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. 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. Your signature or mark date if you are unable to sign, a witness should sign alongside your mark. How ever to get a seamans card and discharge book i need to be british or have the right of abode in the uk. Wiper, junior ordinary seaman, gptrainee messman wo book. I seem to recall that you might be issued with a seamans card which should cover you to board and then get the seamans book form signed and stamped during your first voyage. Hev you considered getting a panamanian seamans book as i believe they are a lot easier to obtain. If the op holds a 100 ton uscg license without twic then the license has been invalid for several years. Discharge books are used to documents seafarers seagoing service. I have just renewed mine, my original book was full.
A seamans discharge book, sometimes known as a seaman s service book ssb, is a full record of a seafarers career experience and certification. If you go to the marine and coastguard agency website, i think its under the department of transport, then it tells you what exactly you will need to apply for a discharge book. Service levels and fee information we aim to process all standard service postal applications within ten working days of receipt and all premium service postal applications within one working day of receipt. Bermuda recognises discharge books issued by the uk, the isle of man, cayman islands and gibraltar. 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. Aberdeen seafarers centre, 184192 market street, aberdeen, ab11 5pq. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card msf. If you need the discharge book faster, you can pick it up from the danish maritime authority. The link below you will take you to a webpage where you can see pictures of an old discharge book, an 1892 discharge certificate and a cr10, amongst other things.
The special qualification certificates,specify the particular category or rating which the holder is. Seaman book is one of the compulsory document for applying crew transit. I am not in possession of an irish seafarers identity card andor an irish discharge book except that which i attached hereto for cancellation. These regulations revoke the merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1972, as amended, and reenact them with further amendments. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book and or british seaman s card rev 0819. The aberdeen seafarers centre is an independent charity formed in 2008 and opened its doors in december 2011. It was an indentification card that listed unlicensed ratings on the back.
Seamans discharge book is issued to a registered seafarer who is employed for service on a ship involved in international shipping and who has a personal identity document issued by. 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. British seamans discharge book rovworld subsea information. The following information must be provided in the body of the email. Every seafarer must carry this document while on board, which is also an official and legal. 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. Discharge books and british seamans card uk ship register. How to apply seaman book in australia a seamans discharge book is a seafarers record of service cum identification booklet, as required by the international stcw convention on seafarers. It also provide the continuous record of the seafarers while he she is onboard a ship. What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman 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 seamen s card,i have all the forms in front of me, but to process the. The local authorities in some countries expect every crew member to hold a discharge book issued by the flag state.
An mmc is not a discharge book, it is a credential that identifies the mariner and lists the certifications and level of training if any held. Complete an application form and submit to the registrar of seafarers, along with. Although independent, we work ecumenically in partnership with the apostleship of the sea, the sailors society and the mission to seafarers. You should expect to receive your discharge book by mail within a week. An application for an irish seafarers discharge book can be made if you are. You can choose an alternative address of delivery in the application as such. The fee for a first issue, continuation or replacement uk discharge book is. 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. Please note that no fee is payable in respect of a replacement uk discharge book or. I have a copy of a discharge book, which i suspect was one of the first batch produced.
A catch 22 application for a discharge book and seamens. Sdb application page 1 and 2 page one must be original and cannot be a photocopy. Discharge book numbering from ww 2 to 1972 for british. A seaman s discharge book is a full record of a seaman s career experience and certification. In order to be used as a passport, the situation must be appropriate i. What is an seaman book continuous discharge certificate cdc. Discharge no was 23938 and the printing information shows that it was one of a batch of 140,000 books printed by waterlow in july 1900. A seafarer discharge book sdb is issued to any bona fide seafarer serving, or wishing to serve, on a cayman. The docket books normally include the following information. Fill the form in, add 2 photos get a company letter, walk in to any port authority that does discharge books, south shields,beverly, cardiff, aberdeen to name a few.
Msf 4509 application for a discharge book or british. Number of previous bermuda sdb na if not applicable iv. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book and or british seamans card rev 0819. Seamans book offshore workers forum thailand visa forum. Seaman service book ssb is a continuous record of a seamans service issued in pakistan. Normally all you need to apply is a letter from your company stating that you work onboard a particular named vessel for them, the vessel must be uk registered as far as i know that may be a problem nowadays. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card gov.
If you want a discharge book in order to document your seagoing service. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book or british seamans. E or eng or engr, engineer, sos, senior ordinary seaman. One is the seamans card and is red the other is the seamans discharge book which is blue, its the blue one you need. The design of the book changed between 1915 and 1917. 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. The seaman s book is issued on the basis of a seafarer s application prepared in the latvians registry of seamen. Hopefully i will get my hands on it over the next few days and come back to edit it. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card. A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seamans service. Jun 30, 2017 i have just renewed mine, my original book was full. The required items to be submitted with seamans discharge book sdb application are. Part c counter signatory discharge book part c is to be filled in by a member of parliament, a justice of the peace, minister of religion, medical or legal.
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. Marinet is an internetbased ecommerce system owned by the maritime and port authority of singapore for the maritime community. Procedure of issue of seamans discharge book drupal. A catch 22 application for a discharge book and seamens card. The discharge book for merchant seamen, or more formally the continuous certificate of discharge, was introduced in 1900. Crew managers and ship managers may apply for seamans discharge books on behalf of individual seafarers. The seamans book provides a travel document that can be used instead of a passport in some cases. Bermuda seamans discharge book application crew id, name, rank b. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. A british seamans card is an internationally accepted document which lets british seamen land at foreign ports without needing a visa. 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. How ever to get a seaman s card and discharge book i need to be british or have the right of abode in the uk. Abbreviations in merchant seamens records the national archives. Basic training, gmdss, advanced firefighting, medical care person in charge, first aid provider, and proficient in survival craftrescue boats.
Application for a discharge book, british seamans card msf 4509. The fee for a first issue, continuation orreplacementbritish seaman scard is. Every seafarer must carry this document while on board, which is also an. This is a bit different to your case, as it appears this is the first time applying. What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman. Towards the end of the application process, you can choose to pick up the discharge book.
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. 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. Should the original seamans book be found if declared lost. Europeans, lascars indians, adenese, goanese and chinese, from 1940 to 1945. Before then the seamen got a loose paper discharge certificate. For advice and assistance please contact crew compliance.
Dec 30, 20 what is an seaman book continuous discharge certificate cdc. Should the original seamans book be found if declared lost it should be immediately returned to this authority. 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. A seamans discharge book, sometimes known as a seamans service book ssb, is a full record of a seafarers career experience and certification. On an unrelated topic, i hope you are not planning on embarking on career in marsec. I am trying to resolve this problem by my self, as i am worried that if i tell my company this they will tell me sorry, and give my job to the next person.
Photographing for a seaman s discharge book takes place in the latvians registry of seamen on the 1st floor in the information room no. 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. Dockwalk the essential site for captains and crew docktalk. Hisher distinguishing marks na if not applicable iii.
I am applying for replacement of my existing uk discharge book note. Apr 05, 2009 as in indian cdc, validity is mention on cdc i. For more information on how to find an agreement and crew list read crew lists, agreements and log books 17471860. Application for a discharge book and or british seamans card. They can be issued by the yachts flag authority for the purpose of proving onboard yacht service.
Discharge book issued by one of the governments listed in note 4, or d. 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. 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. 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. The register consists of docket books and seamen s pouches. Seamans book is the common name for a discharge book. Anglicised spelling of patronyms and forenames is used part 6. A discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service and is not a proof of identity. Jul 02, 2014 msf 4509 application for a discharge book and or british seaman s card rev 0819. I tried to find the fal convention to better answer the question authoritatively, but cant find it currently.
A seamans discharge book sdb, sometimes known as a seamans service book ssb is an official and legal record of a seamans career. A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seaman s service. Application for seamans record book and certificate of. This is the usequivalent of a seamans discharge book. 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. For issuance of the following special qualification certificates when requested to be placed in applicants seamans book. Seamans card and book for south african merchant navy. Seamans discharge book is a seafarers identity and travel document in accordance with requirements of ilo seafarers identity documents convention, 1958. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book or british seamans card. British seamens cards are no longer obligatory for british seafarers. Replacement of a uk discharge book or british seamans card.
You need a seamans discharge book if youre a british seafarer, or are working on a ukregistered ship or yacht. A seaman record book also known as continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seamans service. British seamens cards no longer require endorsement after 5 years. Seafarers discharge book and id card seafarers ireland. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card. The merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1987. Application for a discharge book andor a british seamans. Wii games, karaoke, board games, 2nd hand clothes, book and dvd library exchanges. It is a requirement that seafarers working on uk flagged ships or. 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. I got my seamans book a long time ago and it had to be for a british flagged vessel, not sure how it is nowadays as there arent too many of them left sadly. Application for seamans record book and certificate of discharge.
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