Discharge book and seamans card hi chris, as far as i am aware, no you do not need a british seaman s card certainly i have never required one or been told it s needed. Application for a discharge book andor british seamans card. The certificate was essential to the seamans potential for gaining a billet in another vessel. Hopefully i will get my hands on it over the next few days and come back to edit it.
I tried to find the fal convention to better answer the question authoritatively, but cant find it currently. 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. What is an seaman book continuous discharge certificate cdc. Ilo gives green light for covid19 crew annual leave exemptions. The ideal candidate will be confident, and have substantial salon experience in all forms of massage as well as manicures and pedicures, brows and lash tinting. Book is complete record of all his ships served on. 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. 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. A discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service and is not a proof of identity. Either way they should be able to claim benefits if they are unemployed or on reduced income. 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. An mmc is not a discharge book, it is a credential that identifies the mariner and lists the certifications and level. Application for seamans record book and certificate of discharge. South african yachties knows the seamans visa process inside and out for france and italy we can.
Seamans card and book for south african merchant navy. How do i apply for a british seamans discharge book. 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. The required items to be submitted with seamans discharge book sdb application are. It is not intended to be the primary document for purposes of personal identification and border control clearance. Nautilus faqs on covid19 coronavirus nautilus international. 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. The merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1987. 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.
If you use assistive technology such as a screen reader and need a version of. 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. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card. 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. They can be issued by the yachts flag authority for the purpose of proving onboard yacht service. Table 2 total number of seafarers holding egyptian seaman books. 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. The only one you must have is the mca seamans discharge book which will be a record of all your sea service. I would think very carefully about marsec as a career option your best bet is a gbrflagged vessel and you with a gbr seamans book. British seamans discharge book from 1942 to 1942 covering frank sydney newmans service during ww ii. 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.
Sdb application page 1 and 2 page one must be original and cannot be a photocopy. 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. If the op holds a 100 ton uscg license without twic then the license has been invalid for several years. 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. Home resources docs seamans discharge book sdb application. British seamens cards no longer require endorsement after 5 years. The following information must be provided in the body of the email. Dockwalk the hidden benefits of a seamans book books. Mar 2, 2015 dockwalk the hidden benefits of a seamans book. If you need the discharge book faster, you can pick it up from the danish maritime authority.
You should expect to receive your discharge book by mail within a week. Bermuda seamans discharge book application crew id, name, rank b. A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record. Application for seamans record book and certificate of. Global maritime recruitment solutions are able to help with your application for seamans cards and discharge books.
What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman. 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. A seamans discharge book is a full record of a seamans career experience and certification. Marinet is an internetbased ecommerce system owned by the maritime and port authority of singapore for the maritime community. This is the usequivalent of a seaman s discharge book.
If you want a discharge book in order to document your seagoing service. It was an indentification card that listed unlicensed ratings on the back. Jul 02, 2014 msf 4509 application for a discharge book and or british seaman s card rev 0819. Seamans discharge book preferred experience and attributes required. The captain of the seagoing vessel ship signs and records the seafarers seatime, experiences thereof. The singapore seaman discharge book sdb is only issued to singapore citizen or permanent resident for the purpose of logging hisher.
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. Application for a discharge book and or british seamans card. 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. A seamans discharge book, sometimes known as a seamans service book ssb, is a full record of a seafarers career experience and certification. Seafarers social life and its effect on maritime safety with respect to. The discharge book for merchant seamen, or more formally the continuous certificate of discharge, was introduced in 1900. 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. 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. Candidates with extra skills and interests to add to the crew dynamics is.
Seaman book is one of the compulsory document for applying crew transit visas. Dockwalk the essential site for captains and crew docktalk. 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. How ever to get a seamans card and discharge book i need to be british or have the right of abode in the uk. Seaman service book ssb is a continuous record of a seamans service issued in pakistan. Every seafarer must carry this document while on board, which is also an official and legal. Discharge book and seamans card hi chris, as far as i am aware, no you do not need a british seamans card certainly i have never required one or been told its needed. Dec 30, 20 what is an seaman book continuous discharge certificate cdc.
Should the original seamans book be found if declared lost it should be immediately returned to this authority. A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seaman s service. Need help with your seamans card and book application. I was going to ask why you wanted one, but this has now been explained. I have not held at any time a seamans document containing the same information as a discharge book issued by one of the governments listed in note 4.
What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman book. I understand that the nmci has a right to retain any irish seafarers identity card andor discharge. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card gov. Withdrawal of seamans discharge book facility from. An application for an irish seafarers discharge book can be made if you are. Discharge books are used to documents seafarers seagoing service. Ministry of shipping continuous certificate of discharge. Complete an application form and submit to the registrar of seafarers, along with. Frequently asked questions crew training bluewater.
Accommodation you will need to book accommodation for the duration of your stay. You can choose an alternative address of delivery in the application as such. If you decide to stay in a crew house, please remember that you will accept and pay all charges as the crew houses need full payment in their accounts. There is no validity period for seaman discharge book issued to singapore citizen or permanent resident. Petition withdrawal of seamans discharge book facility from maritime security personnel more details i am petitioning the government to offer a solution to the situation that many privately contracted armed security personnel pcasps find themselves in as a result of the introduction of the maritime labour convention 2006. These regulations revoke the merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1972, as amended, and reenact them with further amendments. To apply in person you must have an appointment with a marine office. A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seamans service. Stay informed on our latest shipping notices and guidance notes. Hev you considered getting a panamanian seamans book as i believe they are a lot easier to obtain. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card msf.
There are several specialised seafarers tax advisory services available but. Section 10311 requires a shipping commissioner, when discharging a seaman, either to provide the seaman with a certificate of discharge or to make an entry in the seamans continuous discharge book. Seafarers discharge book and id card seafarers ireland. Towards the end of the application process, you can choose to pick up the discharge book.
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. How to apply seaman book in australia a seaman s discharge book is a seafarers record of service cum identification booklet, as required by the international stcw convention on seafarers. This is the usequivalent of a seamans discharge book. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Hisher distinguishing marks na if not applicable iii. British seamens cards are no longer obligatory for british seafarers.
May 2020 however may be on standby due to the current covid19 situation package. The british seamens discharge book, not to be confused with the now almost now obsolete seamens card is the official mca and red ensign. It is not intended to be the primary document for purposes of. 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. It requires that certain facts be included in the certificate or in the entry, prohibits other information from being included, and requires the secretary to keep records of all discharges. South pacific cruising we are looking for a dynamic young lady to join this highly active team who are all sports enthusiasts. How to apply seaman book in australia a seamans discharge book is a seafarers record of service cum identification booklet, as required by the international stcw convention on seafarers. There are hidden benefits by having a seamans book, which is also a common name for a discharge book. It requires that certain facts be included in the certificate or in the entry, prohibits other information from being included, and requires the. 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.
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