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MARGAO
The Goan Seamen Association of India (GSAI) has requested the Director General of Shipping to keep Indian CDC as an option for issuing e-pass for the seafarers, especially those working on cruise ships that would be repatriated to India due to the Covid-19 lockdown.
In a representation made to the Commissioner, NRI Affairs Narendra Sawaikar, Director Anthony D’Souza and the DG, Shipping, the GSAI president Frank Viegas has appealed to make Indian CDC an option or come out with relaxation for the seafarers while applying for e-pass to return home from abroad.
Frank pointed out that most of the Indian seafarers, especially those working on the cruise liners, do not have the Indian CDC, fearing that any strict implementation of the condition may obstruct their return home.
Referring to circular issued by the Director General of Shipping for issuing of e-pass, the GSAI president said that one of the requirements insisted by the DG Shipping for e-governance profile is the Indian CDC number of the seafarers.
