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DG Shipping Implements New Seafarer Identity Document Rules and Fees
India’s maritime administration in Mumbai has issued DGS Circular No. 73 of 2026 to implement the Merchant Shipping (Seafarers’ Identity Document) Rules, 2026. The circular sets a fee for issue, renewal and duplicates, makes SIDs valid for five years and waives duplicate fees after losses at sea.


