Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didnt do than by the ones you did do. Discharge book records is there any way of viewing discharge book records of merchant navy officers, discharge book and seaman s books nos etc after 1972 available now, or proof that you were signed on on ships articles easily availablle. Part c is to be filled in by a member of parliament, a justice of the peace, minister. Seafarers discharge book and id card seafarers ireland. Given proper implementation, this method must be faster and more convenient for everyone. You apply online for a discharge book by filling in the application form, which is to be submitted to. A seaman s discharge book is a full record of a seamans career experience and certification.
Msf 4509 application for a discharge book or british seamans card. The following information must be provided in the body of the email. Rumours are rife within the industry that a seamans book can carry weight to back up or even replace visa applications or passports. It is not intended to be the primary document for purposes of. Renewing your seaman s book is easy and with less hassles now than before. You can get your seaman s book within the day or the. 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. Record ofuse in re ference my travels in the 1950s and 60s. Instead of a visa or a passport, you need the seaman s book before going onboard a ship or vessel. Do you know how to renew an expired seaman s book in the uk, continental europe, asia, the middle east, australia, for which we can the most requests. A discharge a book and the related registered discharge a number are issued to a seaman on joining the service. You may know it as a seaman s service book or a seafarers identity document. 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.
Peak season books take 714 days to process samsa books can incur unforeseen delays due to load shedding, book shortages, etc. Below, you can inter alia read how to apply for a discharge book, how to acquire a certificate of competency and. With the introduction of online appointment, seafarers can book a schedule in advanced even when they are still on board. In addition, all our clients, without distinction, benefiting from efficiency, security and transparency, the guiding principles of the. Bermuda recognises discharge books issued by the uk, the isle of man, cayman islands and gibraltar.
Information in this guide explains who needs a seaman s discharge book. What is a seaman s book, and can it really replace a passport for some or all immigration purposes. 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. Seafarers certification seaman book mariteam services. A seaman s book is a full record of a seaman s career experience and certifications. I have not at any time held a seaman s document containing the same information as a uk discharge book issued by one of the governments listed in note 4, or d. The secretary of state for transport, after consulting with the organisations referred to in section 992 of the merchant shipping act 1970 hereinafter called the act, in exercise of powers conferred by sections 70 and 71 of the act and now vested in him, and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following regulations. What is a seamans book, and can it really replace a passport. Issued by the malta transport centre, this directorate would like to bring to the attention of all those concerned, the issue of a new maltese seamans record book. 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. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card. A seafarer discharge book sdb is issued to any bona fide seafarer serving, or wishing to serve, on a cayman islands ship.
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. During their service seamen carried their discharge books from ship to ship as proof of their character and as a guide to employers as to their. 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. The seaman s book certifies that the seafarer holding it is a seaman as per the international convention on standards of. Requirements and procedure for seamans book new applicants. Application for a discharge book andor a british seamans card under the. Walkins are still entertained but you must be at their branch early. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card msf 4509. You apply online for a discharge book by filling in the application form, which is to be submitted to the danish maritime authority. A seaman s discharge book, sometimes known as a seaman s service book ssb, is a full record of a seafarers career experience and certification. For filipino nationals, an online appointment would be best since you can choose your desired schedule for appearance. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card. A dishonorable discharge and believe you me, theres several that go into the army that do not leave with an honorable discharge. 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 seaman s discharge book sdb.
Bermuda seaman s discharge book application crew id, name, rank b. 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. Catalogue description registry of shipping and seamen. A nonirish 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. The merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1987. Instead of a visa or a passport, you need the seaman s book. Discharge book is full, please submit it with this application or enclose clear. Marinet is an internetbased ecommerce system owned by the maritime and port authority of singapore for the maritime community. Seaman s book renewal 08012016 05102018 mc editor 0 comments. Hisher distinguishing marks na if not applicable iii. Should the original seaman s book be found if declared lost it should be immediately returned to this authority. You are also obliged to ensure that the discharge book has been filled in correctly by the master or that the shipowner issues a record of service.
The seaman s identification record book sirb or popularly known as seaman s book is a major requirement to all aspiring seafarers before they can be considered eligible to work on shipping vessels. Either way, as a british seafarer you will need to get a seaman s discharge book sdb to work on a ukregistered ship or yacht. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book or british. Crew managers and ship managers may apply for seaman s discharge books in respect of individual seafarers and it should be noted that in some countries the local authorities expect every crew member to hold a discharge book issued by the flag state. Consequently, it may legally engage the services of competent persons to discharge the duties of special watchmen and security guards and provide them, as such, with the corresponding firearms and ammunitions. Application for seamans record book and certificate of. If this is the book you would like, please fill in the form below. 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.
In case lost of seaman card discharge book, a copy of the police report needs to be enclosed. Many mariners seem to be having problems locating where they need to apply and they. Is the honorable discharge because seen i ask him to sum it all up. A seaman book is a continuous record of a seaman s service.
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. By going through the services of the consulate general of panama to obtain a seaman book, you benefit from the maritime authority of panama, without any consular administrative fees or commission fees, with a service and without intermediary. How to get a discharge book or british seamans card in uk. Discharge book numbering from ww 2 to 1972 for british. Requirements and procedure for seaman s book new applicants editorial staff public info one of the most promising jobs that male filipinos want is to become a seaman. The us does not issue a seamans book only seamans papers via the united states coast guard. Every seafarer must carry this document while on board, which is also an official and legal record of his sea experience. 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.
There is no validity period for seaman discharge book issued to singapore citizen or permanent resident. 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. It is a requirement that seafarers working on uk flagged ships or large yachts have a uk discharge book or one that is issued. This is after you have completed the application, submitted sea time, a physical exam, drug test, character reference letters and pass the exam for a captains license. A seamans discharge book is a full record of a seamans career experience and certification.
Application for a cayman islands seaman s discharge book page 3 of 7 4 declarations rev 012017 cisr 5 declaration by applicant i, the undersigned, declare that the information i have given is, to the best of my knowledge, true, correct and complete. My number, r576086 was issued at the vindicatrix, 6 june 1952 i had three full discharge books all with the same number to 1994 discharge book numbering from ww 2 to 1972 for british seamen page 4 help. A discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service. Holy hills baptist church 11102019 am brother dennis. We undertake any type of processing that concerns maritime matters with minimal cost and in no time. Even wikipedia the allknowing does not seem to know, although it contains many tantalizing references. It is important that the guidance notes and instructions on pages 4, 5 and 6 are read. It is not intended to be the primary document for purposes of personal identification and border control clearance. The seaman s discharge book is also valid, for all purposes of the law, as the work book for the services rendered by the members of the seamen s register on board ships and crafts and is considered a personal identity document and valid passport for the needs connected with the exercise of. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card gov.
Seaman service book ssb is a continuous record of a seaman s service issued in pakistan. Seamans book renewal guide 2019 with photo instructions. Discharge book and certificates danish maritime authority. The seaman s book is one of the compulsory documents 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 stcw, 1978, as amended from time to time. This new publication replaces the seaman s discharge book which has traditionally been used to record seafarers sea service and is now withdrawn, however any seaman.
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