What is a Seaman's book, and can it really replace a passport?

1. Is Seaman's book a passport?
2. What is a seafarers passport?
3. How do I get a seaman passport?
4. What is the use of seaman book?
5. What is the easiest valid ID to get?
6. How much money does a passport cost?
7. How do I get a seafarer ID?
8. What is a seafarers discharge book?
9. What is Seaman Visa UK?
10. What is CDC seaman book?
11. How do I get a Seamans book 2020?
12. What are the requirements for seaman's book?

Is Seaman's book a passport?

A Seaman's Service Book (aka Seaman's Service Record), also known as a Seaman's Discharge Book, is a comprehensive document in which several details and aspects of the seaman's professional life are stored. It looks much like a passport and is of the same size, but serves a very different purpose.

What is a seafarers passport?

A British seaman's card is an internationally accepted document which lets British seamen land at foreign ports without needing a visa. You must be a British citizen to apply for a card. You do not need a card if you: work in a ship belonging to a general lighthouse authority.

How do I get a seaman passport?

Requirements for obtaining a Seaman's Passport

1. Letter from captain/agent indicating that the person is employed with/will be employed with the boat.
2. EC $30.00 stamps^*
3. Two recent passport photos.
4. Original and copy of birth certificate or previous passport.
5. Names of two referees who are of high standing in community.

What is the use of seaman book?

The Seaman's Book is one of the compulsory documents for applying crew transit visas; it certifies that the person holding it, is a Seaman as per The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers (STCW) and all records of employment on board of a merchant ship (sea ...

What is the easiest valid ID to get?

Here's a list of the easiest government IDs to get, and how to apply for them online:

• Postal ID. The Philippine Postal ID is one of the fastest to get and is widely accepted. ...
• Passport. ...
• SSS ID. ...
• NBI Clearance.

How much money does a passport cost?

I'm an adult (16 and older) and I'm applying for the first time

How do I get a seafarer ID?

General requirements, as per CD No. 208-02 (Blue Form)

1. Theoretical Examination and Practical Assessment (For new passer)
2. COC/COE.
3. Old PRC ID or MARINA ID or PRC Board Certificate.
4. Seafarers Registration Number (SRN)
5. One picture – Passport size white background with appropriate shoulder board.
6. One Long Brown Envelope.

What is a seafarers discharge book?

A Seaman's Discharge Book, sometimes known as a Seaman's Service Book (SSB), is a full record of a seafarer's career experience and certification. The Seaman's Book certifies that the seafarer holding it is a “Seaman” as per The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW).

What is Seaman Visa UK?

Stateless seafarers who are resident in the UK are required to hold a travel document and require visas for return to the UK if they are discharged abroad. You may need to issue the visa on a uniform format form.

What is CDC seaman book?

A Continuous Certificate of Discharge or Continuous Discharge Certificate (C.D.C.) is a seafarer's identity document issued by his country.

How do I get a Seamans book 2020?

Seaman's Book Requirements

1. Birth Certificate on Security Paper issued by Philippine Statistics Authority or Passport issued by the DFA;
2. If you are female and applying for a change of surname, bring a Marriage Contract;
3. NBI Clearance (Purpose: VISA SEAMAN)

What are the requirements for seaman's book?

Documentary Requirements

• PSA-issued Birth Certificate OR DFA-issued passport.
• NBI Clearance – purpose must be for “VISA SEAMAN”
• Valid Basic Training. If you took Basic Seaman Training or BST, then make sure to include BT-Upgrading and BT-Refresher, whichever is applicable.
• Documentary stamp.