You can choose an alternative address of delivery in the application as such. Seaman book is one of the compulsory document for applying crew transit. Some of the beneficiaries cannot present their seamen s discharge book as the document was either misplaced over the years or lost during hurricane ivan in 2004, auditors noted. Application for seamans record book and certificate of. 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 experience and rating. Contact us for filing new and renewal seaman discharge book cdc for most ranks offshore, oil and gas positions, shipping. Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the. Yes, been offered the cadetship with carnival after much nailbiting, and thanks for your advice and information over on the deck officer forum. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Discharge books and british seamans card uk ship register. Marinet is an internetbased ecommerce system owned by the maritime and port authority of singapore for the maritime community. The applicant must schedule an appointment with a transport canada marine safety and security examination centre and complete the applicable forms. Merchant seamen serving since 1918 the national archives. Seamans book renewal 08012016 05102018 mc editor 0 comments.
A stepbystep guide january 7, 2020 april 4, 2019 by draven cueva 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. Seamans book is the common name for a discharge book. If you need the discharge book faster, you can pick it up from the danish maritime authority. It is a requirement that seafarers working on uk flagged ships or. However, sea service that was recorded in a seamans book is still valid. There are hidden benefits by having a seaman s book, which is also a common name for a discharge book. Application for a discharge book andor a british seamans. A seaman s card is invaluable as a professional identification document, as our passports no longer have a profession line in them. The full membership costs 185 per year and as a full member you will get our service record book srb, which you will send to the mca to get fasttracked when applying for an noe. Dockwalk the essential site for captains and crew docktalk. In order to be used as a passport, the situation must be appropriate i. 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.
An application for an irish seafarers discharge book can be made if you are. As people here mentioned, one of the advantages of possessing a seaman s book or continuous discharge certificates cdc is that you can book cheap one way tickets from airline agents and even get 30 kg baggage allowance. I mean, do the mca frown upon anyone using a pya log book, or do they prefer a proper discharge book from a county, such as a british, caymen, etc etc the reason i ask, is that my current captain is advising me to apply for a british seamans discharge book, as he says that he mca prefer that. Many mariners seem to be having problems locating where they need to apply and they. It does not allow you to go and buy cheap flights for holidays you get seamans cards and seamans discharge books. A seamans discharge book sdb, sometimes known as a seamans service book ssb is issued to a bonafide seafarer who is either serving or wishing to serve, onboard a ship. 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. The discharge books are the ones you try and get the ship to stamp to show you were working on the vessel not all will stamp as you are not technically on as ships crew. 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 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. 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.
In order to be used as a passport, the situation must be. Contact us for assistance filing of seaman books, sirb, title endorsements for shipping, offshore, cruise lines. A seamans discharge book sdb, sometimes known as a seamans. Record of employment seafarers card home deutsche flagge. A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seaman s service.
Every seafarer must carry this document while on board, which is also an official and legal record of his sea experience. Seamens benefits never adequately implemented cayman. With the introduction of online appointment, seafarers can book a schedule in advanced even when they are still on board. The seaman s book provides a travel document that can be used instead of a passport in some cases. 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. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book or british. For filipino nationals, an online appointment would be best since you can choose your desired schedule for appearance. Benefits births, deaths, marriages and care business and selfemployed childcare and parenting. Transport canada has updated the seafarers documents service standard june 22, 2018 apply for. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card gov. I also declare that the copies of the documents submitted are true copies of genuine documents.
The seamans book is one of the compulsory documents for applying crew transit visas. A seamans book is a full record of a seaman s career experience and certifications. You can get your seaman s book within the day or the. 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. Given proper implementation, this method must be faster and more convenient for everyone. Complete an application form and submit to the registrar of seafarers, along with. Discharge book and seamans card hi james, thanks for that. To apply in person you must have an appointment with a marine office. There is no validity period for seaman discharge book issued to singapore citizen or permanent resident. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card. The register consists of docket books and seamen s pouches. Seaman service book ssb is a continuous record of a seaman s service issued in pakistan. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card.
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 can be used as evidence of working offshore and being out of the country should you be able to claim your tax back. What is a seamans book, and can it really replace a passport. 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 seaman s book discharge book is also massively useful, especially out here in asia and farmiddle east where visas are a pain to get and the rules change every 5mins. Seafarers certification seaman book mariteam services. But legally speaking these claims dont hold much water. You should expect to receive your discharge book by mail within a week. Discharge book numbering from ww 2 to 1972 for british.
Renewing your seaman s book is easy and with less hassles now than before. The seaman s discharge book is issued by the harbour master and exceptionally by the local maritime office of porto santo stefano of registration and is consigned at the time of the first shipment of the new member, to the captain of the ship directly or through maritime or consular office of the place where the ship is located. We will process as many sea service testimonials and certificates as you wish, while a member. A discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service and is not a proof of identity. The singapore seaman discharge book sdb is only issued to singapore citizen or permanent resident for the purpose of logging hisher. In addition to records of sea time, the seaman s book also allows yacht crew to travel on marine fare tickets refundable and changeable which are often at a discounted price and come with an increased luggage allowance. What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman. Seamen s pouches, 19401972 created primarily as files for paperwork supporting applications for discharge files can contain paperwork from both the fourth and fifth registers if the seaman was only employed temporarily, or was an apprentice, he may not have been issued with a discharge a number or a british seaman s identity.
Ive had a flick through your pics on facebook and you seem to be having a great time, so im quite looking forward to it. Catalogue description registry of shipping and seamen. Walkins are still entertained but you must be at their branch early. The main benefit is to the company, as they can get seafarers rates for you on the plane, sometimes cheaper not always but very flexible and cancelable. They can be issued by the yachts flag authority for the purpose of proving onboard.
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. Dockwalk the hidden benefits of a seamans book books. I seem to recall that you might be issued with a seamans card which should cover you to board and then get the seamans book form signed and stamped during your first voyage. Seaman s discharge book sdb application a sdb is a seafarers official record of service and current employment status and, in addition, holders may be eligible for certain benefits, such as discounted airfares. A seaman s discharge book is a full record of a seaman s career experience and certification. On an unrelated topic, i hope you are not planning on embarking on career in marsec. There are hidden benefits by having a seamans book, which is also a. 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. A discharge a book and the related registered discharge a number are issued to a seaman on joining the service. Rumours are rife within the industry that a seaman s book can carry weight to back up or even replace visa applications or passports. 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.
It is important to note that the seaman book is a mandatory document, for any portofentry that require a crew transit visa. The seamans book also provides a travel document that can be used with a passport and, in some cases, in lieu of a passport. 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. As people here mentioned, one of the advantages of possessing a seamans book or continuous discharge certificates cdc is that you can book cheap one. A seafarer discharge book sdb is issued to any bona fide seafarer serving, or wishing to serve, on a cayman islands ship. Towards the end of the application process, you can choose to pick up the discharge book. Passport, stcw2010 certification and a seaman book are considered essential travel documents for seafarers.
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