A seamans discharge book is a full record of a seamans career experience and certification. Bermuda recognises discharge books issued by the uk, the isle of man, cayman islands and gibraltar. Is the honorable discharge because seen i ask him to sum it all up. Discharge book is full, please submit it with this application or enclose clear.
I have not at any time held a seaman s document containing the same information as a uk discharge book issued by one of the governments listed in note 4, or d. Given proper implementation, this method must be faster and more convenient for everyone. 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 and 2010. If this is the book you would like, please fill in the form below. A seaman s discharge book is a full record of a seamans career experience and certification. Crew managers and ship managers may apply for seaman s discharge books in respect of individual seafarers and it should be noted that in some countries the local authorities expect every crew member to hold a discharge book issued by the flag state. But legally speaking these claims dont hold much water. Issued by the malta transport centre, this directorate would like to bring to the attention of all those concerned, the issue of a new maltese seamans record book. The seaman s discharge book is also valid, for all purposes of the law, as the work book for the services rendered by the members of the seamen s register on board ships and crafts and is considered a personal identity document and valid passport for the needs connected with the exercise of.
Application for seamans record book and certificate of. Renewing your seaman s book is easy and with less hassles now than before. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book or british. Every seafarer must carry this document while on board, which is also an official and legal record of his sea experience. The singapore seaman discharge book sdb is only issued to singapore citizen or permanent resident for the purpose of logging hisher sea time to pursue professional qualifications in seafaring career. Bermuda seaman s discharge book application crew id, name, rank b. The seaman s book is one of the compulsory documents for applying crew transit visas. You apply online for a discharge book by filling in the application form, which is to be submitted to the danish maritime authority. A seamans discharge book sdb, sometimes known as a seamans service book ssb is an official and legal record of a seamans career. The seaman s book certifies that the seafarer holding it is a seaman as per the international convention on standards of. With the introduction of online appointment, seafarers can book a schedule in advanced even when they are still on board.
The us does not issue a seamans book only seamans papers via the united states coast guard. Requirements and procedure for seamans book new applicants. Catalogue description registry of shipping and seamen. It is not intended to be the primary document for purposes of personal identification and border control clearance. The secretary of state for transport, after consulting with the organisations referred to in section 992 of the merchant shipping act 1970 hereinafter called the act, in exercise of powers conferred by sections 70 and 71 of the act and now vested in him, and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following regulations. Hisher distinguishing marks na if not applicable iii.
Instead of a visa or a passport, you need the seaman s book. Consequently, it may legally engage the services of competent persons to discharge the duties of special watchmen and security guards and provide them, as such, with the corresponding firearms and ammunitions. 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 seaman s discharge book sdb. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card. A seafarer discharge book sdb is issued to any bona fide seafarer serving, or wishing to serve, on a cayman islands ship. A seaman book is a continuous record of a seaman s service. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card gov. Discharge books and british seaman s card a discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service and is not a proof of identity. Instead of a visa or a passport, you need the seaman s book before going onboard a ship or vessel. Information in this guide explains who needs a seaman s discharge book.
We undertake any type of processing that concerns maritime matters with minimal cost and in no time. A seaman s book is a full record of a seaman s career experience and certifications. Nc is near coastal, fgn is foreign going non uk, lea is something to do with the north sea i think theres a diagram of the lea area in the discharge book at the back. For filipino nationals, an online appointment would be best since you can choose your desired schedule for appearance. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card. A nonirish 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. Seaman service book ssb is a continuous record of a seaman s service issued in pakistan. Seamans book renewal guide 2019 with photo instructions. Discharge book and certificates danish maritime authority. Peak season books take 714 days to process samsa books can incur unforeseen delays due to load shedding, book shortages, etc.
Even wikipedia the allknowing does not seem to know, although it contains many tantalizing references. Seaman s book renewal 08012016 05102018 mc editor 0 comments. South african yachties can assist in getting you a seaman s discharge book, if you have a job on a seagoing vessel that travels more than 8 miles offshore. It is important that the guidance notes and instructions on pages 4, 5 and 6 are read. Walkins are still entertained but you must be at their branch early. The seaman s identification record book sirb or popularly known as seaman s book is a major requirement to all aspiring seafarers before they can be considered eligible to work on shipping vessels. Application for a cayman islands seaman s discharge book page 3 of 7 4 declarations rev 012017 cisr 5 declaration by applicant i, the undersigned, declare that the information i have given is, to the best of my knowledge, true, correct and complete. A discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service. A dishonorable discharge and believe you me, theres several that go into the army that do not leave with an honorable discharge. This new publication replaces the seaman s discharge book which has traditionally been used to record seafarers sea service and is now withdrawn, however any seaman. The following information must be provided in the body of the email. The sdb forms a record of the seafarers sea service, but is not a seafarer identity document issued in accordance with the ilo seafarers identity documents convention, 1958 c108 as revised by c185. The merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1987. During their service seamen carried their discharge books from ship to ship as proof of their character and as a guide to employers as to their.
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. You apply online for a discharge book by filling in the application form, which is to be submitted to. Rumours are rife within the industry that a seamans book can carry weight to back up or even replace visa applications or passports. Seafarers discharge book and id card seafarers ireland. You are also obliged to ensure that the discharge book has been filled in correctly by the master or that the shipowner issues a record of service. Holy hills baptist church 11102019 am brother dennis. There is no validity period for seaman discharge book issued to singapore citizen or permanent resident. My number, r576086 was issued at the vindicatrix, 6 june 1952 i had three full discharge books all with the same number to 1994 discharge book numbering from ww 2 to 1972 for british seamen page 4 help. Requirements and procedure for seaman s book new applicants editorial staff public info one of the most promising jobs that male filipinos want is to become a seaman. A seaman s discharge book, sometimes known as a seaman s service book ssb, is a full record of a seafarers career experience and certification. Discharge book records is there any way of viewing discharge book records of merchant navy officers, discharge book and seaman s books nos etc after 1972 available now, or proof that you were signed on on ships articles easily availablle. Should the original seaman s book be found if declared lost it should be immediately returned to this authority.
Application for a discharge book, british seamans card msf 4509. You can get your seaman s book within the day or the. What is a seaman s book, and can it really replace a passport for some or all immigration purposes. Do you know how to renew an expired seaman s book in the uk, continental europe, asia, the middle east, australia, for which we can the most requests. A discharge a book and the related registered discharge a number are issued to a seaman on joining the service.
Record ofuse in re ference my travels in the 1950s and 60s. It is a requirement that seafarers working on uk flagged ships or large yachts have a uk discharge book or one that is issued. Part c is to be filled in by a member of parliament, a justice of the peace, minister. Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didnt do than by the ones you did do. It is not intended to be the primary document for purposes of. In case lost of seaman card discharge book, a copy of the police report needs to be enclosed.
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. How to get a discharge book or british seamans card in uk. Below, you can inter alia read how to apply for a discharge book, how to acquire a certificate of competency and. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book or british seamans card.
Marinet is an internetbased ecommerce system owned by the maritime and port authority of singapore for the maritime community. Application for a discharge book andor a british seamans card under the. Either way, as a british seafarer you will need to get a seaman s discharge book sdb to work on a ukregistered ship or yacht. Seaman s books are useful for logging sea service, seaman s fares extra luggage on flights that accommodate seafarers, as a second form of identification, visa applications for. Seafarers certification seaman book mariteam services. 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 one of the most interestingenjoyable times of my working life. This is after you have completed the application, submitted sea time, a physical exam, drug test, character reference letters and pass the exam for a captains license. Many mariners seem to be having problems locating where they need to apply and they. What is a seamans book, and can it really replace a passport.
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