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To go on board, you wont be needing a visa but you will need an sirb seamans identification record book or seamans book. Seamans book requirements and fees for application and renewal. Oct, 2010 i dont know too much more about it, just a passenger took the photo on the flight back to ny from soth africa. Seaman s book requirements and fees for application and renewal august 21, 2016 september 24, 2016 anvin arganosa 5 comments marina, seaman s book, sirb a seaman s book or sirb is one among the basic documents a seafarer should have in order for himher to land a job onboard a ship or vessel.
Posts about south africa written by all you need to know about seaman discharge books and basic safety training courses. Michelle seaman photography, benoni, gauteng, south africa. During the apartheid era, the south african armys rank structure was shared between the army, air force and sams with some small differences. You can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2.
Netherlands visa information south africa visa types. But legally speaking these claims dont hold much water. Have you tried approaching the south african embassy for assistance. South africa post navigation how to check authenticity or verify online seafarers documentations seaman books, title endorsements and competency certificates issued by various national registries. Whether youre a newcomer or a seasoned sailor in the maritime industry, im certain at some point you have heard about a seamans book. Seaman book new application guide renewal onsite onboard requirements and fees sirb, otherwise known by maritime workers as seaman book or seafarers identification and record book in the philippines, is really so easy to apply. He was a great dane who between 1939 and 1944 served at hms afrikander, a royal navy shore establishment in simons town, south africa. Provisional certificate of proficiency ordinary seafarer. Companies post your needs 24hours7days and manage candidates applications through our advanced platform.
Once you have the seamans book preferably not a south african. I know of several south african crew without shengen visas but have their seaman book and there is no problems for them to stay on as yacht crew. Maritime crewing companies in cape town, south africa. Seamans renault knysna cars and bakkies phone 044 382. As an ex south african and having been at sea for a short while,i was of course able to get both discharge book and seamans id,however this was a long time ago,and things have changed a wee bit. Create your profile and start receiving job offers immediately learn more. South africa all you need to know about seafarers identity. Marine inspirations cofounder, phil wade, is sailing the cape to rio race to raise funds for a hopeful student, nqobile. South african maritime safety authority the south african maritime safety authority samsa was established on the 1st of april 1998 under the samsa act 5 of 1998. After occupying the position of an able seaman you may be appointed as a bosun, the person in charge of deck operations. Rochman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Superyacht crew agency professional yacht crew recruitment for luxury yachts.
Nqobiles dream to sail sailing veteran, wade, now 75, has is an urge to go back to sailing across an. In the air force a staff sergeant was a flight sergeant for example. A seamans discharge book sdb, sometimes known as a seamans service book ssb is an official and legal record of a seamans career experience and certification. Thousands of sa seafarers face axing from white list that allows. We are able to assist you in south africa with your seaman s visa application.
Surprisingly, not a lot of people know what the hidden benefits are by having a seamans book which is also a common name for a discharge book or a seamans identification and record book. Dockwalk the essential site for captains and crew docktalk. Now not to confusr this issue john,you say you served 6 years in the british army. Peak season books take 714 days to process samsa books can incur unforeseen delays due to load shedding, book shortages, etc. All you need to know about seafarers identity documentation and training courses blog knowledge base for seafarers identity documents, seaman discharge books, sirb, various ranks, requirements, flag states, regulations, tips. After completing the able seafarer deck learning opportunity you are required to obtain 18 months sea service in order to obtain your able seafarer deck qualification and seaman s book. We charge r1700 for the book and delivery costs to you, if you require the book sent overseas it is a r500 additional cost. Unless the deckhand went back to south africa, obtaining a shengen visa was not possible. Your sea service and task book must reflect your time and job function on a particular vessel. South african citizens may enter with a passport that must be valid upon arrival b. Instead of a visa or a passport, you need the seamans book before going onboard a ship or vessel. Excited to be elected to drive the change in south africa, he is very optimistic about renaults future in south africa.
Requirements and procedure for seamans book new applicants. When you leave turkey, check into the eu via greece and from personal experience they prefer a seamans book before a passport and with a seamans book it proves the crew member is a professional mariner. Seamans renault port elizabeth 11 uitenhage road, north end, 6001 port elizabeth, eastern cape rated 3. What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman. 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.
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I tried to find the fal convention to better answer the question authoritatively, but cant find it currently. Best south african books great books written by south africans. The sea service must be recorded on the seamans record book, certificates of. Italy visa information in south africa visa types short. How to obtain your seaman s book in pretoria same day location. Seamans book requirements and fees for application and. He died in 1944 at the age of seven years and was buried with full military honours. Our covid19 community guidelines tips, advice and news related to trading on gumtree during the covid19 crisis. South african yachties can assist in getting you a seamans discharge book, if you have a job on a seagoing vessel that travels more than 8 miles offshore. Seafarers from south africa, cape town maritime union.
Welcome to the website of the visa application centre for italy in south africa and botswana. South african yachties knows the seaman s 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. We are an international mca certified yacht crew recruitment and placement agency specializing. 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. Found a job on a yacht while still in south africa. South african seafarers have always had a very good reputation.
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View gumtree free online classified ads for seaman book and more in south africa. Seafarer book copy data page to reflect clearly full employment contract signed. Meanwhile horvat, following instructions dracula laid down for him in writing, is heading for south africa, when the ship he is on sinks during a storm. It is not as easy as it seems because you will start from the lowest point and you have to work your way up to become captain or part of the highest paid and wellrespected people in the ship. A seaman s discharge book, sometimes known as a seamans service book ssb, is a full record of a seafarers career experience and certification. How to obtain your seamans book in pretoria same day location. As i have been away from south africa for many years now,i am not sure as to what goes on there,but i can tell you even me applying for a renewal passport i have still got dual citizenship is a bleedin headache,with so much red tape its not funny. Rumours are rife within the industry that a seamans book can carry weight to back up or even replace visa applications or passports. Invitation from the maritime agency of the schengen state where the sailor will join the boat. South african yachties can assist in getting you a seaman s discharge book, if you have a job on a seagoing vessel that travels more than 8 miles offshore.
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