How to apply seaman book in nigeria one of the important requirements of being a seaman is having a seaman s identification record book or cdc and is unique for seafarers. This is the usequivalent of a seamans discharge book. These regulations revoke the merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1972, as amended, and reenact them with further amendments. The british seaman s card is similar to a british passport and is internationally accepted, allowing seafarers to land at foreign ports without having to obtain visas. A discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service. Man r001 01 application for a discharge book andor a british seamans card under the merchant shipping seamans documents regulations 1987 as they have effect in the isle of man with every application you should part a. For seafarer as a matter of urgency or if previous seaman s book is lost or cancelled. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card gov. For cadet studying at an educational institution as a matter of urgency or if previous seamans book is lost or cancelled. Man r001 01 application for a discharge book andor a british seamans card under the merchant shipping seamans documents regulations 1987 as they have effect in the isle of man with every application you should part a yourself in block capitals send a. Apr 05, 2009 as in indian cdc, validity is mention on cdc i. If youre a british seafarer, or are working on a ukregistered ship or yacht, youre required to hold a seamans discharge book.
The merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1987. The seamans book provides a travel document that can be used instead of a passport in some cases. Application for seamans record book and certificate of. This document certifies that the person holding is a seaman as per the international convention on standards of training, certification and watch keeping for seafarers stcw, 1978, as. Stcw basic training for seafarers fleetwood nautical campus. Beginning immediately, crew members can pay application fees for bermudan seamans books to princess cruises directly via the account information below. Every bonafide seafarer on a caymanregistered vessel, including yachts, is eligible to be issued upon request and submission of the required supporting documentation with a cayman seamans discharge book sdb. Seagoing vessels seaman s book river vessels seaman s book. Seafarers identity documents convention, 1958 wikipedia. In order to be used as a passport, the situation must be appropriate i. Application for a discharge book andor a british seamans. Discharge books and british seamans card uk ship register.
This is the usequivalent of a seaman s discharge book. Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didnt do than by the ones you did do. Here is a catch 22 question, been asked to send my cv in for a anti piracy job,someone is bidding on a contract and needs to be able to show personnel on books, and ive been asked to provide a discharge book and a seamens card,i have all the forms in front of me. A twic is not a seaman s discharge book and is not a seaman s document of any kind any more than a physical exam or a drug test result. Global maritime recruitment solutions are able to help with your application for seamans cards and discharge books. This document certifies that the person holding is a seaman as per the international convention on standards of training, certification and watch keeping for seafarers stcw, 1978, as amended 1995. They are generally considered a controlled document, hence not normally available unless youve got a berth, and may be tied to workpermitvisa requirements. Bermuda seamans discharge book application crew id, name, rank b. Your prospective employer usually applies for it from the flag state under which your vessel sails.
If youre a british seafarer, or are working on a uk registered ship or yacht, youre required to hold a seaman s discharge book. For seafarer as a matter of urgency or if previous seamans book is lost or cancelled. My understanding is that its a discharge book, used to record your time onboard. The required items to be submitted with seamans discharge book sdb application are. First of all i have an official merchant navy discharge book issued on the the 12th november 1957 in liverpool on entry to the british merchant navy of which i am very proud to have served, sadly for only seven years, but i have to admit that it was. The seaman s book provides a travel document that can be used instead of a passport in some cases. Seamens pouches 19 1972 for some individual seamen a collection of hisher papers were filed together in what is known as a seamans. I am aware that it is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in order to obtain a uk discharge book and hereby certify that, to the best of my. This document certifies that the person holding is a seaman as per the international convention on standards of training, certification and watch keeping for seafarers stcw, 1978, as amended from time to time. A seamans discharge book is a full record of a seamans career experience and certification. I have an iyt master of yachts 200gt can i do the rya ocean theory course.
The seamans book is a record of career certification and experience. They can be issued by the yachts flag authority for the purpose of proving onboard yacht service. Discharge book entry or certificate of discharge must be supported by a seagoing. Hisher distinguishing marks na if not applicable iii. Need help with your seamans card and book application. British history it was the merchant seamen who provided. If, during check, a missing or uncomplete document is discovered, the employee informs the citizen and refrains from. Section 3 application for seamans record book, only if applicaple online application section 4 personal declaration i hereby declare that the personal details are true and correct, the photograph is a true likeness of me and the submitted supporting. It meant that the ship could return to the uk during the time. Seamans discharge book maritime family history research.
A seamans discharge book, sometimes known as a seamans service book ssb, is a full record of a seafarers career experience and certification. Frequently asked questions crew training bluewater. An irish citizen who is either a member of crew, engaged in the navigation of the vessel, or who is not a member of crew, but works as a supernumerary i. Seafarers identity documents convention, 1958 is an international labour organization convention it was established in 1958, with the preamble stating. Present continuous discharge certificate sea mens book updated. The discharge book for merchant seamen, or more formally the continuous certificate of discharge, was introduced in 1900.
A discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarer s service and is not a proof of identity. Seamans cards are not required any more the discharge book is all you require. The seamans book certifies that the seafarer holding it is a seaman as per the international convention on standards of training, certification and watchkeeping stcw. Youll also need a british seaman s card if youre a british citizen. How much for a seamans discharge book and card answers. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card. Marinet is an internetbased ecommerce system owned by the maritime and port authority of singapore for the maritime community. My understanding is that it s a discharge book, used to record your time onboard. Born in england in 1924 martin spencerhogbin spent his working life in the shipping industry working primarily for the blue funnel line. It is a requirement that seafarers working on uk flagged ships or. The following information must be provided in the body of the email. As of 1st january 2017, if your stcw basic safety training certificate is 5 years old or over, you must. Jul 02, 2014 msf 4509 application for a discharge book and or british seaman s card rev 0819.
Seaman service book ssb is a continuous record of a seamans service issued in pakistan. You need a seamans discharge book if youre a british seafarer, or are working on a ukregistered ship or yacht. Submit personally an application form that is provided by our embassy. Here is a catch 22 question, been asked to send my cv in for a anti piracy job,someone is bidding on a contract and needs to be able to show personnel on books, and ive been asked to provide a discharge book and a seamen s card,i have all the forms in front of me. With regards to the discharge book you have well this is interesting to me so let me explain. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. If the op holds a 100 ton uscg license without twic then the license has been invalid for several years. Sep 01, 2018 a seamans discharge book, sometimes known as a seamans service book ssb, is a full record of a seafarers career experience and certification. How do i apply for a british seamans discharge book. Present continuous discharge certificate sea men s book updated. Seaman s discharge book maritime family history research. It lists the ships which martin served on from 1950 to 1957. A catch 22 application for a discharge book and seamens. British seamans discharge book rovworld subsea information.
The kep employee receives and checks the documents that are presented by the citizen. Liberia seaman book we will assist you in filing and. Youll also need a british seamans card if youre a british citizen. It is a requirement that seafarers working on uk flagged ships or large yachts have a uk discharge book or one that is issued by one of the governments listed in msf 4509 a british seamans card bsc is an internationally accepted document which allows a british seafarer to land at foreign ports. It is dark blue, with 26 pages, slightly larger than a modern passport, with a rectangular slot in the front cover, which allows you to read the seamans surname. It is important that the guidance notes and instructions on pages 4, 5 and 6 are read, prior to completing the application and all required. Should the original seamans book be found if declared lost it should be immediately returned to this authority. Having decided upon the adoption of certain proposals with regard to the reciprocal or international recognition of seafarers national identity cards. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card msf 4509. In 1957 martin decided to immigrate to australia from england, believing it would be. The british seamens discharge book, not to be confused with the now almost now obsolete seamens card is the official mca and red ensign group log book, for which any british citizen. Number of previous bermuda sdb na if not applicable. It meant that the ship could return to the uk during the time of the agreement without the need to change articles.
Sdb application page 1 and 2 page one must be original and cannot be a photocopy. A twic is not a seamans discharge book and is not a seamans document of any kind any more than a physical exam or a drug test result. British seamens cards are no longer obligatory for british seafarers. For advice and assistance please contact crew compliance. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card. When i returned to canada i contacted the marine division, and told them where i lived. Seaman book is one of the compulsory document for applying crew transit visas. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book and or british seamans card rev 0819.
Dockwalk the essential site for captains and crew docktalk. Seamans record book and certificate of discharge issued to martin spencerhogbin by the ministry of transport. Msn1862 deck rating training the professional yachting. A seamans discharge book sdb, sometimes known as a seamans. This makes it eligible for the seafarer to work on shipping vessels. They were helpful, gave me an address, told me i needed a letter of introduction from my employer with letter head, and a passport photo. Every seafarer must carry this document while on board, which is also an official and legal. This document certifies that the person holding is a seaman as per the international convention on standards of training, certification and watch keeping for seafarers, 1978, as amended 1995. A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seamans service. Seagoing vessels seamans book river vessels seamans book.
An application for an irish seafarers discharge book can be made if you are. Remittance advice should include the employees surname, maps id and the words bermudan seamans book. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Section 3 application for seamans record book, only if applicaple online application section 4 personal declaration i hereby declare that the personal details are true and correct, the photograph is a true likeness of me and the submitted supporting documents are of valid and authentic documents. How to apply seaman book in nigeria one of the important requirements of being a seaman is having a seamans identification record book or cdc and is unique for seafarers. For cadet studying at an educational institution as a matter of urgency or if previous seaman s book is lost or cancelled. The british seamans card is similar to a british passport and is internationally accepted, allowing seafarers to land at foreign ports without having to obtain visas. It is a requirement that seafarers working on uk flagged ships or large yachts have a uk discharge book or one that is issued by one of the governments listed in msf 4509 a british seaman s card bsc is an internationally accepted document which allows a british seafarer to land at foreign ports. All you need to do, is let us know when you send your employment application through, that you need us to complete the employers section on the mca seafarers application form. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book or british seamans card.
Complete an application form and submit to the registrar of seafarers, along with. Frequently asked questions crew training bluewater yachting. Seamans book is the common name for a discharge book. British seamens cards no longer require endorsement after 5 years. A discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service and is not a proof of identity.
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