FOR CREW MEMBERS FROM INDIA ONLY: Which collection center should I choose while applying for a SID?
You should select the collection center based on your location. Here is the list of the collection centers:

• Mumbai: Government Shipping Office, Nov Bhavan, 10, RK Marg Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400001
• Chennai: Government Shipping Office/Seaman’s Employment office, Anchorgate Building 3rd Floor, Rajaji Salai, Chennai – 600001
• Kolkata: Government Shipping Office Marine House, Hastings, Kolkata - 700022
• Noida: Mercantile Marine Department, IWAI Bhawan, 3rd Floor, A-13, Sector-01, Noida – 201301
• Goa: Mercantile Marine Department, Headland Sada, Goa – 403804
• Kochi: Mercantile Marine Department, Willingdon Island, North End PO, Kochi – 682009
• Kandla: Mercantile Marine Department, Plot No. 16, Sector-8, Government O ice Area, Behind KPT Admin Building, Near Maitri Bhavan, Gandhidham – 370201
• New Mangalore: Mercantile Marine Department, Type V Qtrs., First Floor, MMD Resi Qtr. Bldg, 23rd Street, Panambur, New Mangalore – 575010
• Vizag: Mercantile Marine Department, # 7-8-26/A, Harbour Park Down, Visakhapatnam – 530003

Note: If none of the above collection centers are within your state, you may choose the one closest to your state. When making your selection, keep in mind that you will be required to visit the collection center in person on the date you have chosen for your appointment for the collection of your biometric records.

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