The seaman discharge book will be cancelled if not collected within 2 weeks. A seaman s discharge book is a full record of a seaman s career experience and certification. 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. 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. A seaman record book also known as continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seamans service. A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record. The fee for a first issue, continuation or replacement uk discharge book is. Quite a few aussies work for uk based companies and agencies, and if they need a seamans book a british one is not available for them. Cayman islands shipping registry of the maritime authority of. The docket books normally include the following information. Apr 05, 2009 as in indian cdc, validity is mention on cdc i. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Dockwalk the essential site for captains and crew docktalk.
Mar 19, 2014 home country continuous discharge book or seamans book showing experience of minimum one year or two in case of upgrade of coc for master and chief engineer formal letters of companies employers proving sea experience. 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. 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. Marinet is an internetbased ecommerce system owned by the maritime and port authority of singapore for the maritime community. An application for an irish seafarers discharge book can be made if you are. What are the requirements for applying for a seamans book. British seamens cards no longer require endorsement after 5 years. The discharge book for merchant seamen, or more formally the continuous certificate of discharge, was introduced in 1900, for foreign voyages only. How do you get a seamans book in australia rovworld. The following information must be provided in the body of the email. Coloured copy of first page and address page of passport. The merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1987. British seamans discharge book rovworld subsea information. What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman.
What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman book. 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. A seaman record book also known as continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seaman s service. Seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate or. Frequently asked questions crew training bluewater. What is an seaman book continuous discharge certificate cdc.
I tried to find the fal convention to better answer the question authoritatively, but cant find it currently. I understand that the nmci has a right to retain any irish seafarers identity card andor discharge. Discharge book numbering from ww 2 to 1972 for british. How long before i can do a resit after a fail result. My original discharge book r 878267 was issued at cornhill,liverpool on 20270 and was entitled seamans record book and certificates of discharge and had two spaces for report of your character regarding ability,and general conducte. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book and or british seamans card rev 0819. Go to your flag state for application forms and get this done asap. The required items to be submitted with seamans discharge book sdb application are. Sdb application page 1 and 2 page one must be original and cannot be a photocopy. Application for seamans record book and certificate of. This makes it eligible for the seafarer to work on shipping vessels. When you leave turkey, check into the eu via greece and from personal experience they prefer a seamans book before a passport and with a seamans book it proves the crew member is a.
Company letter, with position request, signature and stamp. Flight deals from sta travel corporate division, given exclusively to. 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. British seamens cards are no longer obligatory for british seafarers. Following are the required documents before you apply for a seamans licence book. Procedure of issue of seamans discharge book drupal. Frequently asked questions crew training bluewater yachting. If you want a discharge book in order to document your seagoing service.
Application for seamans record book and certificate of discharge. The last time i saw an application for a british seamans book, which was a few years ago, it had a list of nationalities not eligible for a british book. Application for a discharge book andor a british seamans. The register consists of docket books and seamen s pouches. These regulations revoke the merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1972, as amended, and reenact them with further amendments. Any romanian citizen can get a seaman book if they pass these conditions. Entries must be clearly written as mistakes cannot be rectified without payment of a. 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. Info for accommodation in france we will give you a list of crew houses to book with availability may affect your trip dates so book this as soon as possible, but please not before you have had a chat with us first. The discharge book for merchant seamen, or more formally the continuous certificate of discharge, was introduced in 1900. How do you get a seamans book in australia rovworld subsea. The book contains the personal information of the seafarer in question as. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book or british seamans card.
Seafarers certification seaman book mariteam services. A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seaman s service. Panama seaman book panama seaman book in angola checklist for master and deck officers 1st, 2nd and 3rd officers mate complete application form. What deos ww stand for in a seamans discharge book. A discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service and is not a proof of identity. A seamans discharge book is a full record of a seamans career experience and certification. Hello hugh,i did lose my discharge book in 19623 in a flat in dingle, when my wife were living,i sent away to cardiff for a copy of the ships i sailed in,i did get them,but they are not the same as they do not put the captains name on each ship i sailed.
Charges for shipping division charges for shipping division. The seamans new medical guide paperback may 21, 2012. Number of previous bermuda sdb na if not applicable. Seamens or veterans association obligatory for seamen, recommended for veterans c copy of passport photo passport must be brought for. A seamans discharge book, sometimes known as a seaman s service book ssb, is a full record of a seafarers career experience and certification. The singapore seaman discharge book sdb is only issued to singapore citizen or permanent resident for the purpose of logging hisher. Before 1900 an individual certificate of discharge would be given to a merchant seaman as he left a ship, but there was no identifying number and individual sheets were easily lost. 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. Every seafarer must carry this document while on board, which is also an official and legal. Enquire status of application for seaman discharge book sdb a this form allows you to check for the status of an sdb application.
Complete an application form and submit to the registrar of seafarers, along with. Hello hugh,i did lose my discharge book in 19623 in a flat in dingle, when my wife were living,i sent away to cardiff for a copy of the ships i sailed in,i did get them,but they are not the same as they do not put the captains name on each ship i sailed in. Hopefully i will get my hands on it over the next few days and come back to edit it. 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.
Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card gov. The fee for a first issue, continuation orreplacementbritish seaman scard is. 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 and 2010. Discharge books and british seaman s card a discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service and is not a proof of identity. Discharge book numbering from ww 2 to 1972 for british seamen. Hisher distinguishing marks na if not applicable iii. To apply in person you must have an appointment with a marine office. It is not intended to be the primary document for purposes of personal identification and border control clearance. Quite a few aussies work for uk based companies and agencies, and if they need a seaman s book a british one is not available for them. 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. Maritime new zealands mnz education and training framework has been developed to ensure new zealandtrained and certified seafarers have the required competencies, skills, and experience to meet new zealand education standards and the international obligations and standards for seafarer training and competence stcw and stcwf. Jul 02, 2014 msf 4509 application for a discharge book and or british seaman s card rev 0819.
Seamans book is the common name for a discharge book. The other, which is termed paraphymosis, is when the foreskin is drawn back. A catch 22 application for a discharge book and seamens. Dakuku peterside said this while addressing nigerian students under the nigerian seafarers. A seafarer discharge book sdb is issued to any bona fide seafarer serving, or wishing to serve, on a cayman islands ship. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book or british. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card msf. 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.
A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seamans service. Application for a discharge book andor british seamans card. Bermuda seamans discharge book application crew id, name, rank b. Your application will not be processed if not fully completed. Dec 30, 20 what is an seaman book continuous discharge certificate cdc. 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. Every seafarer must carry this document while on board, which is also an official and legal record of his sea experience. Man r001 01 application for a discharge book andor a british seamans card under the merchant shipping seamans 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.
How do i apply for a british seamans discharge book. Meremehe teenistusraamat is an identity document issued by estonian police and border guard board in which the name, date of birth or personal identification code, and a photograph or facial image and the signature or image of signature of the holder are entered, unless otherwise provided by law or legislation established on the basis thereof. They can be issued by the yachts flag authority for the purpose of proving onboard yacht service. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card. 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.
The online application is only for new sdb applications. A catch 22 application for a discharge book and seamens card. Man r001 01 application for a discharge book andor a british seamans card under the merchant shipping seamans documents regulations 1987 as they have effect in the isle of man with every application you should part a. 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.
Discharge books are used to documents seafarers seagoing service. Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didnt do than by the ones you did do. They were replaced in 7273 by a new book entitled seamans discharge book. Seafarers discharge book and id card seafarers ireland. Home country continuous discharge book or seamans book showing experience of minimum one year or two in case of upgrade of coc for master and chief engineer formal letters of companies employers proving sea experience. A seaman book is a continuous record of a seaman s service. 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. 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. Every seafarer who is mentioned included ion the crew list needs a seamans book. Jan 27, 2014 following are the required documents before you apply for a seaman s licence book. 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.
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 a british seamans card bsc is an internationally accepted document which allows a british seafarer to land at foreign ports. 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. Nimasa says seaman discharge book readythe nigerian. The last time i saw an application for a british seaman s book, which was a few years ago, it had a list of nationalities not eligible for a british book. 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. Mar 05, 2007 hmmm im sure i have a seaman discharge somewhere around here. Seamans discharge book is issued to persons studying at maritime educational institutions and assigned to do inservice training on a vessel.
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