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. British seamans discharge book rovworld subsea information. Seaman book new application renewal onsite onboard. Seaman book in south africa gumtree classifieds in south africa. 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. Panama seaman book panama seaman book in angola checklist for engineers third 3rd engineer, second 02nd engineer and chief engineer complete application form. Seamans discharge book incorrect info genealogy chat. Our covid19 community guidelines tips, advice and news related to trading on gumtree during the covid19 crisis. A seamans discharge book, sometimes known as a seaman s service book ssb, is a full record of a seafarers career experience and certification. Anti piracy maritime security services armed guards. Requirements and procedure for seamans book new applicants. South african citizens may enter with a passport that must be valid upon arrival b. The south african maritime safety authority 146 lunnon road. Where seamans record book andor certificate of discharge are used, there must be a testimonial from the company.
Discharge books and british seamans card a discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service and is not a proof of identity. What is a seaman s book, and can it really replace a passport for some or all immigration purposes. 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. 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. Please read the full job description very carefully and ensure you meet all the criteria listed before applying. 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. What is the best way to get around visa issues for. 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. Liberia seaman book seaman record book or continuous. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card. 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. But legally speaking these claims dont hold much water. I tried to find the fal convention to better answer the question authoritatively, but cant find it currently.
To complicate matters further there is a seamans card or a seamans discharge book which can both be applied for uk. 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. You need a seamans discharge book if youre a british seafarer, or are working on a ukregistered ship or yacht. Seamans discharge book preferable female candidates only due to accommodation arrangements. 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. What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman book. 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 south african consulate in italy wont issue a seamans book to south africans working in shengen countries. 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. Travellers with a seafarers identity document, a seaman book, or any. 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. 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. 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.
The following information must be provided in the body of the email. If you use assistive technology such as a screen reader and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please. Jul 02, 2014 application for a discharge book and or british seaman s card. These records detail the sea service record of merchant seamen engaged in the liberation of europe 6 june 1944 to 8 may 1945. 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. This website is published by samsa and uses cookies, which help to run this website in various ways including essential services and analytics.
View gumtree free online classified ads for seaman book and more in south africa. Application for a discharge book andor a british seamans. If you use assistive technology such as a screen reader and need a version of. Hopefully i will get my hands on it over the next few days and come back to edit it. Applicant submits himself or herself to the authorized officer for vetting and be interviewed based on the requisite documents. 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. Your application will not be processed if not fully completed. They were also employed on deck to load and discharge cargoes in west africa. Bermuda seamans discharge book application crew id, name, rank b. 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. A seamans discharge book sdb, sometimes known as a seamans service book ssb is an official and legal record of a seamans career. It is a requirement that seafarers working on uk flagged ships or large yachts have a uk discharge book or one that is issued. How to obtain your seamans book in pretoria same day location. Instead of a visa or a passport, you need the seamans book before going onboard a ship or vessel.
Even wikipedia the allknowing does not seem to know, although it contains many tantalizing references. 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. What we immediately found odd was it lists his colour of eyes as blue and his complexion fair. Those in charge of the ship, the captain and his officers, remained white british. Hisher distinguishing marks na if not applicable iii. 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. A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seamans service. Help on visa info for seamans discharge book holder.
How to obtain your seaman s book in pretoria same day location. Found a job on a yacht while still in south africa. 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. Our recruitment process is structured and our vetting is one of the strictest in the industry. A seamans discharge book, sometimes known as a seamans service book ssb, is a full record of a seafarers career experience and certification. Unless the deckhand went back to south africa, obtaining a shengen visa was not possible. 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. 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. Discharge book no this is to certify that the above named person. 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. 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. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card msf. By continuing to use this website you consent to us using cookies.
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. Application for seamans record book and certificate of discharge. The south african maritime safety authority samsa was established on the 1st of april 1998 under the samsa act 5 of 1998. 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. Application for a discharge book and or british seamans 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 stcw, 1978, as. To go on board, you wont be needing a visa but you will need an sirb seamans identification record book or seamans book. This makes it eligible for the seafarer to work on shipping vessels. Seamans books are absolutely essential for crew who do not form part of the eu and they help our work enormously. They give the seamans name, discharge a number, rank or rating and qualifications together with details of the ships on which they served. They give the seaman s name, discharge a number, rank or rating and qualifications together with details of the ships on which they served. Catalogue description registry of shipping and seamen. Visa application south african yachties global yachties recruiters.
A discharge a book and the related registered discharge a number are issued to a seaman on joining the service. 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. We are able to assist you in south africa with your seamans visa application. Company letter, with position request, signature and stamp. Inside it has details of his name, date of birth, place of birth, appearance, etc. Feb 06, 2017 anyway, his seaman s discharge book has since been found in an old suitcase. Please read the full job description very carefully and ensure. Seamans card and book for south african merchant navy. 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. 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. Entries must be clearly written as mistakes cannot be rectified without payment of a.
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. 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. Applicant must have a valid ghanaian passport or other related documents as proof of citizenship. An application for an irish seafarers discharge book can be made if you are. Rumours are rife within the industry that a seamans book can carry weight to back up or even replace visa applications or passports. Seamans book is the common name for a discharge book. What is a seamans book, and can it really replace a passport. Seafarers discharge book and id card seafarers ireland. 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. Dockwalk the essential site for captains and crew docktalk. The sea service must be recorded on the seamans record book, certificates of. Application for seamans record book and certificate of. Feb 09, 2015 i tried to find the fal convention to better answer the question authoritatively, but cant find it currently.
Instead of a visa or a passport, you need the seamans. Ghana, benin, cape verde south africa, gambia, india, madagascar, myanmar burma, namibia, oman, seychelles, dubai, kusadasi, pt said. Marinet is an internetbased ecommerce system owned by the maritime and port authority of singapore for the maritime community. Application for a discharge book andor british seamans card. What is a seamans book, and can it really replace a passport for some or all immigration purposes. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card gov. He was definitely not in anyway of appearance fair and his eyes were 100% not blue.
Issue of discharge books to uk seafarers changes to. To go on board, you wont be needing a visa but you will need an sirb seamans identification record book or seamans. 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. 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. Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement. Has been assessed in the subjects listed in the relevant syllabus of the south african. 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. 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. 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. 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. Anyway, his seamans discharge book has since been found in an old suitcase. 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. Seaman service book ssb is a continuous record of a seamans service issued in pakistan.
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