They also see to that ships have the minimum manning and stuff like that. Letter of experience or discharge book showing position photos 5 medical certificate only the pages that mentioned the position or page mentioned experience please not all the book. But instances abound where a seamans book has helped people to get out of tight spots with the authorities. 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. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card. A continuous certificate of discharge or continuous discharge certificate c. It meant that the ship could return to the uk during the time of the agreement without the need to change articles. Seaman s book is the common name for a discharge book. 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 seamans home will give legal aid to anyone unable to pay for legal.
What is a seamans book, and can it really replace a passport. 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. 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. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card msf. This is the usequivalent of a seaman s discharge book. 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. If the op holds a 100 ton uscg license without twic then the license has been invalid for several years. 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 or any nonbritish citizen employed on a uk flagged vessel can apply. 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. 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.
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. There are more departments, but this is what were interested in when obtaining german endorsements. If you use assistive technology such as a screen reader and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please. Mar 05, 2007 how can i get a seamans discharge book, as i have lost mine answer save. A catch 22 application for a discharge book and seamens card.
Dont go to bed yet, we have one more and that s the seemannsamt seaman s employment office they give out the seaman s discharge book. Seaman s discharge book maritime family history research. The british seamans card is similar to a british passport and is internationally accepted, allowing seafarers to land at foreign ports without having to obtain visas. 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. There are more departments, but this is what were interested in. This is the usequivalent of a seamans discharge book. What deos ww stand for in a seamans discharge book. Enforcement of arbitration clauses in crew contracts. Numbering started again then with a letter prefix to indicate the seamans country of origin. 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. Needs replacement when pages of issued seamans book are completely filledup.
Seaman book is one of the compulsory document for applying crew transit visas. What is a seamans book, and can it really replace a passport for some or all immigration purposes. Marinet is an internetbased ecommerce system owned by the maritime and port authority of singapore for the maritime community. 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. A discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service. 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.
Bermuda recognises discharge books issued by the uk, the isle of man, cayman islands and gibraltar. The captain of the seagoing vessel ship signs and records the seafarers seatime, experiences thereof. 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. You will need to provide satisfactory evidence of your current or intended employment in a ship registered in the isle of man. 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. Name of seaman, date and place of birth, discharge seamans book number, rank, details of the ships on which he served. The fifth register of seamans service 1941 to 1972. Jul 10, 2008 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. Validity of seamans book for ratings is 5 years isle of man no expiration. A twic is not a seaman s discharge book and is not a seaman s document of any kind any more than a physical exam or a drug test result. An application for an irish seafarers discharge book can be made if you are. A seamans discharge book is a full record of a seaman s career experience and certification. This document certifies that the person holding this is a seaman as per the international convention on standards of training, certification and watch keeping for seafarers stcw, 1978, as amended 2010. You need a seamans discharge book if youre a british seafarer, or are working on a ukregistered ship or yacht.
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. 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. Ron strathdee, principal surveyor in charge of standards at isle of man shipping register, agrees. Dockwalk the essential site for captains and crew docktalk.
Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card gov. There has been a good deal of activity in the united states concerning the enforceability of arbitration clauses in crew contracts. Requirements for the issue of a seaman s record book and certificate of discharge the applicant must. Seaman service book ssb is a continuous record of a seamans service issued in pakistan. A discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service and is not a proof of identity. A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seamans service.
Jul 02, 2014 application for a discharge book and or british seaman s card. If you use assistive technology such as a screen reader and need a version of. It is not intended to be the primary document for purposes of personal identification and border control clearance. Copy of passport seaman book basic courses valid letter of experience or discharge book showing position photos 5 medical certificate only the pages that mentioned the position or page mentioned experience please not all the book ship security certificate copy of passport seaman book medical certificate copy of sso photos 5. You apply online for a discharge book by filling in the application form, which is to be submitted to the danish maritime authority. Application for seamans record book and certificate of.
Having requested a new application, select the seaman record book option and press next if you wish to come back and complete the rest of the details at a later date, you can choose to simply save and exit. Petition withdrawal of seamans discharge book facility from maritime security personnel. It also provide the continuous record of the seafarers while he she is onboard a ship. The english seamen have a discharge book and all their discharges are entered in it. Cayman islands shipping registry of the maritime authority of. 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. 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. 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. Complete an application form and submit to the registrar of seafarers, along with. 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. You will need to go to my requests, incomplete document requests, select the application and continue to fill out the missing details.
But legally speaking these claims dont hold much water. This makes it eligible for the seafarer to work on shipping vessels. 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. Seamens pouches 19 1972 for some individual seamen a collection of hisher papers were filed together in what is known as a seamans. You apply online for a discharge book by filling in the application form, which is to be submitted to. Records of individual merchant seamens sea service details are held in alphabetical surname order. Hes heard that saudi arabia is more interested to see a valid seamans book than a passport. 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. Application for seamans record book and certificate of discharge. Seafarers discharge book and id card seafarers ireland. A seamans discharge book is a seafarers record of service cum identification booklet, as required by the international stcw convention on seafarers.
How do you get a seamans book in australia rovworld subsea. A seamans discharge book, sometimes known as a seamans service book ssb, is a full record of a seafarers career experience and certification. What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman book. 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. 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. Petition withdrawal of seaman s discharge book facility from maritime security personnel more details i am petitioning the government to offer a solution to the situation that many privately contracted armed security personnel pcasps find themselves in as a result of the introduction of the maritime labour convention 2006. Resolution vii of the convention concludes that pcasps are not seafarers and as a result are no longer entitled to discharge books or seamans cards from the maritime and coastguard agency. Application for a discharge book and or british seamans card. We are able to assist you in south africa with your seamans visa 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 1995. Rumours are rife within the industry that a seamans book can carry weight to back up or even replace visa applications or passports. Over the past few days the team at whittaker and co have been on the phone constantly regarding the news that maritime security guys will not be able to renew or obtain a seamans discharge book following the maritime convention law definitions of a seafarer document.
I am not in possession of an irish seafarers identity card andor an irish discharge book except that which i attached hereto for cancellation. Hopefully i will get my hands on it over the next few days and come back to edit it. We will assist you in processing a seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate cdc in the shortest possible time and most costeffective price. In order to be used as a passport, the situation must be appropriate i. A seaman s discharge book is a seafarers record of service cum identification booklet, as required by the international stcw convention on seafarers.
A catch 22 application for a discharge book and seamens. 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. A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seaman s service. Jan 21, 2014 we will assist you in processing a seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate cdc in the shortest possible time and most costeffective price. When i returned to canada i contacted the marine division, and told them where i lived. They can be issued by the yachts flag authority for the purpose of proving onboard yacht service. I tried to find the fal convention to better answer the question authoritatively, but cant find it currently. Guidance note 0120 contacting the cayman islands shipping registry to. A british seamans card bsc is an internationally accepted document which allows a british seafarer to land at foreign ports. The discharge a numbers were originally numbers only and had risen to 1140000 7 digits by the mid 1920s. Withdrawal of seamans discharge book facility from. Feb 09, 2015 i tried to find the fal convention to better answer the question authoritatively, but cant find it currently. Vanuatu expiration of seamans book for officers follow the validity of certificate of competencyendorsement. Even wikipedia the allknowing does not seem to know, although it contains many tantalizing references.
The special qualification certificates,specify the particular category or rating which the holder is. A copy of shipping notice 0120 is attached to, and forms part of, this guidance note. If application being submitted using the bahamas seafarer online system, then tick the box and attach pdf copy of supporting documents. 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 section is only to be completed if the applicant is applying for a seaman record book no. Found a job on a yacht while still in south africa. This has culminated in a ruling from the eleventh circuit court of appeals in the case of pineda lindo v norwegian cruise lines no. Full text of seamans handbook for shore leave see other formats. Application for a discharge book andor a british seamans. The seaman s book provides a travel document that can be used instead of a passport in some cases. 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. Dont go to bed yet, we have one more and thats the seemannsamt seamans employment office they give out the seamans discharge book.
What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman. Sep 01, 2018 a seamans discharge book, sometimes known as a seamans service book ssb, is a full record of a seafarers career experience and certification. 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. Sep 09, 2007 a seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seaman s service. Owners, managers and masters of cayman islands ships this guidance note was previously issued as shipping notice 0120 and the content remains unchanged. 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. Whether you are crew, excrew, ship enthusiasts or cruisers, this is the forum for you. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card.
How do you get a seamans book in australia rovworld. The seafarers component of bahamas online registration information system boris was developed and made available for use to parties registered owners and ism managers, or their duly authorized managing agents, of bahamian registered vessels who satisfied the bmas established criteria, including the signing of a user agreement and establishment of an agreed financial arrangement. 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. Withdrawal of seamans discharge book facility from maritime.
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