Seafarer Identity Document (Sid) : Application Process Sops
Seafarer Identity Document (Sid) : Application Process Sops
Table of Contents
General Instructions 2
Collection Centers 3
Steps for Online SID Application 4
Appellate Mechanism 5
How to Check the Status of Your SID Application 6
Video of SID application process 6
FAQS 7
RCM India POC for assistance 9
General Instructions
1. All crew members currently in India, please apply for your SID immediately.
Your Internet browser must support 128-bit encryption and must have java script
enabled (Google Chrome v22 or Mozilla Firefox v40 or higher).
4. You are required to ensure that your data related to Continuous Discharge
Certificate and INDoS Number in the database of the Directorate General of
Shipping (DGS) is correct, updated, and linked. If the details are not visible in
CDC checker:
d. If your CDC details are visible in the checker but the INDoS number is
not reflected or incorrectly reflected in the CDC details, your CDC and
INDoS data may require integration. In this case, please fill out the Excel
sheet given and forward it by email to the respective Shipping Master.
The Shipping Master office, after verification, will forward it to eGovernance
cell for integration. The correct data would be automatically reflected once
the integration is carried out. Time required for this takes 7 days.
5. Other than the above, if you wish to make any correction to your INDoS
database or CDC data, please approach the office of INDoS cell or Shipping
Master to get the desired correction done.
Collection Centers
Mumbai : Government Shipping Office, Nov Bhavan, 10, RK Marg Ballard
Estate, Mumbai - 400001
3. In the login page, enter your INDoS number, your Password, and the ‘CAPTCHA’
provided.
11. Select the collection center along with the date and time from the slots available.
12. Your application is transmitted to the verification officer, who checks the application.
13. Within 10 days of submission, you will receive an email notification on the verification
result of the application.
14. Please note that the fee is non-refundable. Your appointment is only confirmed after
payment of the fee.
15. You can reschedule your confirmed appointment (after payment of fee), but only for a
maximum of two more occasions (excluding the first appointment), for a total of 3
appointment schedules. After the second appointment reschedule, you will have to pay
the fee again.
16. Please be at the collection center at the appointed date and time.
17. Make sure to bring a printout of the Print report/Acknowledgment report, original
passport, original CDC, and the copy receipt of payment for verification. Data capturing
personnel, after examining your documents, will return these and capture your biometric
data i.e. photograph.
19. Your SID will be dispatched by Speed Post AD within 2 working days.
Appellate Mechanism
The appellate mechanism in case the candidate is denied an SID
(this is offline). First appellate authority would be the Principal
Officer. The candidate may approach the Principal Officer having
jurisdiction over the Shipping Master. After giving the candidate
the opportunity to be heard, the Principal Officer may pass an order
within 15 days of the appeal.
In case the Candidate is not satisfied with the order of the Principal
Officer, they may file a second appeal with the DGS, who after
hearing the candidate, may pass an order within 30 days of such
appeal.
How to Check the Status of Your SID Application
NOTE: If none of the collection centers are within your state, you may choose
the one closest to your state. Please be advised you will be required to visit
the collection center in person on the date you have chosen for your
appointment for collection of your biometric records, so please choose your
collection centers accordingly.
10. Can RCM India make the SID online application for me?
A: You must apply for SID yourself, as the payment method is online through an
e-payment portal. RCM India cannot manage this for you.
NOTE: Amit cannot do the online SID application for you. Please refer to the detailed
SOPs in this document for all application details. THANK YOU!