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. 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. 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. Seaman service book ssb is a continuous record of a seamans service issued in pakistan. An application for an irish seafarers discharge book can be made if you are. The discharge book for merchant seamen, or more formally the continuous certificate of discharge, was introduced in 1900. 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. To apply in person you must have an appointment with a marine office. Seaman book cdc issued in 1 day time with web verification functional within 24 hour and valid for 5 years.
Assistance with filing or processing panama seaman book. 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. Extension of the period of stay and application for visa. Marinet is an internetbased ecommerce system owned by the maritime and port authority of singapore for the maritime community. Even wikipedia the allknowing does not seem to know, although it contains many tantalizing references. When the application process is started, we will also issue a temporal certification ct which entitles the sailor to be fully able to work on board of panama flagstate vessels for 3 months while the coc or coe is being processed. The fifth register of seamans service 1941 to 1972. Panama certificates of competency and endorsement, seaman. What is a seamans book, and can it really replace a passport. Reich shipping solutions filing assistance and support services.
At the consulate we can assist you or your seafarers obtaining the full term coc or a coe, together with the seaman discharge book. A treatise on practical seamanship as want to read. Rumours are rife within the industry that a seamans book can carry weight to back up or even replace visa applications or passports. This is the usequivalent of a seamans discharge book. Bermuda seamans discharge book application crew id, name, rank b. Hisher distinguishing marks na if not applicable iii. It also provide the continuous record of the seafarers while he she is onboard a ship. Records of individual merchant seamens sea service details are held in alphabetical surname order. 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. This document certifies that the person holding is a seaman as per the international convention on standards of training, certification and. The special qualification certificates,specify the particular category or rating which the holder is. 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. The kep employee receives and checks the documents that are presented by the citizen. 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.
A seamans discharge book sdb, sometimes known as a seamans service book ssb is an official and legal record of a seamans career. A catch 22 application for a discharge book and seamens. Requirements embassy and consulate general of panama in. 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.
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. But legally speaking these claims dont hold much water. Belize seaman book we will assist you in filing and. The seamans book also provides a travel document that can be used with a passport and, in some cases, in lieu of a passport. A seamans book of sea stories kindle edition by forester, c s, marryat, captain, monsarrat, nicholas, fox, uffa, machardy, charles, winton, john, fforde. You apply online for a discharge book by filling in the application form, which is to be submitted to. The following information must be provided in the body of the email. Procedure of issue of seamans discharge book drupal. Name of seaman, date and place of birth, discharge seamans book number, rank, details of the ships on which he served. The seaman s book is one of the compulsory documents for applying crew transit visas. Panama seaman book cdc checklist for other ratings including ordinary seamen, fitters, carpenters, electric engineers, electricians, firemen, pumpmen, reefermen and welders complete. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card gov. Panama seaman book panama seaman book in angola checklist for engineers third 3rd engineer, second 02nd engineer and chief engineer complete application form. If, during check, a missing or uncomplete document is discovered, the employee informs the citizen and refrains from.
We are the authorized seafarer agency which is processing panama cdc in india. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card. Requested by ee emn ncp on 18 march 2011 compilation. 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. When i returned to canada i contacted the marine division, and told them where i lived. I tried to find the fal convention to better answer the question authoritatively, but cant find it currently. 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. A seamans discharge book sdb, sometimes known as a seamans service book ssb is an official and legal record of a seamans career experience and certification.
If you want a discharge book in order to document your seagoing service. We are an international mca certified yacht crew recruitment and placement agency specializing. A number date and place of birth details of the ribbons, medals and clasps actually issued. Liberia seaman book we will assist you in filing and. I am not in possession of an irish seafarers identity card andor an irish discharge book except that which i attached hereto for cancellation. What is a seamans book, and can it really replace a passport for some or all immigration purposes. Afaik, it does not work that way, it is not a type of discount that you get at a counter by showing a seamans book or id. The required items to be submitted with seamans discharge book sdb application are. 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.
Whether you are crew, excrew, ship enthusiasts or cruisers, this is the forum for you. A seaman s discharge book, sometimes known as a seamans service book ssb, is a full record of a seafarers career experience and certification. 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. A seaman s discharge book is a full record of a seaman s career experience and certification. A seafarer discharge book sdb is issued to any bona fide seafarer serving, or wishing to serve, on a cayman. All personnel working on board of a vessel registered with the panamanian flag is required to have either a full term panama certificate of competency coc or a certificate of endorsement known as coe, cra, cdc for a coc issued by another flagstate, and a panamanian seaman discharge book. The merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1987. The general consulate of panama is one of the few consulates in europe and the only one in france to process seaman book requests. The author of two years before the mast outlines practical aspects of seamanship such as setting sails and tying knots as well as the roles and duties of.
Application for a discharge book, british seamans card. A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seamans service. Superyacht crew agency professional yacht crew recruitment for luxury yachts. Seafarers certification seaman book mariteam services. Apply seaman discharge book cdc in india for offshore, shipping and cruiseline, new renewal, panama, liberian, palau, st kitts and nevis with online verification and acceptance all over the world.
Dockwalk the essential site for captains and crew docktalk. A british seamans card bsc is an internationally accepted document which allows a british seafarer to land at foreign ports. Panamanian seamans book rovworld subsea information. It is the basic document for the registration of crew members in the central crew information register. I, the undersigned, declare that the applicant is personally known to me and i recommend that heshe may be issued a seamans discharge. The service used by the consulate of panama in london is first class sign for by royal mail please note that the delivery of the books is not included in the quoted price. A discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service and is not a proof of identity. The seafarer must be in possession of a seamans book monsterboekje, which provides information on an individuals work experience and educational background.
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. Discharge books are used to documents seafarers seagoing service. Consulate provide the marine, when obtaining a seaman book or its temporary certificate, with maximum of reduced costs only the cost of shipping of ct and seaman book to the address you choose. Company letter, with position request, signature and stamp. A seaman book is a continuous record of a seamans service. Seafarer certificate of competency and seamans book. When applying for a national seafarers card, certification of the applicants occupation must be included, which may be a seamans discharge book, or a certificate issued by an employer, an employment office or an institute of learning. Requirements for panama seaman book or cdc, document. What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman.
Seaman book is one of the compulsory document for applying crew transit visas. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book or british seamans card. These kind of discounts are usually given to seamen by their companies ship owners, the company will contact the airline and get a special discount. The singapore seaman discharge book sdb is only issued to singapore citizen or permanent resident for the purpose of logging hisher. 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. Follow these easy steps to obtain your sirb or seamans book. Seafarers discharge book and id card seafarers ireland. Seamans discharge book is issued to persons studying at maritime educational institutions and assigned to do inservice training on a vessel. This document certifies that the person holding is a seaman as per. Hopefully i will get my hands on it over the next few days and come back to edit it. You need a seamans discharge book if youre a british seafarer, or are working on a ukregistered ship or yacht. Liberia seaman book seaman record book or continuous. Application for a discharge book andor a british seamans.
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