How to get Seaman´s card/ discharge book

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January 25, 2009 at 7:28 pm #2157

Topdawg
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Hi all,

I am trying to get a seamans card/ discharge book. Could someone give me some advise on how to obtain one?

Many thanks in advance!

TD

January 25, 2009 at 8:23 pm #21759

James
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Depends on where you’re from. In the UK, I believe you can find that info here:

http://www.mcga.gov.uk/

Otherwise…..

Contact your local Panamanian Consulate/Embassy and ask them. They seem to be helpful enough. They will give you a list of requirements (Offshore Medical/Survival Cert….and a letter from your employer/agency) but I suggest you fax them a copy of what you have just to make sure you’re not wasting a trip.

As a matter of fact, I just found out they were willing to close an eye to me naming a specific vessel and the letter from my agency was good enough for them…….just said I would be working in Qatar often (just became obligatory to have the Seamans book in Qatar).

I hope this was helpful.

January 26, 2009 at 12:39 am #21760

Wade Berglund
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Hello mate

Just to add a few bits of information. It took me a while to find out where to get/apply for a seaman’s book. Being Canadian I tried different agencies and finally contacted the Canadian consulate in Singapore. They informed me to try the Transport Canada website
http://www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/ptec/menu.htm

Go to the Marine section and then to the competencies/ qualifications section. When I returned to Canada I contacted the Marine division, and told them where I lived. 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. In 10 minutes I had a Seaman’s book for 10.00 $.

Easy once you find out where to go.

I wish you luck.

January 26, 2009 at 12:57 pm #21761

Topdawg
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He guys!

Thank you for the information.
It looks like a Panamanian registration then.

Yo no hablo Espanol!! 😀 😀

TD

January 26, 2009 at 1:14 pm #21762

Scott Beveridge
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He guys!

Thank you for the information.
It looks like a Panamanian registration then.

Yo no hablo Espanol!! 😀 😀

TD

Nah… don’t worry…. all you need is about us$160.00 and you get a 5 page seamans book that’s valid for 5 years.

January 27, 2009 at 1:54 pm #21763

LukeD
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See if you can get an extended book as the stamps can fill in the book quickly.

January 27, 2009 at 2:47 pm #21764

K2
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http://www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/mcga07-home/workingatsea/mcga-rss/mcga-rss-revalidation.htm

See bottom of page for application form and contact email address.

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