INDoS Registration: Complete Guide for Indian Seafarers 2026

The Indian National Database of Seafarers (INDoS) number is your permanent maritime identity number in India — like a PAN card but for seafarers. Every Indian seafarer must have one before applying for CDC or any DG Shipping qualification.

What Is INDoS?

INDoS is a centralized database maintained by DG Shipping containing records of all Indian seafarers — their qualifications, sea service, certificates, and training history.

Your INDoS number is:

Required for CDC application
Required for all DG Shipping examination applications
Used by companies to verify your documents
Required for MMD and shipping master services

Who Needs to Register?

Every Indian national who wants to work as a seafarer must register. This includes:

Pre-sea trainees (register before or at beginning of training)
Cadets applying for first CDC
Ratings beginning career
Existing seafarers who don’t yet have INDoS (older mariners)

First-Time INDoS Registration

Step 1: Create Account

Visit dgshipping.gov.in → Seafarer Login → New Registration

Step 2: Fill Personal Details

Full name (exactly as in passport)
Date of birth
Father’s name
Permanent address
Contact details (mobile + email — must be active)

Step 3: Upload Documents

Passport (bio-data page)
Birth certificate or 10th marksheet for DOB proof
Passport-size photo (white background)

Step 4: Pre-Training Institute Verification

If you’re a current trainee, your institute will co-verify your registration. Submit your application number to your institute’s admin.

Step 5: Activation

INDoS number is generated automatically after verification — typically within 24-48 hours. You’ll receive it via registered email.

Updating Your INDoS Profile

After every voyage/contract, your sea service should reflect in INDoS. This happens in two ways:

Company-side update: Your employer updates your service records (most companies do this routinely).

Self-update: If records are missing, log in to your INDoS profile → Service History → Add Voyage → Submit discharge certificate details.

Important: Always verify your sea service records in INDoS before applying for upgrades (DG Shipping exams). Discrepancies cause delays.

Common INDoS Problems

Name mismatch: INDoS name must match CDC and passport exactly. Contact the MMD with documentary evidence for correction.

Forgotten INDoS number: Log in with registered email/mobile at dgshipping.gov.in. Number is on your profile dashboard.

Duplicate INDoS: Sometimes created by institutes registering you before you self-register. Contact DG Shipping helpline to merge records.

Incorrect sea service: Submit certified copies of discharge certificates to your MMD for manual update.

INDoS Helpline

DG Shipping helpdesk: 022-22614646 (Mumbai) Email: seadoc@dgshipping.gov.in

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