Walkins are still entertained but you must be at their branch early. Discharge book numbering from ww 2 to 1972 for british seamen ive done some research on discharge books and discharge a numbers from ww2 to 1972 to try and get an idea of the turnover of british seamen over the period. The applicant must also have a liberian seaman s book. A seaman s discharge book sdb, sometimes known as a seaman s service book ssb is an official and legal record of a seaman s career experience and certification. Our vision is a community where all seafarers lead healthy, productive and successful lives. We are an international mca certified yacht crew recruitment and placement agency specializing. I have been approached by a friend of my father to prepare a quick tax return for him. If your british, then no you wont need a british seamans card and discharge book. The seaman s identification record book sirb or popularly known as seaman s book is a major requirement to all aspiring seafarers before they can be considered eligible to work on shipping vessels. Given proper implementation, this method must be faster and more convenient for everyone. Seaman service book ssb is a continuous record of a seaman s service issued in pakistan. How do i apply for a british seaman s discharge book. The docket books normally include the following information. The seaman s discharge book is also valid, for all purposes of the law, as the work book for the services rendered by the members of the seamen s register on board ships and crafts and is considered a personal identity document and valid passport for the needs connected with the exercise of.
The contents of the records vary, but they usually include name, age, place of birth, register ticket, ship names, and dates of voyages. Surprisingly, not a lot of people know what the hidden benefits are by having a seaman s book which is also a common name for a discharge book or a seaman s identification and record book. A discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service and is not a proof of identity. What entries do i need to post on the tax return as this is a first for me. Been discussing discharge book description of voyages with few colleagues this morning and we are unsure of what some of our description of voyages are. Frequently asked questions crew training bluewater.
Application for a discharge book, british seaman s card msf 4509. The british seamans card and discharge book is normally only needed if you are working in the merchant navy or a british registered ship. You need a seamans discharge book if youre a british seafarer, or are working on a uk registered ship or yacht. What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman. These regulations revoke the merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1972, as amended, and reenact them with further amendments. Man r001 01 application for a discharge book andor a british seaman s card under the merchant shipping seaman s documents regulations 1987 as they have effect in the isle of man. These records come from the national archives record series bt112, bt1, bt114, bt115, bt116, bt119 and bt120. British seamans discharge book rovworld subsea information. Seafarers discharge book and id card seafarers ireland. Application for a discharge book and or british seaman s card. You are also obliged to ensure that the discharge book has been filled in correctly by the master or that the shipowner issues a record of service. Peak season books take 714 days to process samsa books can incur unforeseen delays due to load shedding, book shortages, etc. I think by 1972 the prefix was uk,but not too sure. Please find below the requirements to apply in the consulate general of panama in london.
Please note that no fee is payable in respect of a replacement uk discharge book or. Sometimes the only way to track down a record of a seaman is to trace the. These are records of seamen serving on british registered vessels but the seamen themselves need not. You may know it as a seaman s service book or a seafarers identity document.
Requirements embassy and consulate general of panama in. At least 3 known criteria must be entered to yield results. Welcome to the cayman islands seafarers association. By going through the services of the consulate general of panama to obtain a seaman book, you benefit from the maritime authority of panama, without any consular administrative fees or commission fees, with a service and without intermediary. Ive been told by the maritime agency that she needs a seamans card british seaman s card is an internationally accepted document which lets british seamen land at foreign ports without needing a visa. Instead of a visa or a passport, you need the seaman s book. A seaman s book is also a compulsory document for applying for transit visas. Information in this guide explains who needs a seaman s discharge book, the application process, and fees. 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. Requirements and procedure for seamans book new applicants. Whether youre a newcomer or a seasoned sailor in the maritime industry, im certain at some point you have heard about a seaman s book.
This collection includes merchant navy seamen records held at the national archives. Of the big lines only cunard have a cruise ship registered in the uk. 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. Bermuda recognises discharge books issued by the uk, the isle of man, cayman islands and gibraltar. United kingdom, merchant navy seamen records, 18351941. Crew managers and ship managers may apply for seaman s discharge books in respect of individual seafarers and it should be noted that in some countries the local authorities expect every crew member to hold a discharge book issued by the flag state. Seaman book is one of the compulsory document for applying crew transit visas. Application for a cayman islands seaman s 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. Nc is near coastal, fgn is foreign going non uk, lea is something to do with the north sea i think theres a diagram of the lea area in the discharge book at the back. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card gov.
You apply online for a discharge book by filling in the application form, which is to be submitted to. These crs 10 forms are often referred to as seamens docket books and can. Either way, as a british seafarer you will need to get a seaman s discharge book sdb to work on a uk registered ship or yacht. Changes have also been made to the categories of seafarers eligible to apply for a uk discharge book. Discharge book numbering from ww 2 to 1972 for british. Hopefully i will get my hands on it over the next few days and come back to edit it. Discharge book numbering from ww 2 to 1972 for british seamen. Superyacht crew agency professional yacht crew recruitment for luxury yachts. 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. The exam must be proctored by an authorized liberian nautical inspectorauditor, regional liberian registry office, liberian approved. Seaman s books are absolutely essential for crew who do not form part of the eu and they help our work enormously.
Merchant seamen serving since 1918 the national archives. Discharge book records is there any way of viewing discharge book records of merchant navy officers, discharge book and seaman s books nos etc after 1972 available now, or proof that you were signed on on ships articles easily availablle. Information in this guide explains who needs a seaman s discharge book. What is a seamans book, and can it really replace a passport. Discharge books and british seamans card uk ship register. This is a guide to locating records of merchant seamen in service since the end of the first world war, including records from the second world war, and up to the last decades of the 20th century. It is a requirement that seafarers working on uk flagged ships or. The seaman s book is one of the compulsory documents for applying crew transit visas. Asiatic seamen, mostly from the indian subcontinent, from 1966 to 1972 part 5.
How to get a discharge book or british seamans card in uk. 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. An application for an irish seafarers discharge book can be made if you are. Application for a discharge book andor a british seamans. United kingdom application for an mca discharge book msf 4509 can be found at gov. A seaman s book is a full record of a seaman s career experience and certifications.
Application for a discharge book, british seamans card. A british seaman s card bsc is an internationally accepted document which allows a british seafarer to land at foreign ports. With the introduction of online appointment, seafarers can book a schedule in advanced even when they are still on board. An organization dedicated to seaman s rights in the cayman islands. Should the original seaman s book be found if declared lost it should be immediately returned to this authority. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book or british. 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. Bolt was crew, including an image of the vessel if. Issued by the malta transport centre, this directorate would like to bring to the attention of all those concerned, the issue of a new maltese seamans record book. The merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1987. To apply for a seaman s book contact the flag registry that the yacht is registered to. Discharge books which, in certain circumstances will permit the issue of uk discharge books to uk seafarers on non uk registered ships.
Application for a discharge book andor a british seamans card under the merchant shipping. Seaman s book is the common name for a discharge book. Requirements and procedure for seaman s book new applicants. In addition, all our clients, without distinction, benefiting from efficiency, security and transparency, the guiding principles of the. An application for an irish seafarers discharge book or an irish seafarers identity card can be made under the following conditions. 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.
Indian, chinese and foreign national seamen, unnumbered series as service was only of brief duration a discharge book number was not allocated, mainly from 1941 to 1972, although the records of chinese seaman cover the period 1945 to 1972. Every seafarer must carry this document while on board, which is also an official and legal record of his sea experience. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book or british seamans card. British seamans carddischarge book cruisemates cruise. Even wikipedia the allknowing does not seem to know, although it contains many tantalizing references.
A seaman s discharge book is a full record of a seaman s career experience and certification. We charge r1700 for the book and delivery costs to you, if you require the book sent overseas it is a r500 additional cost. There are 998,838 records available to search between these dates. This is the list of documentary requirements and procedure for new applicants of seaman s book or seaman s identification record book. A seaman book is a continuous record of a seaman s service.
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