Seafarers uk has been helping people in the maritime community for 100 years, by providing vital support to seafarers in need and their families, and to thos. Use an australian seafarers service book assb to keep a record of your sea service on an australian or international vessel in international waters. Seafarers book personal record of sea service captain teach press on. The stcw convention is a book consisting of three sections. Whether youre a newcomer or a seasoned sailor in the. The plan offers tobacco cessation benefits, in partnership with cigna, to assist you in your effort to stop. Seafarers uk doesnt receive any governmental help and depends on public donations and legacies to maintain its grantmaking programme. All you need to know about the seafarers identity documentation. Seafarer maritime education training and certification.
Msf 4509 application for a discharge book or british seamans card. Located in happisburgh in the norfolk region, seafarers features a patio. Seamens card is the official mca and red ensign group log book. The logbook is supplied in a clear, strong, document safe. Skipper restricted limits srl skipper restricted limits certificate of competency skipper restricted limits srl is a command certificate of competency designed to facilitate entry into the maritime industry. With a total of 64 pages and 108 personal entries, the seafarers book. The charity supports organisations and projects that make a real difference to peoples lives across the merchant navy, fishing fleets, royal. Enter your credentials to log in and access the data entry section. Merchant seamen serving since 1918 the national archives. Registration with liberia is a userfriendly process designed to meet international standards while not delaying operations.
The booklet has space for 118 entries and is intended to record the details of service in any capacity, recreational and commercial, full time and part time, in a form accepted. S articles and six month lists regulations of 20011 issued by the council of ministers under section 1091 a of the merchant shipping masters and seamen laws of 1963 to 1997 46 of 1963 33 of 1965 69 of 1968 25 of 1969 24 of 1976 85 of 1984 103i of 1997. An application for an irish seafarers discharge book can be made if you are. You cant claim the seafarers earnings deduction but you may be able to get your tax back by completing form r43m repayment claim if you pay uk tax because you work for uk shipping companies. Helping seafarers and their families across the maritime community.
Discharge books and british seamans card uk ship register. Seafarers uk has been helping people in the maritime community for over 100 years, by providing vital support to seafarers. This version can be downloaded and printed off as required. Without much further ado, here is our stepbystep guide on how to apply for a philippine seamans book using the marinas mismo system. The seamans book is one of the compulsory documents for applying crew transit visas.
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. Welcome to maryland nautical sales where you can purchase nautical charts, books and other navigational resources at 10 40% off. Seafarers uk, the charity for those who work at sea, has been championing seafarers since 1917 when it was formed during the first world war as king georges fund for sailors. Bt 387 is arranged by ranges of ships names therefore you will need to browse the. The seafarers international union, atlantic, gulf, lakes and inland waters, aflcio, represents professional united states merchant mariners sailing aboard u. At ukc we are all climbers and we understand the strong urge to be outdoors as the weather is finally improving, but we feel this is no longer socially acceptable. But instances abound where a seamans book has helped people to get out of tight spots with the authorities. Book a course, schedule a service, view our upcoming schedule and more. Personal record of sea service logbook is supplied in a clear, strong, document safe, coldproof plastic wallet. Pages 2 to 7 record of seamen employed in the ship. Seaman book is one of the compulsory document for applying crew transit. If you havent applied forrenewed your seamans book yet, please read on. How seafarers can make sure theyre not classed as expatriates for a uk mortgage. The international convention on standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers 1978, as amended in 1995 and again in 2010, sets those standards, governs the award of certificates and.
Watch our animation to learn how seafarers uk supports seafarers in need and their families. Ron strathdee, principal surveyor in charge of standards at isle of man shipping register, agrees. Master download application form panamapakistanuksingaporeaustralia coc must have tug experience performance verifivation requierd for approval send your resume. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card. Seafarers logs archive seafarers international union. You need a seamans discharge book if youre a british seafarer, or are working on a ukregistered ship or yacht. The vacation home has 4 bedrooms, a tv and a fully equipped kitchen that. Two of our newest full book members swearingin congratulations to george santiago and walter bonifacio. At present official logbooks are provided free of charge to uk registered vessels. Maritime education training and certification ireland seafarer. To access the full layout of the log digital archives records, select the browse collections tab. The official log book contains pages for each type of entry required which ensures that the entries are completed in a way which complies with the regulations. Or is a united kingdom seafarer with the right of abode in the uk and will serve on the following nonunited kingdom registered vessel, but is unable to obtain a discharge book from, or acceptable to, the flag state of the vessel for the following reasons please provide full details.
Due to the ongoing spread of covid19, please abstain from climbing outside. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. The liberian registry is the worlds second largest registry, renowned for excellence, safety and innovative service. You need a seamans discharge book if youre a british seafarer, or are working on a uk registered ship or yacht. Due to the coronavirus outbreak covid19 and the advice from the government to implement physical distancing, seafarers uk hq has transitioned to remote working to ensure that we can continue to support seafarers. Free next day delivery on eligible orders for amazon prime members buy sailing log book on. Login to our online portal for access to additional benefits. The assb is a record of service only and should not be used as a document of identity for the purpose of the. Seafarers planning to work on a yacht will have heard the term seamans book, but what exactly is a seamans book, who needs one and how can i get one. A british seamans card is an internationally accepted document which lets british seamen land at foreign ports without needing a visa. Rumours are rife within the industry that a seamans book can carry weight to. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card. International convention on standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers 1978, as amended stcw 78.
Name of vessel port of registration country of registration. Or is a united kingdom seafarer with the right of abode in the uk and will serve on the following non united kingdom registered vessel, but is unable to obtain a discharge book from, or acceptable to, the flag state of the vessel for the following reasons please provide full details. Seafarers uk is a charity that provides grants to other front line charities working right across the maritime sector. Seafarers uk is here to ensure the effective distribution of funds to the charities that help people in the maritime community, so as to assist as many people as possible. United kingdom application for an mca discharge book msf 4509 can be found at gov. Sep 01, 2018 seafarers planning to work on a yacht will have heard the term seamans book, but what exactly is a seamans book, who needs one and how can i get one.
Crew lists and agreements and log books of merchant ships after 1861. Instead of a visa or a passport, you need the seamans book before going onboard a ship or vessel. We support charities that help seafarers or exseafarers from the royal navy, royal marines, merchant navy or fishing fleets. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book or british. As an island nation we rely on seafarers to transport 95% of all uks imports by sea, to catch our fish and defend our shores. Digital archives please consult our page on using the archives if you need assistance navigating the database. Aht, ahts, chemical tanker, oil products tanker, vlcc. Managers, masters, and seafarers serving in united kingdom ships are welcome to contact the maritime and coastguard agency by phone, fax or e. If you were a seafarer who wasnt resident in the uk or an eea state. This log follows the same pattern as the seamans book, in common use aboard commercial vessels worldwide for recording seatime. Seafarers uk is a charity that helps people in the maritime community, by providing vital funding to support seafarers in need and their families. Seafarers international union news seafarers log current edition.
Seafarer support is a free confidential telephone and online referral service helping to support serving and former uk seafarers and their families in times of need. The advantages of quitting smoking are well known, but quitting is difficult. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The seamans book is a record of career certification and experience, however, contrary to popular belief this does not replace your passport andor visas that are needed to work on. Orders placed before 3pm will be dispatched the same day, orders after that time will be sent the next working day excluding saturdays, subject to the item being in stock. The nautical institute is a nongovernmental organisation ngo with consultative status at the international maritime organisation imo.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The seafarers log official organ of the atlantic and gulf seamen seafarers international union of noih america brotherhood of the sea vol. We do this by giving money to organisations and projects that make a real difference to peoples lives across the merchant navy, fishing fleets, royal navy and royal marines. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card gov. Personal seatime log book this log is designed as a general logbook for the verification of service at sea for all types of vessels and for all verification purposes. Founded in 1957, maryland nautical sales is one of the largest nautical chart agents in the united states. Deck log book, in order to perform the necessary entries under section. A seamans discharge book sdb, sometimes known as a. Managers, masters, and seafarers serving in united kingdom ships are welcome to contact the maritime and coastguard agency by phone, fax or e mail for further advice and guidance. The purpose of the assb is to help you keep a personal record of your sea service. The vacation home has 4 bedrooms, a tv and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher.
The records contain details of uk merchant seamen who served on the ships. This is part 1 of the official log book for use in cargo ships. Seafarers log published weekly by the seafarers log friday, september 14, 1945 fore n aft by bunker seafarers international union of north america atlantic and gulf district lest, in the exhultation of vic tory, we forget the price many of our union brothers paid in help ing to achieve it, lets consider the story of zack cullison, a story. Seafarers discharge books are used to record the dates of engagement and discharge on board ships and a seafarer may use the discharge book as evidence of sea service. Jan 07, 2020 with it, filipino seafarers can now schedule their convenient time and date to process their seamans book. Hes heard that saudi arabia is more interested to see a valid seamans book than a passport. This is a guide to locating records of merchant seamen in service since the end of. Seaman service book ssb is a continuous record of a seamans service issued in pakistan. Crew dispensations are handled on a casebycase basis and require the vessels owner, operator, or master to request the dispensation by fax or email, detailing the reasons for the dispensation. A discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service and is not a proof. If you are thinking of quitting, the seafarers health and benefits plan shbp has a benefit to help you.
All officers and crew on uk ships can apply for a uk discharge book. Seafarerhelp is the free, confidential, multilingual helpline for seafarers and their families available 24 hours a day, 365 days per year provided by iswan. The property is 20 miles from cromer, and guests benefit from complimentary wifi and private parking available on site. 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. This is the seafarers sailing clubs membership and event booking system. The mission to seafarers response to covid19 now and beyond is to help seafarers and families with their immediate and future needs the mission has carefully considered its response to the covid19 pandemic which is having such a major effect on all our lives. The seafarers log is the official publication of the seafarers international union. 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. The maritime operations department oversees all maritime services provided by the liberian registry. Seafarers discharge book and id card seafarers ireland. For more information read crew lists, agreements and log books of merchant.
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