If you have previously held a uk discharge book, please enter the number here. British seamans discharge book rovworld subsea information. Mgn will, however, still not be eligible for the issue of a uk discharge book. Bermuda recognises discharge books issued by the uk, the isle of man. Name of seaman, date and place of birth, discharge seamans book number, rank, details of the ships on which he served. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book and or british seamans card rev 0819. Hopefully i will get my hands on it over the next few days and come back to edit it. 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. 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 to whom a british seamans identity card has been issued or reissued crs 155. These regulations revoke the merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1972, as amended, and reenact them with further amendments. 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.
The seamans book provides a travel document that can be used instead of a passport in some cases. Crew managers and ship managers may apply for seamans discharge books on. Every seafarer must carry this document while on board, which is also an official and legal. Isle of man or any colony, protectorate, protected state or associated state. Declaration for a british seamans card i wish to apply for a british seamans card. What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman. Rumours are rife within the industry that a seamans book can carry. Towards the end of the application process, you can choose to pick up the discharge book. Seafarers discharge book and id card seafarers ireland. You should expect to receive your discharge book by mail within a week. My first book issued in august 1947 is called continuous certificate of discharge has a r but only space for 25 entries for ships, whereas my second book issued in april 1952 is calledseamans record book and certificates of discharge has 60 entries, also with an r. It forms a full record of a seafarers sea service, career experience and certification.
This book is issued in accordance with international labour organisation ilo. The merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1987. Generally speaking, you do not need to apply for a new seamans book from a different shipping registry each time you change to a different flagged yacht, explains strathdee. Records of individual merchant seamens sea service details are held in alphabetical surname order. Application for a discharge book andor a british seamans card under the merchant shipping. 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. Validity of seamans book for ratings is 5 years isle of man no expiration. Record of sea service isle of man ship registry home. Hisher distinguishing marks na if not applicable iii. It also provide the continuous record of the seafarers while he she is onboard a ship. 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. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book or british. 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. Marshall islands all you need to know about seafarers.
In order to be used as a passport, the situation must be appropriate i. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card. Information on a seamans book required ships nostalgia. Many yacht crewmembers apply to us for an isle of man discharge book if they are joining one. 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. A seamans discharge book sdb, sometimes known as a seamans service book ssb is issued to a bonafide seafarer who is either serving or wishing to serve, onboard a ship.
Crew managers and ship managers may apply for seamans discharge books on behalf of individual seafarers. Should the original seamans book be found if declared lost it should be immediately returned to this authority. If the op holds a 100 ton uscg license without twic then the license has been invalid for several years. The sdb forms a record of the seafarers sea service, but is not a seafarer identity document issued in accordance with the ilo seafarers identity documents convention, 1958 c108 as revised by c185.
What is an seaman book continuous discharge certificate cdc. 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. Seafarers discharge books, official log books, gmdss log books. British seamens cards no longer require endorsement after 5 years.
Bermuda recognises discharge books issued by the uk, the isle of man, cayman islands and gibraltar. The kep employee receives and checks the documents that are presented by the citizen. A seafarer discharge book sdb is issued to any bona fide seafarer serving, or wishing to serve, on a cayman islands ship. If, during check, a missing or uncomplete document is discovered, the employee informs the citizen and refrains from. 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. 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. 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. Bermuda seamans discharge book application crew id, name, rank b. Schengen visa application, cayman island seamans book, boat flag state. Application for seamans record book and certificate of. A huge weight has been taken off on seafarers shoulder as maritime industry authority marina announced the new validity of seafarers identification and record book sirb is now 10 years.
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. This log or record book certifies that the person holding this document is a seaman as per the international convention on standards of training, certification and watch keeping for seafarers abbreviated as stcw 1978 as amended from time to time. Seafarers holding discharge books issued by one of the governments listed in the annex to this. A seamans discharge book, sometimes known as a seamans service book ssb, is a full record of a seafarers career experience and certification. Seafarers discharge book, official log books, list of crew and.
Dockwalk the essential site for captains and crew docktalk. Seaman service book ssb is a continuous record of a seamans service issued in pakistan. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book or british seamans card. The following information must be provided in the body of the email. 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. Needs replacement when pages of issued seamans book are completely filledup.
An application for an irish seafarers discharge book can be made if you are. The ship registry has now started to publish a new document, titled seafarers record of sea service. A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record. To apply in person you must have an appointment with a marine office. 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. Complete an application form and submit to the registrar of seafarers, along with. A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seamans service. You can choose an alternative address of delivery in the application as such. 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. Marinet is an internetbased ecommerce system owned by the maritime and port authority of singapore for the maritime community.
Seamans books global yachties recruiters france antibes. The special qualification certificates,specify the particular category or rating which the holder is. From 01 april 2019 the isle of man iom ship registry has stopped issuing discharge books. A seamans book also sometimes known as a discharge book is normally required for seafarers to work onboard seagoing vessels.
The fifth register of seamans service 1941 to 1972. This is the usequivalent of a seamans discharge book. 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. Seamans books are useful for logging sea service, seamans fares extra luggage on flights that accommodate seafarers, as a second form of identification, visa applications for. Many yacht crewmembers apply to us for an isle of man discharge book.
The local authorities in some countries expect every crew member to hold a discharge book issued by the flag state. If you need the discharge book faster, you can pick it up from the danish maritime authority. The official facebook page of marinas stcw department posted a photo to inform all shipping company, fishing company, manning agencies, seafarers and all concerned about the new marina circular no. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card. Seaman book is one of the compulsory document for applying crew transit visas. 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. Statement of a seaman seeking to transfer to the national register, the loss of his british seamans identity card and for his merchant navy clothing book. I tried to find the fal convention to better answer the question authoritatively, but cant find it currently. This makes it eligible for the seafarer to work on shipping vessels.
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. Liberia seaman book seaman record book or continuous. Dominica expiration of seamans book for officers follow the validity of certificate of competencyendorsement. This new publication replaces the seamans discharge book which has traditionally. They were replaced in 7273 by a new book entitled seamans discharge book. Application for a discharge book andor a british seamans. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card gov. They were helpful, gave me an address, told me i needed a letter of introduction from my employer with letter head, and a passport photo. Discharge book numbering from ww 2 to 1972 for british. When i returned to canada i contacted the marine division, and told them where i lived. A seamans discharge book is a full record of a seamans career experience and certification. Posted on march 7, 2018 by all you need to know about seaman discharge books and basic safety training courses the following stcw parties maintain websites that provide direct access to registers of certificates and endorsements where their validity can be checked online.
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