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. Hisher distinguishing marks na if not applicable iii. Transport canada has updated the seafarers documents service standard june 22, 2018 apply for. A catch 22 application for a discharge book and seamens card. 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.
I tried to find the fal convention to better answer the question authoritatively, but cant find it currently. The discharge book for merchant seamen, or more formally the continuous certificate of discharge, was introduced in 1900. Apr 16, 20 however, with your valid seamens discharge book with a stamp if youre returning from duty, or with a joining letter if youre on your way to join a ship, you will still be allowed up to 20 kgs of luggage on top of your normal luggage allowance. The seamans new medical guide paperback may 21, 2012. A seaman record book also known as continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seamans service. 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. The required items to be submitted with seamans discharge book sdb application are. Seafarer licensing and certificates maritime administration. Need help with your seamans card and book application.
What the tax credits seafarers in the uk can enjoy. 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. Taxis may not pick up or discharge passengers in crosswalks, intersections, bike lanes or opposite street excavations. Seaman specialist info navy net royal navy community. 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.
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. Discharge books are used to documents seafarers seagoing service. It took me a while to find out where to getapply for a seaman s book. 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. The flipside of those prolonged stretches at sea is. If you want a discharge book in order to document your seagoing service.
You wont be entitled to bring extra luggage if youre not joining or leaving a ship. To apply in person you must have an appointment with a marine office. Seafarers certification seaman book mariteam services. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book and or british seamans card rev 0819. 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. Dont go to bed yet, we have one more and thats the seemannsamt seamans employment office they give out the seamans discharge book. However, with your valid seamens discharge book with a stamp if youre returning from duty, or with a joining letter if youre on your way to join a ship, you will still be allowed up to 20 kgs of luggage on top of your normal luggage allowance. Sdb application page 1 and 2 page one must be original and cannot be a photocopy.
The discharge book for merchant seamen, or more formally the continuous certificate of discharge, was introduced in 1900, for foreign voyages only. A discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service. 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. The docket books normally include the following information. Nscc can apply for your flag state endorsement cec and seamans discharge book sb. British seamans discharge book rovworld subsea information. In 1957 martin decided to immigrate to australia from england, believing it would be. A seaman record book also known as continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seaman s service.
The register consists of docket books and seamen s pouches. The seamans book conforms to the requirements of the international labour organisations convention no. Mar 05, 2007 hmmm im sure i have a seaman discharge somewhere around here. I changed roles from warfare specialist to seaman specialist because i thought if the waits were that long then i may as well do something that seemed that seemed the most interesting job rather than joining for a shorter wait time. Tax credits for seafarers in uk an employee working at sea outside the uk can enjoy deduction in his tax bill, provided that he meets certain requirements. Taxis picking up or dropping off passengers must be parallel to the curb and within 12 inches of it. The seamans book provides a travel document that can be used instead of a passport in some cases. The seaman s book conforms to the requirements of the international labour organisations convention no. Marad form12 application for a seafarer discharge book marad form14 application for a water taxi bowman credential licensing. Discharge book numbering from ww 2 to 1972 for british.
Basic seamanship and safe boat handling syllabus application for temporary. In 1957 martin decided to immigrate to australia from england, believing. What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman. How can i get a seamans book here in the philippines. 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. Applications for a maltese seamans record book shall be submitted to the merchant shipping directorate, either by the seafarer or by the company employing.
When proven eligible, a seafarer can get as much as 100% deduction. Meremehe teenistusraamat is an identity document issued by estonian police and border guard board in which the name, date of birth or personal identification code, and a photograph or facial image and the signature or image of signature of the holder are entered, unless otherwise provided by law or legislation established on the basis thereof. All you need to do, is let us know when you send your employment application through, that you need us to complete the employers section on the mca seafarers application form. An application for an irish seafarers discharge book can be made if you are. A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seamans service. These regulations revoke the merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1972, as amended, and reenact them with further amendments. Able seamen, as with any seafaring role, have to balance their family and work lives as they can be at sea for long periods of time. A seamans discharge book, sometimes known as a seamans service book ssb, is a full record of a seafarers career experience and certification. Apart from the usual obviously dodgy hey, you want a taxi guys. As a member of the deck crew, an ablebodied seaman ab has a varied role on board a ship, which is often physically demanding, and by its nature, allweather.
The seaman s book provides a travel document that can be used instead of a passport in some cases. The applicant must schedule an appointment with a transport canada marine safety and security examination centre and complete the applicable forms. A continuous certificate of discharge or continuous discharge certificate c. 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. What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman book. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. 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. Enquire status of application for seaman discharge book sdb a this form allows you to check for the status of an sdb application. A seamans discharge book is a full record of a seamans career experience and certification. Contact us for assistance filing of seaman books, sirb, title endorsements for shipping, offshore, cruise lines. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card. Hi, i have recently had a search conducted at southampton archives and they have been unable to find the records of my relative leslie arthur whitney, who was an apprentice in the merchant navy, and left the service in 1928, to join the police force. 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. A catch 22 application for a discharge book and seamens.
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. The other, which is termed paraphymosis, is when the foreskin is drawn back. A seamans record booklet is a document certifying the holder of such document as a seaman as per the convention of stcw. So, i had my jizz diary, cough, sorry, my seamans discharge book, i had. A seaman s record booklet is a document certifying the holder of such document as a seaman as per the convention of stcw. Any romanian citizen can get a seaman book if they pass these conditions. They also see to that ships have the minimum manning and stuff like that. A seaman s discharge book is a full record of a seaman s career experience and certification.
There are more departments, but this is what were interested in when obtaining german endorsements. Merchant navy discharge number records armed forces. Number of previous bermuda sdb na if not applicable. In addition to records of sea time, the seamans book also allows yacht crew to travel on marine fare tickets refundable and changeable which. Withdrawal of seaman s discharge book facility from maritime. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book without typos from the publisher.
Before 1900 an individual certificate of discharge would be given to a merchant seaman as he left a ship, but there was no identifying number and individual sheets were easily lost. Able bodied seaman maritime industry knowlage center. Oct 15, 2011 merchant navy discharge number records on. 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. 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. 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. What deos ww stand for in a seamans discharge book. This document serves as an identify proof for the holder as a seaman under the convention as well as serves as an record of his discharged duties or experiences onboard thereby ascertaining his seatime, rank, vessel grt, flag registry, etc etc.
Seamans card and book for south african merchant navy. A discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service and is not a proof of identity. Seamans book is the common name for a discharge 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. 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. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card. Every seafarer must carry this document while on board, which is also an. How to get german certificates, endorsment and seamans book. Hopefully i will get my hands on it over the next few days and come back to edit it. Born in england in 1924 martin spencerhogbin spent his working life in the shipping industry working primarily for the blue funnel line. The merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1987. The seamans book is one of the compulsory documents for applying crew transit visas.
The following information must be provided in the body of the email. 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 is acceptable, except in the case of a stateless seaman, who should have a travel document from the country issuing the discharge book. Seamen who are members of the crew of a ship visiting jamaica do not require visas to land while the ship remains at port, but they must depart with the ship. It took me a while to find out where to getapply for a seamans book. According to aljon olfindo manlangit, who shared the inspiring story on facebook, the taxi driver arrived at their home in makati at around 10. Cayman islands shipping registry of the maritime authority of. Bermuda seamans discharge book application crew id, name, rank b. 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. I understand that the nmci has a right to retain any irish seafarers identity card andor discharge. 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. Name of seaman, date and place of birth, discharge seamans book number, rank, details of the ships on which he served. Meremehe teenistusraamat is an identity document issued by estonian police and border guard board in which the name, date of birth or personal identification code, and a photograph or facial image and the signature or image of signature of the holder are entered, unless otherwise provided by law or legislation established. May 10, 2007 a seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seaman s service.
British seamens cards are no longer obligatory for british seafarers. 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. How ever to get a seamans card and discharge book i need to be british or have the right of abode in the uk. A seaman book is a continuous record of a seaman s service. A seamans discharge book, sometimes known as a seaman s service book ssb, is a full record of a seafarers career experience and certification. The seaman discharge book will be cancelled if not collected within 2 weeks. A seamans book is a full record of a seaman s career experience and certifications. 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. 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. Every seafarer must carry this document while on board, which is also an official and legal record of his sea experience. Seamans record book and certificate of discharge issued to martin spencerhogbin by the ministry of transport. The online application is only for new sdb applications. 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, 1978, as amended 2010. In order to be used as a passport, the situation must be appropriate i.
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. They can be issued by the yachts flag authority for the purpose of proving onboard yacht service. 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. Global maritime recruitment solutions are able to help with your application for seamans cards and discharge books. The fifth register of seamans service 1941 to 1972. We arrived to hamburg around 2015 and i found myself a taxi. Find 1 listings related to seaman taxi in bronx on. Records of individual merchant seamens sea service details are held in alphabetical surname order. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card msf. It is issued to seafarers of vincentian vessels for use when travelling to. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card gov. We can arrange taxi transportation against competitive prices for seafarers who need. It is issued to seafarers of vincentian vessels for use when travelling to or from an assigned vessel and for. We offer various kind of services to seafarers and shipping.
Jul 02, 2014 msf 4509 application for a discharge book and or british seaman s card rev 0819. British seamens cards no longer require endorsement after 5 years. It lists the ships which martin served on from 1950 to 1957. Seaman s record book and certificate of discharge issued to martin spencerhogbin by the ministry of transport. Honest airport taxi driver returns bag of valuables to a.
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