Msf 4509 application for a discharge book or british seamans card. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book and or british seaman s card rev 0819. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book or british. I also declare that the copies of the documents submitted are true copies of genuine documents. A discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service and is not a proof of identity. A seamans discharge book, sometimes known as a seaman s service book ssb, is a full record of a seafarers career experience and certification. Seamans book requirements and fees for application and. Declaration for a british seamans card i wish to apply for a british seamans card. British seamans carddischarge book cruisemates cruise. You should expect to receive your discharge book by mail within a week. 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. British seamen s cards no longer require endorsement after 5 years. Towards the end of the application process, you can choose to pick up the discharge book. 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.
Seafarers discharge book and id card seafarers ireland. For advice and assistance please contact crew compliance. 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 seamans discharge book is a full record of a seamans career experience and certification. If your british, then no you wont need a british seamans card and discharge book. The seaman discharge book will be cancelled if not collected within 2 weeks. Dear sir, good afternoon, we are running seaman courses with approval of indian government. Seamans book is the common name for a discharge book. 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.
Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card gov. Discharge book numbering from ww 2 to 1972 for british. What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman. 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. Certificate issue date certificate expiry date day. A seamans discharge book, sometimes known as a seamans service book ssb, is a full record of a seafarers career experience and certification. Requirements embassy and consulate general of panama in. How do i apply for a british seamans discharge book. 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. I confirm the personal details provided in part a are correct. Application for a discharge book andor a british seamans.
A huge weight has been taken off on seafarers shoulder as maritime industry authority marina announced the new validity of seafarers identification and record book sirb is now 10 years. 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. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If the op holds a 100 ton uscg license without twic then the license has been invalid for several years. Philippine seamans book validity is now 10 years seaman. Of the big lines only cunard have a cruise ship registered in the uk.
The fifth register of seamans service 1941 to 1972. 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. They are located in series bt 364 as the register of seamen, combined index cr1, cr2 and cr10 cards 19181941. 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 tried to find the fal convention to better answer the question authoritatively, but cant find it currently. British seamen s cards are no longer obligatory for british seafarers.
Given proper implementation, this method must be faster and more convenient for everyone. The british seamen s discharge book, not to be confused with the now almost now obsolete seamen s card is the official mca and red ensign group log book, for which any british citizen. Entries must be clearly written as mistakes cannot be rectified without payment of a. A catch 22 application for a discharge book and seamens. For foreign officerscadets, the singapore seaman discharge book will be issued with a validity period of 5 years as an interim measure to.
Seafarer certificate of competency and seamans book business. Your application will not be processed if not fully completed. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card. The merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1987. Crew managers and ship managers may apply for seamans discharge books on behalf of individual seafarers.
It is a requirement that seafarers working on uk flagged ships or. 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. The seamans book provides a travel document that can be used instead of a passport in some cases. Cyprus legislation requires that persons applying for a seafarers identification and sea service record book must be able to swim. Requested by ee emn ncp on 18 march 2011 compilation. Bermuda recognises discharge books issued by the uk, the isle of man, cayman islands and gibraltar. The certificate was essential to the seamans potential for gaining a billet in another vessel. If you need the discharge book faster, you can pick it up from the danish maritime authority. A british seamans card is an internationally accepted document which lets british seamen land at foreign ports without needing a visa. Records of individual merchant seamens sea service details are held in alphabetical surname order. A seafarer discharge book sdb is issued to any bona fide seafarer serving, or wishing to serve, on a cayman islands ship. The seamans discharge book can be issued by the ships flag authority to prove your sea time on and off the vessel and it does help in issuing and arranging seaman transit visa in addition to.
Seamans card has expired, it should be submitted with this application. Discharge books and british seamans card uk ship register. Is there an expiry date on a british discharge book r series. You can choose an alternative address of delivery in the application as such. A number would be 5 or 6 numerals only without a prefix, then the prefix r was introduced and when they were all used up they moved to a uk prefix. Organised by the seamans discharge a number this index was compiled using extracted cards from the other three indexes. With the introduction of online appointment, seafarers can book a schedule in advanced even when they are still on board. Should the original seamans book be found if declared lost it. If you have previously held a uk discharge book, please enter the number here. Frequently asked questions crew training bluewater. British seamans discharge book rovworld subsea information. To apply in person you must have an appointment with a marine office. Hopefully i will get my hands on it over the next few days and come back to edit it.
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. For details of what you will find on each type of card. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book and or british seamans card rev 0819. These regulations revoke the merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1972, as amended, and reenact them with further amendments. Seaman book is one of the compulsory document for applying crew transit. The official facebook page of marinas stcw department posted a photo to inform all shipping company, fishing company, manning agencies, seafarers and all concerned about the. They can be issued by the yachts flag authority for the purpose of proving onboard yacht service. However, this is not mandatory as a seamans discharge book from. Every seafarer on a dutch ship must have a valid certificate of competency vaarbevoegdheidsbewijs.
In order to be used as a passport, the situation must be appropriate i. 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 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. This is the usequivalent of a seamans discharge book. Section 31 exemption from the visa requirement the following foreign nationals are exempt from the visa requirement. Seamans book renewal guide 2019 with photo instructions.
If, during check, a missing or uncomplete document is discovered, the employee informs the citizen and refrains from. 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 seamens card,i have all the forms in front of me. Please read carefully the attached notes before completing this application form ms. 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. The british seamans card and discharge book is normally only needed if you are working in the merchant navy or a british registered ship. Application for a discharge book andor british seamans card important beforecompleting this form, please ensure you have read fully the guidance notes and instructions on pages 4, 5 and 6. Dockwalk the essential site for captains and crew docktalk. In this part of these regulations seamans document means a british seamans card or a discharge book. The british seamens discharge book, not to be confused with the now almost now obsolete seamens card is the official mca and red. Application for a cayman islands seamans 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. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card.
The local authorities in some countries expect every crew member to hold a discharge book issued by the flag state. Seaman service book ssb is a continuous record of a seamans service issued in pakistan. Information on a seamans book required ships nostalgia. United kingdom application for an mca discharge book msf 4509 can be found at gov. 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 seaman s card bsc is an internationally accepted document which allows a british seafarer to land at foreign ports. Seamans discharge book every seafarer, regardless of nationality, on a cayman islands registered ship is eligible to be issued upon request and submission of the required supporting documentation with a cayman islands seamans discharge book. The online application is only for new sdb applications. The kep employee receives and checks the documents that are presented by the citizen. Walkins are still entertained but you must be at their branch early. A seafarer discharge book sdb is issued to any bona fide seafarer serving, or wishing to serve, on a cayman. How long before i can do a resit after a fail result. Name of seaman, date and place of birth, discharge seamans book number, rank, details of the ships on which he served.