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. 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. Citation, commencement, interpretation and revocation. The seaman s book provides a travel document that can be used instead of a passport in some cases. This document certifies that the person holding this is a seaman as per the international convention on standards of training, certification and watch keeping for seafarers, 1978, as amended 2010. Thus, does not need any registration or need to create a new account. Discharge books and british seaman s card a discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarer s service and is not a proof of identity. The docket books normally include the following information. The seaman s identification record book or sirb, is considered to be the passport of the aspiring seamen here in the philippines. A seafarer discharge book sdb is issued to any bona fide seafarer serving, or wishing to serve, on a cayman islands ship. A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seamans service. Receiving a seaman s discharge book for the first time. If the period of validity of cdc of a seaman expires during the voyage, it is valid until the end of the voyage.
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. Discharge books are used to documents seafarers seagoing service. I am trying to resolve this problem by my self, as i am worried that if i tell my company this they will tell me sorry, and give my job to the next person. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card.
If you want a discharge book in order to document your seagoing service. Renewing your seaman s book is easy and with less hassles now than before. Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the. The seamans discharge book can be issued by the ships flag authority to prove your sea time on and off the vessel and it does help in issuing and arranging seaman transit visa in addition to sea time records, the discharge book sometimes also allows for sea crew to travel on marine fare tickets which are often at a discounted price with.
Indian, chinese and foreign national seamen, unnumbered series as service was only of brief duration a discharge book number was not allocated, mainly from 1941 to 1972, although the records of chinese seaman cover the period 1945 to 1972. A continuous certificate of discharge or continuous discharge certificate c. The applicant must schedule an appointment with a transport canada marine safety and security examination centre and complete the applicable forms. Application for a cayman islands seamans 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. Seamans book is the common name for a discharge book. A seamans discharge book, sometimes known as a seaman s service book ssb, is a full record of a seafarers career experience and certification. 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. Seaman service book ssb is a continuous record of a seamans service issued in pakistan. Seaman s book is the common name for a discharge book. Information on a seamans book required ships nostalgia.
It is not intended to be the primary document for purposes of personal identification and border control clearance. New york had the highest population of seamans families in 1840. 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. British seamens cards no longer require endorsement after 5 years. Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didnt do than by the ones you did do. The kep employee receives and checks the documents that are presented by the citizen. Application for a discharge book andor a british seamans. They can be issued by the yachts flag authority for the purpose of proving onboard yacht service. This document is mandatory for obtaining a transit visa and. Discharge books and british seamans card uk ship register. Given proper implementation, this method must be faster and more convenient for everyone.
Should the original seaman s book be found if declared lost. It is a requirement that seafarers working on uk flagged ships or. The required items to be submitted with seamans discharge book sdb application are. For filipino nationals, an online appointment would be best since you can choose your desired schedule for appearance. Seafarers certification seaman book mariteam services. Certificate of discharge from merchant navy service. It will inform you about their expiry date, and provide accurate information about where can you renew all the documents. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book or british. The seamans family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. A seaman book is a continuous record of a seaman s service. Seafarers discharge book and id card seafarers ireland. Photographing for a seaman s discharge book takes place in the latvians registry of seamen on the 1st floor in the information room no. Of the big lines only cunard have a cruise ship registered in the uk. Discharge book records is there any way of viewing discharge book records of merchant navy officers, discharge book and seaman s books no s etc after 1972 available now, or proof that you were signed on on ship s articles easily availablle.
This was about 36% of all the recorded seamans s in the usa. In order to be used as a passport, the situation must be appropriate i. You can get your seaman s book within the day or the. 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. Part c counter signatory discharge book part c is to be filled in by a member of parliament, a justice of the peace, minister of religion, medical or legal. If you have previously held a uk discharge book, please enter the number here. I also declare that the copies of the documents submitted are true copies of genuine documents. Your signature or mark date if you are unable to sign, a witness should sign alongside your mark. Persons employed on a vessel to carry out specific tasks e. British seamens cards are no longer obligatory for british seafarers.
Application for a discharge book and or british seaman s card. Right of seamen to appeal against discharge from reserve pool. Towards the end of the application process, you can choose to pick up the discharge book. This handbook will contain in detail everything about a seaman. Marinet is an internetbased ecommerce system owned by the maritime and port authority of singapore for the maritime community. After doing so, wait for your book and be ready to come aboard. The seaman s discharge book can be issued by the ships flag authority to prove your sea time on and off the vessel and it does help in issuing and arranging seaman transit visa in addition to sea time records, the discharge book. Seaman service book ssb is a continuous record of a seaman s service issued in pakistan. 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 seaman s surname. Service levels and fee information we aim to process all standard service postal applications within ten working days of receipt and all premium service postal applications within one working day of receipt. The discharge book for merchant seamen, or more formally the continuous certificate of discharge, was introduced in 1900. This video is an overview of the seafarers logbook and is great for all staff and crew working on any vessel to have. A discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service and is not a proof of identity.
Seamans card has expired, it should be submitted with this application. Feb 28, 2018 how to apply for a seamans book or cdc from india this site will answer your requirements. The british seamen s discharge book, not to be confused with the now almost now obsolete seamen s card is the official mca and red ensign group log book, for which any british citizen. Panama certificates of competency and endorsement, seaman. Jul 02, 2014 application for a discharge book and or british seaman s card. Discharge book numbering from ww 2 to 1972 for british seamen. Crew managers and ship managers may apply for seaman s discharge books on behalf of individual seafarers.
How ever to get a seaman s card and discharge book i need to be british or have the right of abode in the uk. The register consists of docket books and seamen s pouches. A seamans discharge book is a full record of a seamans career experience and certification. For advice and assistance please contact crew compliance. Walkins are still entertained but you must be at their branch early. Merchant shipping continues discharge certificatecum. Hopefully i will get my hands on it over the next few days and come back to edit it.
An application for an irish seafarers discharge book can be made if you are. The seaman s book certifies that the seafarer holding it is a seaman as per the international convention on standards of training, certification and watchkeeping stcw. Every seafarer must carry this document while on board, which is also an official and legal record of his sea experience. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book or british seamans card. To apply in person you must have an appointment with a marine office. With the introduction of online appointment, seafarers can book a schedule in advanced even when they are still on board. Jan 02, 2019 seamans book renewal is now made simpler. You should expect to receive your discharge book by mail within a week. Yes, it is convenient but it may take too much time to get done the applicant shall note that the availability of the seamans book appointment is a month away as of this writing. Marina sidsrb online appointment definitely has its advantages and disadvantages like mismo. The most seamans families were found in the usa in 1880. Sdb application page 1 and 2 page one must be original and cannot be a photocopy. You can choose an alternative address of delivery in the application as such.
In case lost of seaman card discharge book, a copy of the police report needs to be enclosed any malaysian who wish to register, should satisfied one of these requirement. 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. These regulations revoke the merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1972, as amended, and reenact them with further amendments. Complete an application form and submit to the registrar of seafarers, along with. For foreign officerscadets, the singapore seaman discharge book will be issued with a validity period of 5 years as an interim measure to allow the officerscadets to sail onboard for gaining sea experience. British seamans carddischarge book cruisemates cruise.
Other pages of ssb contain columns for seaman engagement and. Requirements and procedure for seamans book new applicants. If you need the discharge book faster, you can pick it up from the danish maritime authority. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card gov. British seamen s cards no longer require endorsement after 5 years.
Application for seamans record book and certificate of discharge. A seaman s discharge book is a full record of a seaman s career experience and certification. Procedure of issue of seamans discharge book drupal. Seamansbook will allow you to get control over numerous certificates. Discharge book numbering from ww 2 to 1972 for british. A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seaman s service. This document certifies that the person holding is a seaman as per the international. 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. Seaman book is one of the compulsory document for applying crew transit visas. The new marina sidsrb online appointment system caters the issuance and renewal of sid seafarers identity document andor srb seafarers record book. If you use assistive technology such as a screen reader and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please. The seaman s book is issued on the basis of a seafarer s application prepared in the latvians registry of seamen. Seamans card and book for south african merchant navy.
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. British seamans discharge book rovworld subsea information. 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. Asiatic seamen, mostly from the indian subcontinent, from 1966 to 1972 part 5. 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. My first book issued in august 1947 is called continuous certificate of discharge has a r but only space for 25 entries for ships, whereas my second book issued in april 1952 is called seamans record book and certificates of discharge has 60 entries, also with an r.
If your british, then no you wont need a british seamans card and discharge book. A seaman s book is a record of a seaman s career certifications and experiences. Have an experience of sea service on board merchant vessel, by possessing a discharge certificate, guarantee letter from shipping company or other relevant proved, or. Bermuda recognises discharge books issued by the uk, the isle of man, cayman islands and gibraltar. 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. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card. In 1840 there were 17 seamans families living in new york. What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman. Seamansbook excellent tool for seafarers, sea agencies and. Every seafarer must carry this document while on board, which is also an official and legal record of.
I got my seamans book a long time ago and it had to be for a british flagged vessel, not sure how it is nowadays as there arent too many of them left sadly. 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. 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. The online application is only for new sdb applications. What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman book. Seafarers book overview formally seamans book youtube. Apr 01, 2019 the newest online service from marina is out. Man r001 01 application for a discharge book andor a british seaman s card under the merchant shipping seaman s 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. 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. All personnel working on board of a vessel registered with the panamanian flag is required to have either a full term panama certificate of competency coc or a certificate of endorsement known as coe, cra, cdc for a coc issued by another flagstate, and a panamanian seaman discharge book. There is no validity period for seaman discharge book issued to singapore citizen or permanent resident. If, during check, a missing or uncomplete document is discovered, the employee informs the citizen and refrains from. Registrar general shipping forwarding cards, ed350 to merchant navy reserve pool.
Instructing a seaman to report for employment in a certain ship. Seamans book renewal guide 2019 with photo instructions. 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. I tried to find the fal convention to better answer the question authoritatively, but cant find it currently. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card msf.
The merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1987. British seamen s cards are no longer obligatory for british seafarers. Hev you considered getting a panamanian seamans book as i believe they are a lot easier to obtain. The local authorities in some countries expect every crew member to hold a discharge book issued by the flag state. You can create your own, short cv and reply to a specific job advert. The seaman discharge book will be cancelled if not collected within 2 weeks.
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