Where seamans record book andor certificate of discharge are used, there must be a testimonial from the company. The south african consulate in italy wont issue a seamans book to south africans working in shengen countries. Bermuda seamans discharge book application crew id, name, rank b. Panama seaman book panama seaman book in angola checklist for engineers third 3rd engineer, second 02nd engineer and chief engineer complete application form. Our recruitment process is structured and our vetting is one of the strictest in the industry. Application for seamans record book and certificate of discharge. Help on visa info for seamans discharge book holder. Even wikipedia the allknowing does not seem to know, although it contains many tantalizing references. Application for a discharge book and or british seamans card. Catalogue description registry of shipping and seamen. Application for a discharge book andor a british seamans.
Hopefully i will get my hands on it over the next few days and come back to edit it. How to obtain your seaman s book in pretoria same day location. 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. View gumtree free online classified ads for seaman book and more in south africa. The south african maritime safety authority 146 lunnon road.
These records detail the sea service record of merchant seamen engaged in the liberation of europe 6 june 1944 to 8 may 1945. They give the seamans name, discharge a number, rank or rating and qualifications together with details of the ships on which they served. During their service seamen carried their discharge books from ship to ship as proof of their character and as a guide to employers as to their experience and rating. Our covid19 community guidelines tips, advice and news related to trading on gumtree during the covid19 crisis. I actually do have the mmc and twic along with my uscg 100ton license, but i agree with chief that the mmc is not equivalent to a seaman s discharge book. Seaman book new application renewal onsite onboard. An application for an irish seafarers discharge book can be made if you are. Requirements and procedure for seamans book new applicants. Non smoker and with no visible tattoos we thank you in advance for your interest in this position. On elder dempster steam ships sailing from liverpool to west africa, west african crews were employed in the engine rooms as firemen, donkeymen and greasers. 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. By continuing to use this website you consent to us using cookies. Those in charge of the ship, the captain and his officers, remained white british.
Travellers with a seafarers identity document, a seaman book, or any. 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. Discharge book no this is to certify that the above named person. The following information must be provided in the body of the email. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card msf. 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. This makes it eligible for the seafarer to work on shipping vessels. What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman book.
Ive been told by the maritime agency that she needs a seamans card british seamans card is an internationally accepted document which lets british seamen land at foreign ports without needing a visa. It is not as easy as it seems because you will start from the lowest point and you have to work your way up to become captain or part of the highest paid and wellrespected people in the ship. Application for a discharge book andor british seamans card. It is a requirement that seafarers working on uk flagged ships or large yachts have a uk discharge book or one that is issued. I tried to find the fal convention to better answer the question authoritatively, but cant find it currently. You need a seamans discharge book if youre a british seafarer, or are working on a ukregistered ship or yacht. Dockwalk the essential site for captains and crew docktalk. Instead of a visa or a passport, you need the seamans book before going onboard a ship or vessel. Inside it has details of his name, date of birth, place of birth, appearance, etc. Unless the deckhand went back to south africa, obtaining a shengen visa was not possible. 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.
Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card. Liberia seaman book seaman record book or continuous. British seamans discharge book rovworld subsea information. To complicate matters further there is a seamans card or a seamans discharge book which can both be applied for uk. I mean, do the mca frown upon anyone using a pya log book, or do they prefer a proper discharge book from a county, such as a british, caymen, etc etc the reason i ask, is that my current captain is advising me to apply for a british seamans discharge book, as he says that he mca prefer that. Jul 02, 2014 application for a discharge book and or british seaman s card. They give the seaman s name, discharge a number, rank or rating and qualifications together with details of the ships on which they served. In most cases we are dealing with difficult or exceptional cases to try and help arrange visas, so all documentation you can lay your hands on is important. A seamans discharge book, sometimes known as a seamans service book ssb, is a full record of a seafarers career experience and certification. A seamans discharge book sdb, sometimes known as a seamans service book ssb is an official and legal record of a seamans career. Has been assessed in the subjects listed in the relevant syllabus of the south african. Feb 06, 2017 anyway, his seaman s discharge book has since been found in an old suitcase.
The agent in italy said that with a seamans book, the deckhand could have moved about the eu as a mariner without a shengen visa. Company letter, with position request, signature and stamp. Entries must be clearly written as mistakes cannot be rectified without payment of a. Discharge books and british seamans card a discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service and is not a proof of identity. I know of several south african crew without shengen visas but have their seaman book and there is no problems for them to stay on as yacht. What we immediately found odd was it lists his colour of eyes as blue and his complexion fair. Instead of a visa or a passport, you need the seamans. This website is published by samsa and uses cookies, which help to run this website in various ways including essential services and analytics. Rumours are rife within the industry that a seamans book can carry weight to back up or even replace visa applications or passports. A discharge a book and the related registered discharge a number are issued to a seaman on joining the service.
Anti piracy maritime security services armed guards. 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. Seafarers discharge book and id card seafarers ireland. 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 sea time.
South african citizens may enter with a passport that must be valid upon arrival b. As an ex south african and having been at sea for a short while,i was of course able to get both discharge book and seamans id,however this was a long time ago,and things have changed a wee bit. 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. I am free most days in port and i want to be able to get off the ship, but not sure if ill need to get visas in advance or if the seamans discharge book will cover me in these ports. Seamans discharge book preferable b1b2 visa mandatory female only due to cabin arrangements non smokerno visible tattoos we thank you in advance for your interest in this position. The south african maritime safety authority samsa was established on the 1st of april 1998 under the samsa act 5 of 1998. He was definitely not in anyway of appearance fair and his eyes were 100% not blue.
Seaman book in south africa gumtree classifieds in south africa. What is a seamans book, and can it really replace a passport. The sea service must be recorded on the seamans record book, certificates of. 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 sea time records, the discharge book sometimes also allows for sea crew to travel on marine fare tickets which are often at a discounted price with. A seamans discharge book, sometimes known as a seaman s service book ssb, is a full record of a seafarers career experience and certification. To go on board, you wont be needing a visa but you will need an sirb seamans identification record book or seamans.
Seamans discharge book incorrect info genealogy chat. Visa application south african yachties global yachties recruiters. South african yachties can assist in getting you a seamans discharge book, if you have a job on a seagoing vessel that travels more than 8 miles offshore. Seamans discharge book preferable female candidates only due to accommodation arrangements. How to obtain your seamans book in pretoria same day location. We are able to assist you in south africa with your seamans visa application. Issue of discharge books to uk seafarers changes to. I actually do have the mmc and twic along with my uscg 100ton license, but i agree with chief that the mmc is not equivalent to a seamans discharge book. Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
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. Seamans books are absolutely essential for crew who do not form part of the eu and they help our work enormously. 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. But legally speaking these claims dont hold much water. They were also employed on deck to load and discharge cargoes in west africa.
Your application will not be processed if not fully completed. Seaman book new application guide renewal onsite onboard requirements and fees sirb, otherwise known by maritime workers as seaman book or seafarers identification and record book in the philippines, is really so easy to apply. 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. I know it is easy to get and all that, but the thing is im a south african, and applied at the mca for this and was told im not british so they cant give me this. 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. 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. The seamans identification record book sirb or popularly known as seamans book is a major requirement to all aspiring seafarers before they can be considered eligible to work on shipping vessels. Seamans book is the common name for a discharge book. What is a seamans book, and can it really replace a passport for some or all immigration purposes. If you use assistive technology such as a screen reader and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please. Applicant must have a valid ghanaian passport or other related documents as proof of citizenship. I have been researching this for quite some time and it seems like there is not really a seaman s discharge book equivalent available through the uscg. A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seamans service.
Seamans books are useful for logging sea service, seamans fares extra luggage on flights that accommodate seafarers, as a second form of identification, visa applications for. Feb 09, 2015 i tried to find the fal convention to better answer the question authoritatively, but cant find it currently. 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. Seamans card and book for south african merchant navy. What is the best way to get around visa issues for. Valid passports or other travel documents including seamans discharge book, acceptable to the government of kenya are required for all persons wishing to enter kenya. If you use assistive technology such as a screen reader and need a version of. Found a job on a yacht while still in south africa.
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. Seaman service book ssb is a continuous record of a seamans service issued in pakistan. What is a seaman s book, and can it really replace a passport for some or all immigration purposes. Applicant submits himself or herself to the authorized officer for vetting and be interviewed based on the requisite documents. The merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1987. Jan 07, 2020 the seamans identification record book sirb or popularly known as seamans book is a major requirement to all aspiring seafarers before they can be considered eligible to work on shipping vessels. To go on board, you wont be needing a visa but you will need an sirb seamans identification record book or seamans book. Please read the full job description very carefully and ensure.
Marinet is an internetbased ecommerce system owned by the maritime and port authority of singapore for the maritime community. Anyway, his seamans discharge book has since been found in an old suitcase. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card gov. Please read the full job description very carefully and ensure you meet all the criteria listed before applying. Hisher distinguishing marks na if not applicable iii. Issue of discharge books to uk seafarers changes to catergories of eligible seafarers notice to shipowners and managers, masters, officers and crew of merchant ships, skippers, officers and crew of fishing vessels and masters, officers and crew of pleasure vessels including yachts who receive wages for their employment. Application for seamans record book and certificate of. I have been researching this for quite some time and it seems like there is not really a seamans discharge book equivalent available through the uscg.
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