Application for a discharge book, british seamans card. A seamans discharge book sdb, sometimes known as a seamans service book ssb is an official and legal record of a seamans career. British seamans discharge book rovworld subsea information. Seaman book is one of the compulsory document for applying crew transit. You should expect to receive your discharge book by mail within a week. Seafarers registry, contributions and marine emergency. It lists the ships which martin served on from 1950 to 1957. A discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service. Standard processing time for this document is three working days. 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. The sections which apply to british seamans cards are in the merchant shipping seamans documents regulations 1987. The merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1987.
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. Global maritime recruitment solutions are able to help with your application for seamans cards and discharge books. British seamans card notes religion, medical or legal practitioner, established 5. Application for a discharge book andor a british seamans. You can choose an alternative address of delivery in the application as such. Your prospective employer usually applies for it from the flag state under which your vessel sails. If the op holds a 100 ton uscg license without twic then the license has been invalid for several years. A seafarer discharge book sdb is issued to any bona fide seafarer serving, or wishing to serve, on a cayman islands ship. 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. 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. A catch 22 application for a discharge book and seamens. 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. My understanding is that it s a discharge book, used to record your time onboard. Application for a discharge book andor british seamans card important beforecompleting this form, please ensure you have read fully the guidance notes and instructions on pages 4, 5 and 6.
The seamans book provides a travel document that can be used instead of a passport in some cases. Need help with your seamans card and book application. Coloured copy of first page and address page of passport. The seamans new medical guide paperback may 21, 2012. Application for seamans record book and certificate of discharge. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card. I tried to find the fal convention to better answer the question authoritatively, but cant find it currently. Every seafarer must carry this document while on board, which is also an. British seamens cards are no longer obligatory for british seafarers. 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. Hopefully i will get my hands on it over the next few days and come back to edit it. These regulations revoke the merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1972, as amended, and reenact them with further amendments. What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman.
Seagoing vessels seaman s book river vessels seaman s book. The seaman discharge book will be cancelled if not collected within 2 weeks. A seamans discharge book is a seafarers record of service cum identification booklet, as required by the international stcw convention on seafarers. This makes it eligible for the seafarer to work on shipping vessels. The discharge book for merchant seamen, or more formally the continuous certificate of discharge, was introduced in 1900. Liberia seaman book seaman record book or continuous. For advice and assistance please contact crew compliance. This is the usequivalent of a seaman s discharge book. Jul 02, 2014 msf 4509 application for a discharge book and or british seaman s card rev 0819. Seafarers discharge book and id card seafarers ireland. Nimasa says seaman discharge book readythe nigerian. The copy can be in image format or scanned copy in pdf format is also accepted one passport size photograph with white background scanned color, stcw95 basic courses.
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. What is an seaman book continuous discharge certificate cdc. My understanding is that its a discharge book, used to record your time onboard. A seaman s discharge book is a seafarers record of service cum identification booklet, as required by the international stcw convention on seafarers. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Seamans card and book for south african merchant navy. Should the original seaman s book be found if declared lost it should be immediately returned to this authority. Jan 27, 2014 following are the required documents before you apply for a seaman s licence book. I am not in possession of an irish seafarers identity card andor an irish discharge book except that which i attached hereto for cancellation. Complete an application form and submit to the registrar of seafarers, along with.
Enquire status of application for seaman discharge book sdb a this form allows you to check for the status of an sdb application. In 1957 martin decided to immigrate to australia from england, believing. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card msf. To apply in person you must have an appointment with a marine office. 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. The required items to be submitted with seamans discharge book sdb application are. The following information must be provided in the body of the email. Number of previous bermuda sdb na if not applicable. Jan 16, 2014 a seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seamans 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. 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. How do i apply for a british seamans discharge book. Seamans record book and certificate of discharge issued to martin spencerhogbin by the ministry of transport. 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. The online application is only for new sdb applications. The docket books normally include the following information. 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. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book or british seamans card.
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Towards the end of the application process, you can choose to pick up the discharge book. British seamens cards no longer require endorsement after 5 years. Bermuda seamans discharge book application crew id, name, rank b. Seaman service book ssb is a continuous record of a seamans service issued in pakistan. My fathers discharge book 19201930s shows ra under voyage or sometimes ra foreign instead of specific ports. Should the original seamans book be found if declared lost it should be immediately returned to this authority. 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. Entries must be clearly written as mistakes cannot be rectified without payment of a. A seamans discharge book, sometimes known as a seamans service book ssb, is a full record of a seafarer s career experience and certification. The seamans discharge book is the working document of seafarers enrolled in the seamans register that enables navigation and contains, in addition to.
The certificate was essential to the seamans potential for gaining a billet in another vessel. Discharge book numbering from ww 2 to 1972 for british. Application for seamans record book and certificate of. 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. How to apply for a seaman certificate news jamaica gleaner.
Msf 4509 application for a discharge book and or british seamans card rev 0819. They can be issued by the yachts flag authority for the purpose of proving onboard yacht service. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card gov. If you need the discharge book faster, you can pick it up from the danish maritime authority. 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. Sdb application page 1 and 2 page one must be original and cannot be a photocopy. Born in england in 1924 martin spencerhogbin spent his working life in the shipping industry working primarily for the blue funnel line. 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. 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. 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. Seamans book is the common name for a discharge book. Following are the required documents before you apply for a seamans licence book. A seaman s discharge book is a full record of a seaman s career experience and certification.
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, but to process the. A seamans discharge book is a full record of a seamans career experience and certification. 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. For many years, it has been the practice for the master to enter his opinion of a seamans conduct and ability in that seamans discharge book, together with information about the ship, the period of service and the seamans position.
Hisher distinguishing marks na if not applicable iii. Seamans discharge book is issued to persons studying at maritime educational institutions and assigned to do inservice training on a vessel. 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. The register consists of docket books and seamen s pouches. In order to be used as a passport, the situation must be appropriate i. The seaman s book provides a travel document that can be used instead of a passport in some cases. The captain of the seagoing vessel ship signs and records the seafarers seatime, experiences thereof. 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. What are the requirements for applying for a seamans book. A catch 22 application for a discharge book and seamens card. Dockwalk the essential site for captains and crew docktalk. This is the usequivalent of a seamans discharge book. A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seaman s service. Danish seafarers are not required to have a discharge book.
Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book without typos from the publisher. The other, which is termed paraphymosis, is when the foreskin is drawn back. They are generally considered a controlled document, hence not normally available unless youve got a berth, and may be tied to workpermitvisa requirements. Your application will not be processed if not fully completed. What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman book. Dec 30, 20 what is an seaman book continuous discharge certificate cdc. Seagoing vessels seamans book river vessels seamans book. It is not intended to be the primary document for purposes of personal identification and border control clearance. Marinet is an internetbased ecommerce system owned by the maritime and port authority of singapore for the maritime community.
The nigerian maritime administration and safety agency nimasa has said that the seaman discharge book used by seafarers are ready, and that no nigerian seafarer or cadet will be denied the opportunity of going on board vessels on account of not possessing the document director general of nimasa, dr. Procedure of issue of seamans discharge book drupal. Should the original seamans book be found if declared lost. I am aware that it is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false declaration in order to obtain an irish seafarers identity card and an irish discharge book.
How ever to get a seamans card and discharge book i need to be british or have the right of abode in the uk. An application for an irish seafarers discharge book or an irish seafarers identity card can be made under the following conditions. Dakuku peterside said this while addressing nigerian students under. 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. An application for an irish seafarers discharge book can be made if you are. The seafarers registry, contributions and marine emergency duties med divestiture programs division issues seafarers identity documents, manages contribution programs related to the divestiture of simulators and marine emergency duties assets, and the seafarers medical appeals process. How long before i can do a resit after a fail result.
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