All Flag CDC Services
1. Indian CDC
•Issued by: Directorate General of Shipping, India.
•Eligibility: Indian nationals with approved pre-sea training and medicals.
•Usage: Required for Indian-flagged vessels and many foreign vessels.
2. Panama CDC
•Issued by: Panama Maritime Authority.
•Popular for: Ease of issue and wide acceptance.
•Eligibility: Basic STCW courses, medical certificate. Often used for quick onboarding.
•Validity: 5 years.
3. Liberia CDC
• Issued by: Liberian Maritime Authority.
•Known for: Working on vessels registered under Liberian flag (second-largest ship registry).
•Eligibility: STCW courses and sea service proof.
•Validity: 5 years.
4. Liberia CDC
• Issued by: Liberian Maritime Authority.
•Known for: Working on vessels registered under Liberian flag (second-largest ship registry).
•Eligibility: STCW courses and sea service proof.
•Validity: 5 years.
5. Bahamas CDC
• Issued by: Bahamas Maritime Authority.
•Preferred for: Officers and crew on cruise liners and commercial ships.
•Eligibility: STCW certification and sea-time documents.
6. Malta CDC
•Issued by: Malta Flag Authority.
•Known for: High compliance with EU standards.
•Eligibility: Recognized STCW courses and passport copy.