post and hence, no candidates need to approach MMD directly for the same.
Listed below are the GMDSS CoC Endorsement issuing MMD in India:
A minimum of 365 days of sailing experience in the last 5 years from the date of applying and same should be mentioned in the RPSL issued by the crewing company.
RPSL Company, Vessel details, and contract details should be updated in the master checker.
Self attested scanned copy of Annex 4 and 5 of valid medical certificate issued by a DG Approved Doctor.
Make sure it is updated in the master checker.
Proper scanned copy of the current valid/ expired GMDSS CoC certificate.
Proper scanned copy of GMDSS GOC Booklet and renewal needs to be attached.
Minimum 6 months of validity is required.
Maximum GMDSS CoC validity is 5 years or less in case your GMDSS GOC is expiring within 5 years.
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You need to attend the Provisional GMDSS Course, after that, you can apply for the renewal of your GMDSS CoC.
Your GMDSS GOC Booklet or renewal's validity must be expiring in 2 years, hence, the validity of your GMDSS CoC is 2 years. It is issued either for 5 years or less only if the GMDSS Goc's validity is less than 5 years.
This can happen due to a server error, please avoid paying again. It will take 2-3 working days for the payment to get updated in your application. Please avoid repayment.
Get an experience letter issued by the Non-RPSL company mentioning your joining date and your work profile i.e. Marine Pilot. Make sure it has the email ID of the issuing authority, as MMD will verify the authenticity of the letter with them.
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