For cadet studying at an educational institution as a matter of urgency or if previous seaman s book is lost or cancelled. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. A discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarer s service and is not a proof of identity. With regards to the discharge book you have well this is interesting to me so let me explain. Discharge book entry or certificate of discharge must be supported by a seagoing. 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. Seaman service book ssb is a continuous record of a seamans service issued in pakistan. A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seamans service.
An application for an irish seafarers discharge book can be made if you are. 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. If youre a british seafarer, or are working on a uk registered ship or yacht, youre required to hold a seaman s discharge book. Liberia seaman book we will assist you in filing and. 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. My understanding is that its a discharge book, used to record your time onboard. A seamans discharge book, sometimes known as a seamans service book ssb, is a full record of a seafarers career experience and certification. Every seafarer must carry this document while on board, which is also an official and legal. Seamans cards are not required any more the discharge book is all you require. For advice and assistance please contact crew compliance. They can be issued by the yachts flag authority for the purpose of proving onboard yacht service. 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.
When i returned to canada i contacted the marine division, and told them where i lived. Discharge books and british seamans card uk ship register. Having decided upon the adoption of certain proposals with regard to the reciprocal or international recognition of seafarers national identity cards. 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. A seamans discharge book sdb, sometimes known as a seamans. The merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1987. I have an iyt master of yachts 200gt can i do the rya ocean theory course. Submit personally an application form that is provided by our embassy. 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. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book and or british seamans card rev 0819. Seaman book is one of the compulsory document for applying crew transit visas.
So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. The following information must be provided in the body of the email. 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. If youre a british seafarer, or are working on a ukregistered ship or yacht, youre required to hold a seamans discharge book. 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. Application for seamans record book and certificate of. This is the usequivalent of a seaman s discharge book. 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. Present continuous discharge certificate sea mens book updated. Apr 05, 2009 as in indian cdc, validity is mention on cdc i. 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. A discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service and is not a proof of identity.
Application for a discharge book, british seamans card. Remittance advice should include the employees surname, maps id and the words bermudan seamans book. My understanding is that it s a discharge book, used to record your time onboard. Seamans record book and certificate of discharge issued to martin spencerhogbin by the ministry of transport.
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. 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. 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. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card. 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. 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. 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. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card msf 4509. 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. How much for a seamans discharge book and card answers. Global maritime recruitment solutions are able to help with your application for seamans cards and discharge books. A catch 22 application for a discharge book and seamens. Present continuous discharge certificate sea men s book updated.
Sdb application page 1 and 2 page one must be original and cannot be a photocopy. This makes it eligible for the seafarer to work on shipping vessels. In 1957 martin decided to immigrate to australia from england, believing it would be. As of 1st january 2017, if your stcw basic safety training certificate is 5 years old or over, you must. The required items to be submitted with seamans discharge book sdb application are. Youll also need a british seamans card if youre a british citizen. Bermuda seamans discharge book application crew id, name, rank b. How do i apply for a british seamans discharge book. You need a seamans discharge book if youre a british seafarer, or are working on a ukregistered ship or yacht. Application for a discharge book andor a british seamans.
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. Number of previous bermuda sdb na if not applicable. It is a requirement that seafarers working on uk flagged ships or. 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. British seamens cards are no longer obligatory for british seafarers. Hisher distinguishing marks na if not applicable iii. Seagoing vessels seaman s book river vessels seaman s book. Born in england in 1924 martin spencerhogbin spent his working life in the shipping industry working primarily for the blue funnel line. Need help with your seamans card and book application. It lists the ships which martin served on from 1950 to 1957. 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. The discharge book for merchant seamen, or more formally the continuous certificate of discharge, was introduced in 1900. In order to be used as a passport, the situation must be appropriate i. A seamans discharge book is a full record of a seamans career experience and certification.
Beginning immediately, crew members can pay application fees for bermudan seamans books to princess cruises directly via the account information below. British seamens cards no longer require endorsement after 5 years. Seamans discharge book maritime family history research. Seamans book is the common name for a discharge book. Seafarers identity documents convention, 1958 is an international labour organization convention it was established in 1958, with the preamble stating. These regulations revoke the merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1972, as amended, and reenact them with further amendments. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card gov. Should the original seamans book be found if declared lost it should be immediately returned to this authority. Seaman s discharge book maritime family history research. Frequently asked questions crew training bluewater yachting.
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. It meant that the ship could return to the uk during the time of the agreement without the need to change articles. Seamens pouches 19 1972 for some individual seamen a collection of hisher papers were filed together in what is known as a seamans. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book or british seamans card. Youll also need a british seaman s card if youre a british citizen. This is the usequivalent of a seamans discharge book. 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. It meant that the ship could return to the uk during the time. Frequently asked questions crew training bluewater. Complete an application form and submit to the registrar of seafarers, along with. For seafarer as a matter of urgency or if previous seamans book is lost or cancelled. Dockwalk the essential site for captains and crew docktalk.
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. 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. For seafarer as a matter of urgency or if previous seaman s book is lost or cancelled. Seafarers discharge book and id card seafarers ireland. The seamans book provides a travel document that can be used instead of a passport in some cases. A discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service. They are generally considered a controlled document, hence not normally available unless youve got a berth, and may be tied to workpermitvisa requirements. 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. Jul 02, 2014 msf 4509 application for a discharge book and or british seaman s card rev 0819. British history it was the merchant seamen who provided. British seamans discharge book rovworld subsea information. The seamans book is a record of career certification and experience. Marinet is an internetbased ecommerce system owned by the maritime and port authority of singapore for the maritime community.
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. The kep employee receives and checks the documents that are presented by the citizen. For cadet studying at an educational institution as a matter of urgency or if previous seamans book is lost or cancelled. The seaman s book provides a travel document that can be used instead of a passport in some cases. Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didnt do than by the ones you did do.
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 seamans book river vessels seamans book. Seafarers identity documents convention, 1958 wikipedia. Stcw basic training for seafarers fleetwood nautical campus.
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. Your prospective employer usually applies for it from the flag state under which your vessel sails. Msn1862 deck rating training the professional yachting.