Some seafarer certificates require you to complete a training record book sometimes known as trb as part of the required training. In order to be used as a passport, the situation must be appropriate i. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card. 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 documents are of valid and authentic documents. The discharge a numbers were originally numbers only and had risen to 1140000 7 digits by the mid 1920s. They can be issued by the yachts flag authority for the purpose of proving onboard yacht service. The seaman s book provides a travel document that can be used instead of a passport in some cases. 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. 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. A catch 22 application for a discharge book and seamens card. Panama belize seaman book assistance stcw bosiet huet what. The certificate was essential to the seamans potential for gaining a billet in another vessel.
Dr batt is the only doctor licenced to do these medicals in new zealand. A seaman s discharge book is a full record of a seaman s career experience and certification. Discharge of seaman on change of ownership of ship at a foreign port. Information for seafarers about certification, moving into seacert, recognition of foreign certificates, training and career progression. Maritime new zealand s role is to ensure that all maritime activities are carried out safely, with minimal impact on the environment and on our nation s security. Training record books maritime new zealand maritime nz. How to apply for a seaman certificate news jamaica gleaner. Numbering started again then with a letter prefix to indicate the seamans country of origin. Application for a discharge book andor a british seamans. The docket books normally include the following information. Seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate or cdc. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book and or british seamans card rev 0819 pdf, 329kb, 10 pages this file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.
A seaman s discharge book is a seafarers record of service cum identification booklet, as required by the international stcw convention on seafarers. Seafarers discharge book and id card seafarers ireland. It is difficult to estimate the total number of merchant seamen who lost their lives. 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 not intended to be the primary document for purposes of personal identification and border control clearance. What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman book. Bring photo id dlicence, passport or discharge book. The british seaman s card is similar to a british passport and is internationally accepted, allowing seafarers to land at foreign ports without having to obtain visas. British seamens cards no longer require endorsement after 5 years. Seaman s books are useful for logging sea service, seaman s fares extra luggage on flights that accommodate seafarers, as a second form of identification, visa applications for. Jul 02, 2014 msf 4509 application for a discharge book and or british seaman s card rev 0819 pdf, 329kb, 10 pages this file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.
The sections which apply to british seamans cards are in the merchant shipping seamans documents regulations 1987. With the introduction of the fourth register of seamen in 19 a cr1 central record card was completed every time a discharge book was issued. The online application is only for new sdb applications. 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. Global maritime recruitment solutions are able to help with your application for seamans cards and discharge books. Need help with your seamans card and book application. Maritime new zealand s 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. They are generally considered a controlled document, hence not normally available unless youve got a berth, and may be tied to workpermitvisa requirements. Your prospective employer usually applies for it from the flag state under which your vessel sails. 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. This log follows the same pattern as the seamans book, in common use aboard commercial. Nelson seafarers pay respects at pike disaster anniversary. Charges for shipping division maritime and port authority. The required items to be submitted with seamans discharge book sdb application are.
Jul 06, 20 a seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seamans service. Enquire status of application for seaman discharge book sdb a this form allows you to check for the status of an sdb application. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card gov. A discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service. The captain of the seagoing vessel ship signs and records the seafarers seatime, experiences thereof. 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. Receiving a seamans discharge book for the first time. Seafarers certification seaman book mariteam services. The seamans new medical guide paperback may 21, 2012. A seamans discharge book sdb, sometimes known as a seamans service book ssb is an official and legal record of a seamans career. Merchant seamen crewed the ships of the british merchant navy which kept the united. 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.
Seagoing vessels seaman s book river vessels seaman s book. You should expect to receive your discharge book by mail within a week. The register consists of docket books and seamen s pouches. 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. You can choose an alternative address of delivery in the application as such. Towards the end of the application process, you can choose to pick up the discharge book. Shop online for a seafarers log book at burnsco marine nz. This log follows the same pattern as the seamans book, in common use aboard commercial vessels worldwide.
Every seafarer must carry this document while on board, which is also an official and legal record of his sea experience. South african yachties can assist in getting you a seaman s discharge book, if you have a job on a seagoing vessel that travels more than 8 miles offshore. I am aware that it is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false declaration in order to obtain an irish seafarers identity card and an irish discharge book. It is of special application in the servicearea between solas merchant ships and pure leisure. Seafarers book personal record of sea service boat books.
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. 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. Seamans book is the common name for a discharge book. Eng1 british seafarers medical this is the medical. Receiving a seaman s discharge book for the first time.
An application for an irish seafarers discharge book can be made if you are. I am not in possession of an irish seafarers identity card andor an irish discharge book except that which i attached hereto for cancellation. Apr 05, 2009 as in indian cdc, validity is mention on cdc i. Complete an application form and submit to the registrar of seafarers, along with. 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 seamen s card,i have all the forms in front of me, but to process the.
I tried to find the fal convention to better answer the question authoritatively, but cant find it currently. 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. Hopefully i will get my hands on it over the next few days and come back to edit it. What are the requirements for applying for a seamans book. Application for seamans record book and certificate of. Discharge book numbering from ww 2 to 1972 for british. A seamans discharge book is a full record of a seamans career experience and certification. How do i apply for a british seamans discharge book. My understanding is that it s a discharge book, used to record your time onboard.
British seamans card notes religion, medical or legal practitioner, established 5. 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 you need the discharge book faster, you can pick it up from the danish maritime authority. 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 seamans discharge book is a seafarers record of service cum identification booklet, as required by the international stcw convention on seafarers. Sdb application page 1 and 2 page one must be original and cannot be a photocopy. Seagoing vessels seamans book river vessels seamans book. A seaman record book also known as continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seamans service. A seaman book is a continuous record of a seaman s service. This log follows the same pattern as the seamans book, in common use aboard commercial vessels worldwide for recording seatime. The seamans book provides a travel document that can be used instead of a passport in some cases.
British seamans discharge book rovworld subsea information. Seaman book page 2 seaman record book or continuous. We are able to assist you in south africa with your seamans visa application. The merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1987. How long before i can do a resit after a fail result. Seamans book requirements and fees for application and renewal august 21, 2016 september 24, 2016 anvin arganosa 5 comments marina, seamans book, sirb a seamans book or sirb is one among the basic documents a seafarer should have in order for himher to land a job onboard a ship or vessel. Discharge books and british seamans card a discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service and is not a proof of identity. 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.
It is a requirement that seafarers working on uk flagged ships or large yachts have a uk discharge book or one that is issued. Standard processing time for this document is three working days. The discharge book for merchant seamen, or more formally the continuous certificate of discharge, was introduced in 1900. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card. South african yachties knows the seamans visa process inside and out for france and italy we can assist you in making sure you have everything for your visa application in order to avoid delays. What deos ww stand for in a seamans discharge book. Seamans book requirements and fees for application and renewal.
An application for an irish seafarer s discharge book can be made if you are. The seaman discharge book will be cancelled if not collected within 2 weeks. Persons employed on a vessel to carry out specific tasks e. These regulations revoke the merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1972, as amended, and reenact them with further amendments. Application for seamans record book and certificate of discharge. How do you get a seamans book in australia rovworld subsea. Marinet is an internetbased ecommerce system owned by the maritime and port authority of singapore for the maritime community. If the seaman held a discharge book a continuous certificate of discharge. Frequently asked questions crew training bluewater yachting. 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. British seamens cards are no longer obligatory for british seafarers.
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