Quite a few aussies work for uk based companies and agencies, and if they need a seamans book a british one is not available for them. A seamans discharge book, sometimes known as a seaman s service book ssb, is a full record of a seafarers career experience and certification. A seaman record book also known as continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seamans service. Registers of seamen engaged before the shipping master, 18591923. 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. Standard processing time for this document is three working days. The light between oceans by ml stedman penguin books australia. Seamans book is the common name for a discharge book. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book or british seamans card. 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. Australian seafarers service book the purpose of the assb is to help you keep a personal record of your sea service. They can be issued by the yachts flag authority for the purpose of proving onboard yacht service. I have not held at any time a seamans document containing the same information as a discharge book issued by one of the governments listed in note 4. Should the original seamans book be found if declared lost it should be immediately returned to this authority.
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. 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. 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 discharge book for merchant seamen, or more formally the continuous certificate of discharge, was introduced in 1900. 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. In order to be used as a passport, the situation must be appropriate i. Variants appeared in humor books and periodicals over the next several decades. 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. Complete an application form and submit to the registrar of seafarers, along with. The applicant must schedule an appointment with a transport canada marine safety and security examination centre and complete the applicable forms. The control of ports and shipping in western australia was one of the earliest.
If you have previously held a uk discharge book, please enter the number here. The assb is a record of service only and should not be used as a document of identity for the purpose of the international labour organisation convention no. The merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1987. Lighthouse and naval vessel urban legend wikipedia. 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 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 seamans book provides a travel document that can be used instead of a passport in some cases. Hev you considered getting a panamanian seamans book as i believe they are a lot easier to obtain. State records authority of new south wales, kingswood, new south wales, australia. 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. If the op holds a 100 ton uscg license without twic then the license has been invalid for several years. A seamans discharge book is a full record of a seamans career experience and certification.
Towards the end of the application process, you can choose to pick up the discharge book. 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. The fee for a first issue, continuation orreplacementbritish seaman scard is. It is a requirement that seafarers working on uk flagged ships or large yachts have a uk discharge book or one that is issued. 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. Application for seamans record book and certificate of. This mesmerizing australian novel has been a bestselling book around the world, and hollywood movie rights were recently snapped up by. Application for a discharge book andor british seamans card. This is the usequivalent of a seamans discharge book. Discharge book numbering from ww 2 to 1972 for british. If you need the discharge book faster, you can pick it up from the danish maritime authority.
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. It lists the ships which martin served on from 1950 to 1957. Bermuda seamans discharge book application crew id, name, rank b. This is the usequivalent of a seaman s discharge book. The special qualification certificates,specify the particular category or rating which the holder is.
Discharge book numbering from ww 2 to 1972 for british seamen. Born in england in 1924 martin spencerhogbin spent his working life in the shipping industry working primarily for the blue funnel line. Training record books maritime new zealand maritime nz. Nailsea manor enquiry into seaman drowning report of nautical surveyor. The captain of the seagoing vessel ship signs and records the seafarers seatime, experiences thereof. How to apply for a seaman certificate news jamaica gleaner. They were helpful, gave me an address, told me i needed a letter of introduction from my employer with letter head, and a passport photo. I tried to find the fal convention to better answer the question authoritatively, but cant find it currently. Cayman islands shipping registry of the maritime authority of. The last time i saw an application for a british seaman s book, which was a few years ago, it had a list of nationalities not eligible for a british book. Section 10311 requires a shipping commissioner, when discharging a seaman, either to provide the seaman with a certificate of discharge or to make an entry in the seamans continuous discharge book. Name of seaman, date and place of birth, discharge seamans book number, rank, details of the ships on which he served. The fifth register of seamans service 1941 to 1972.
What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman book. British seamens cards are no longer obligatory for british seafarers. We are able to assist you in south africa with your seamans visa application. 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. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.
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. 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. These regulations revoke the merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1972, as amended, and reenact them with further amendments. Application for a discharge book, 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. 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. Hopefully i will get my hands on it over the next few days and come back to edit it. In 1957 martin decided to immigrate to australia from england, believing it would be. I am applying for replacement of my british seamans card note if your existing. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card msf. Transport canada has updated the seafarers documents service standard june 22, 2018 apply for. 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. Use an australian seafarers service book assb to keep a record of your sea service on an australian or international vessel in.
Liberia seaman book seaman record book or continuous. Seaman service book ssb is a continuous record of a seamans service issued in pakistan. Application for a discharge book andor a british seamans. 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.
I am applying for replacement of my existing united kingdom discharge book if your existing discharge book is full it should be submitted with this application. Application for seamans record book and certificate of discharge. 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. Log books ships, 19101946, series 1616, consignment 1056, items 73173. Seamans record book and certificate of discharge issued to martin spencerhogbin by the ministry of transport.
How do you get a seamans book in australia rovworld subsea. 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. 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. Discharge books and british seamans card a discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service and is not a proof of identity. The fee for a first issue, continuation or replacement uk discharge book is. It also provide the continuous record of the seafarers while he she is onboard a ship. Records of individual merchant seamens sea service details are held in alphabetical surname order. A twic is not a seaman s discharge book and is not a seaman s document of any kind any more than a physical exam or a drug test result. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card gov. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card. Australian seafarers service book australian maritime safety. 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. 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.
Head light keepers general order book, cape willoughby lighthouse sturt light. On board training record book for engineering cadets. The seaman s book provides a travel document that can be used instead of a passport in some cases. Marinet is an internetbased ecommerce system owned by the maritime and port authority of singapore for the maritime community. 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. It requires that certain facts be included in the certificate or in the entry, prohibits other information from being included, and requires the. This makes it eligible for the seafarer to work on shipping vessels. 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. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book or british. Quite a few aussies work for uk based companies and agencies, and if they need a seaman s book a british one is not available for them. How to apply seaman book in australia a seaman s discharge book is a seafarers record of service cum identification booklet, as required by the international stcw convention on seafarers. Application for a discharge book andor a british seamans card under the merchant shipping. British seamens cards no longer require endorsement after 5 years.
The lighthouse and naval vessel urban legend describes an encounter between a large naval. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book and or british seamans card rev 0819. When i returned to canada i contacted the marine division, and told them where i lived. The following information must be provided in the body of the email. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book and or british seaman s card rev 0819. Seafarers discharge book and id card seafarers ireland. There is sometimes an additional line of dialogue where the lighthouse keeper tells the ship captain he is a seaman first class before the. You can choose an alternative address of delivery in the application as such. A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seamans service. Maritime commonwealth government records about south australia. Seamans documents regulations 1987 as they have effect in the isle of man. Hisher distinguishing marks na if not applicable iii. A seamans discharge book, sometimes known as a seamans service book ssb, is a full record of a seafarers career experience and certification.
A catch 22 application for a discharge book and seamens card. Dockwalk the essential site for captains and crew docktalk. I am not in possession of an irish seafarers identity card andor an irish discharge book except that which i attached hereto for cancellation. New south wales, australia, registers of seamen, 18591936. Jul 02, 2014 msf 4509 application for a discharge book and or british seaman s card rev 0819. The last time i saw an application for a british seamans book, which was a few years ago, it had a list of nationalities not eligible for a british book. A seafarer discharge book sdb is issued to any bona fide seafarer serving, or wishing to serve, on a cayman islands ship.
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