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. If you use assistive technology such as a screen reader and need a version of. Seamans card and book for south african merchant navy. South african yachties knows the seamans visa process inside and out for france and italy we can. 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. 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. Item includes his edh certificate gained in april 1945 and his certificate of discharge from the mn in august 1946. There is no validity period for seaman discharge book issued to singapore citizen or permanent resident. Dec 30, 20 what is an seaman book continuous discharge certificate cdc. A seamans discharge book, sometimes known as a seamans service book ssb, is a full record of a seafarers career experience and certification. Withdrawal of seamans discharge book facility from. Nautilus faqs on covid19 coronavirus nautilus international. Towards the end of the application process, you can choose to pick up the discharge book.
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. British seamens cards no longer require endorsement after 5 years. I was going to ask why you wanted one, but this has now been explained. An application for an irish seafarers discharge book can be made if you are. The singapore seaman discharge book sdb is only issued to singapore citizen or permanent resident for the purpose of logging hisher. Candidates with extra skills and interests to add to the crew dynamics is. The captain of the seagoing vessel ship signs and records the seafarers seatime, experiences thereof. Parker, a w, hubinger, l m, green, s, sargent, l and boyd, r 1997. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. It is not intended to be the primary document for purposes of personal identification and border control clearance. 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. An mmc is not a discharge book, it is a credential that identifies the mariner and lists the certifications and level.
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. Sdb application page 1 and 2 page one must be original and cannot be a photocopy. If you need the discharge book faster, you can pick it up from the danish maritime authority. A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seamans service. If you want a discharge book in order to document your seagoing service. 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. A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record. 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. British seamans discharge book from 1942 to 1942 covering frank sydney newmans service during ww ii. The certificate was essential to the seamans potential for gaining a billet in another vessel. Either way they should be able to claim benefits if they are unemployed or on reduced income.
The merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1987. A seamans discharge book is a full record of a seamans career experience and certification. 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. What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman book. 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. Seamans discharge book preferred experience and attributes required. Stay informed on our latest shipping notices and guidance notes. 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. 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. What is an seaman book continuous discharge certificate cdc. This is the usequivalent of a seamans discharge book. May 2020 however may be on standby due to the current covid19 situation package. Home resources docs seamans discharge book sdb application. 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.
A discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service and is not a proof of identity. Application for seamans record book and certificate of discharge. If the op holds a 100 ton uscg license without twic then the license has been invalid for several years. 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. 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. 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. You should expect to receive your discharge book by mail within a week. There are hidden benefits by having a seamans book, which is also a common name for a discharge book. A catch 22 application for a discharge book and seamens. How ever to get a seamans card and discharge book i need to be british or have the right of abode in the uk.
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. Seafarers discharge book and id card seafarers ireland. This is the usequivalent of a seaman s discharge book. Complete an application form and submit to the registrar of seafarers, along with. Seaman book is one of the compulsory document for applying crew transit visas. 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. What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman. To apply in person you must have an appointment with a marine office. 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. 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.
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. Seaman service book ssb is a continuous record of a seamans service issued in pakistan. Seafarers social life and its effect on maritime safety with respect to. Hisher distinguishing marks na if not applicable iii. Need help with your seamans card and book application. Mar 2, 2015 dockwalk the hidden benefits of a seamans book.
Table 2 total number of seafarers holding egyptian seaman books. I understand that the nmci has a right to retain any irish seafarers identity card andor discharge. Jul 02, 2014 msf 4509 application for a discharge book and or british seaman s card rev 0819. Accommodation you will need to book accommodation for the duration of your stay. Should the original seamans book be found if declared lost it should be immediately returned to this authority. Marinet is an internetbased ecommerce system owned by the maritime and port authority of singapore for the maritime community. 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. 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. There are several specialised seafarers tax advisory services available but. 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. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card gov. How do i apply for a british seamans discharge book.
Hopefully i will get my hands on it over the next few days and come back to edit it. You can choose an alternative address of delivery in the application as such. It is not intended to be the primary document for purposes of. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card msf. Discharge books are used to documents seafarers seagoing service. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card. Every seafarer must carry this document while on board, which is also an official and legal. Application for a discharge book andor british seamans card. Seamans book is the common name for a discharge book. 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. Book is complete record of all his ships served on. 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.
Ilo gives green light for covid19 crew annual leave exemptions. 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. The discharge book for merchant seamen, or more formally the continuous certificate of discharge, was introduced in 1900. A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seaman s service. These regulations revoke the merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1972, as amended, and reenact them with further amendments. 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.
Dockwalk the hidden benefits of a seamans book books. 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. It requires that certain facts be included in the certificate or in the entry, prohibits other information from being included, and requires the. Dockwalk the essential site for captains and crew docktalk. British seamens cards are no longer obligatory for british seafarers. 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. A seaman record book also known as continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seamans service. Ministry of shipping continuous certificate of discharge. 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 tried to find the fal convention to better answer the question authoritatively, but cant find it currently. Frequently asked questions crew training bluewater. 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. They can be issued by the yachts flag authority for the purpose of proving onboard yacht service. The only one you must have is the mca seaman s discharge book which will be a record of all your sea service.
The only one you must have is the mca seamans discharge book which will be a record of all your sea service. Hev you considered getting a panamanian seamans book as i believe they are a lot easier to obtain. The british seamens discharge book, not to be confused with the now almost now obsolete seamens card is the official mca and red ensign. Application for a discharge book and or british seamans card. South pacific cruising we are looking for a dynamic young lady to join this highly active team who are all sports enthusiasts. The following information must be provided in the body of the email. British seamans discharge book rovworld subsea information. 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. Bermuda seamans discharge book application crew id, name, rank b.