You are not a british citizen but you are employed on a ship or a large yacht registered in united kingdom. Panama belize seaman book assistance stcw bosiet huet what. I would like to complete the application before i arrive there, and have my captain notarise it for me. Your application will not be processed if not fully completed. Hopefully i will get my hands on it over the next few days and come back to edit it. If the period of validity of cdc of a seaman expires during the voyage, it is valid until the end of the voyage. Need help with your seamans card and book application. Sep 01, 2018 the process of how to obtain a seamans book varies on the yachts flag authority. What is a seamans book, and can it really replace a passport for some or all immigration purposes. This was about 36% of all the recorded seamanss in the usa. What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman book. As such, you dont need a passport or visa to enter the uk.
All visa nationals may transit the uk without a visa twov in certain circumstances. Apr 05, 2009 as in indian cdc, validity is mention on cdc i. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. A seamans discharge book contains a full record of career experience and certification of its owner. I managed to get onboard without one and then get it signed later. 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. I am presently on a cruise ship and expected to arrive in jamaica for a day. If you have previously held a uk discharge book, please enter the number here. The following information must be provided in the body of the email. Dec 30, 20 what is an seaman book continuous discharge certificate cdc. What are the requirements for applying for a seamans book. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book or british seamans card. Seafarers discharge book and id card seafarers ireland.
Please advise me of the process, and if i could obtain a form online. Hisher distinguishing marks na if not applicable iii. It meant that the ship could return to the uk during the time of the. Mar 28, 2014 panama seaman book cdc checklist for other ratings including ordinary seamen, fitters, carpenters, electric engineers, electricians, firemen, pumpmen, reefermen and welders complete. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. 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, but to process the. Seafarers discharge books, official log books, gmdss log books.
How to get a discharge book or british seamans card in uk. Seamans documents regulations 1987 as they have effect in the isle of man. The seaman s book certifies that theseafarer holding itis a seaman as per the international convention on standards of training, certification and watchkeeping stcw. Posted on february 21, 2016 one of the most important document before any seafarer able to board any local or international ships is the seafarers identification and record book sirb or commonly known as seamans book. Panama seaman book panama seaman book in angola checklist for rank of ship security officer sso complete application form. The merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1987. A catch 22 application for a discharge book and seamens. This makes it eligible for the seafarer to work on shipping vessels. 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 register consists of docket books and seamen s pouches. Discharge books and british seamans card a discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service and is not a proof of identity. You need a seamans discharge book if youre a british seafarer, or are working on a ukregistered ship or yacht. Look in your dads book and it might show the same ship stamp running concurrently.
Merchant navy discharge number records armed forces. The fee for a premium service or personal application see page 8 is. Discharge books and british seamans card uk ship register. Apr 16, 20 however, with your valid seamens discharge book with a stamp if youre returning from duty, or with a joining letter if youre on your way to join a ship, you will still be allowed up to 20 kgs of luggage on top of your normal luggage allowance. A seaman record book also known as continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seamans service. You have british citizenship and work on ships or on large yachts. 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. Panama seaman book panama seaman book in angola checklist for mou mobile offshore units. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book or british.
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. I tried to find the fal convention to better answer the question authoritatively, but cant find it currently. South african yachties can assist in getting you a seamans discharge book, if you have a job on a seagoing vessel that travels more than 8 miles offshore. Seaman book is one of the compulsory document for applying crew transit. The seaman book must contain the name and title of the issuing authority, date and place of issue and a statement that the document is issued for the purpose of the relevant convention. 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. So instead of waiting for their system to resume, i decided to take my seamans book renewal at sm manila. Offshore installation manager, barge supervisor, ballast control operator, chief engineer mou, engineer in charge, barge engineer, subsea engineer complete application form.
Baka nga po di na ako irehire ng company nito pag di marerelease ang seamans book ko kasi di ako maka kuha ng contract at flight details kung wla ako new sirb and passport wala bang ibang magagawa ang marina nyan. I have my great grandads discharge book and it states what his possition was at sea, one of them is an os which is an ordinary seaman, but then he changed to a ww, does anybody know what a ww is. A discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service. Certificate of discharge for seamen issued april 16, 1917 to r. Application for seamans record book and certificate of. 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. 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.
Discharge book records is there any way of viewing discharge book records of merchant navy officers, discharge book and seamans books nos etc after 1972 available now, or proof that you were signed on on ships articles easily availablle. Seafarers discharge book, official log books, list of crew and gmdss log. Application for a discharge book andor a british seamans card under the merchant shipping. Even wikipedia the allknowing does not seem to know, although it contains many tantalizing references. It also provide the continuous record of the seafarers while he she is onboard a ship. A seamans guide to the rule of the road this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Following are the required documents before you apply for a seamans licence book. The most seamans families were found in the usa in 1880. Uk procedure for the revalidation of certificates of competency and tanker endorsement notice to all owners, masters, officers, ratings and those concerned with maritime training.
I went there around three in the afternoon to do some shopping, but for the sake of multitasking i also brought with me all documents required for renewing my seamans book. Coloured copy of first page and address page of passport. Number of previous bermuda sdb na if not applicable iv. United kingdom application for an mca discharge book msf 4509 can be found at gov. Transport canada has updated the seafarers documents service standard june 22, 2018 apply for. 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. My fathers discharge book 19201930s shows ra under voyage. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card gov. A seaman s discharge book, sometimesknown as a seamans service book ssb, is a full record of a seafarers career experience and certification. Requirements for panama seaman book or cdc, document. But legally speaking these claims dont hold much water. I am applying for replacement of my existing uk discharge book note. A seaman s discharge book is a full record of a seaman s career experience and certification.
Feb 09, 2015 i tried to find the fal convention to better answer the question authoritatively, but cant find it currently. Entries must be clearly written as mistakes cannot be rectified without payment of a. What deos ww stand for in a seamans discharge book. The seamans family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920.
Jul 06, 20 a seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seamans service. I think there is a work around for this, it is best to go to the office in person to resolve. British seamans discharge book rovworld subsea information. How to apply for a seaman certificate news jamaica gleaner. The process of how to obtain a seamans book varies on the yachts flag authority.
New york had the highest population of seamans families in 1840. 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. As a seafarer, you would need to have a discharge book if either. Application for a discharge book andor british seamans card. 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. Discharge books which, in certain circumstances will permit the issue of uk discharge books to. Jul 02, 2014 application for a discharge book and or british seamans card. Child, an american able seaman who had served in the s. The special qualification certificates,specify the particular category or rating which the holder is. What is an seaman book continuous discharge certificate cdc. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card how to apply for a uk coc. 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. Seamens cards and the issue of british seamens card will. It is a requirement that seafarers working on uk flagged ships or.
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. What is a seamans book, and can it really replace a passport. 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. Company letter, with position request, signature and stamp. Frequently asked questions crew training bluewater. However, with your valid seamens discharge book with a stamp if youre returning from duty, or with a joining letter if youre on your way to join a ship, you will still be allowed up to 20 kgs of luggage on top of your normal luggage allowance. You wont be entitled to bring extra luggage if youre not joining or leaving a ship. Application, renewal, replacement process october 31.
Application for a discharge book andor british seamans card important. The applicant must schedule an appointment with a transport canada marine safety and security examination centre and complete the applicable forms. Global maritime recruitment solutions are able to help with your application for seamans cards and discharge books. The fee for a first issue, continuation orreplacementbritish seamanscard is. Application for seamans record book and certificate of discharge. A discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service and is not a proof of identity. Hi, i have recently had a search conducted at southampton archives and they have been unable to find the records of my relative leslie arthur whitney, who was an apprentice in the merchant navy, and left the service in 1928, to join the police force. A catch 22 application for a discharge book and seamens card. In 1840 there were 17 seamans families living in new york. I am applying for replacement of my existing united kingdom discharge book if your existing discharge book is full it should be submitted with this application.
The fee for a first issue, continuation or replacement uk discharge book is. 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. Panama seaman book cdc checklist for other ratings including ordinary seamen, fitters, carpenters, electric engineers, electricians, firemen, pumpmen, reefermen and welders complete. A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seamans service.
Application for a discharge book and or british seamans card. The docket books normally include the following information. Bermuda seamans discharge book application crew id, name, rank b. Employers declaration for a british seamans card not required for. What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman. Seaman service book ssb is a continuous record of a seamans service issued in pakistan. Frequently asked questions crew training bluewater yachting. If, however, your uk discharge book has been lost or damaged, a full explanation of. Could someone give me some advise on how to obtain one. The south african consulate in italy wont issue a seamans book to south. Gmdss certificate passport or discharge book evidence of competency in english language see the guidance notes in the application form for details on this 2 x passport photos one certified, the other with your name and date of birth fee of. Rumours are rife within the industry that a seamans book can carry weight to back up or even replace visa applications or passports.
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