Where do you apply for a seamans book in Finland?

Answer 1

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I am answering the question with first describing what is a Seaman Book, STCW certification and then one of an option which is reliable.

A Seaman Record Book or Continuous Discharge Certificate is a continuous record of a seaman's service. 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. Every seafarer must carry this document while on board, which is also an official and legal record of his sea experience. The master of the vessel signs the document each time a seaman is signed off from the vessel certifying his experience on board. This is one of the most important documents while a seaman is travelling on board. Even if a person has just this document, they have been called 'Seaman'.

· Leading cruise lines and manning agents prefer applicants for shortlisting interview who hold valid seaman book

· Passport, STCW-95 certification and a Seaman Book are considered essential travel documents for applying for a shipping or cruise line job or career.

· To join any port-of-entry around the world, a seafarer may require crew transit visa. Seaman Book is one of the compulsory document for applying such transit visas

What is STCW-95 Certification ? :

STCW stands for Standard of Training Certification and Watch keeping. This is a basic safety course regulated by the IMO for all seafarers. One must attend this course in order to be able to work onboard a ship regardless of whatever certification you have as this is the basic primary certification needed to set a feet on board any ship around the world. This certificate is internationally recognized and includes four basic modules, which are:-

· Personal Survival techniques (PST) - This module will give the candidate knowledge of essential prevention and survival .techniques, It includes both theoretical and practical sessions; investigating causes of distress, knowledge and use of equipment, launch and recovery of life raft, preparation of survival, personal survival skills, and use of search and rescue organizations.

· Fire Fighting & Fire Prevention (FPFF) - This module deals with the precautions to be taken to minimize the risk of fires aboard the ship, the way in which fires are caused and first means of extinguishing them. The module includes practical training in the use of firefighting equipment, and use of breathing apparatus for firefighting and rescue.

· Elementary First Aid (EFA) - This module is a mixture of theory and practical sessions, training basic first aid and lifesaving skills.

· Personal Safety & Social Responsibility (PSSR): - This module gives basic induction training in safety procedures and accident prevention and familiarizes new seafarers and working conditions aboard the ship.

What are the Requisites for applying Seaman Book ?

· Passport copy (First and Last page scanned color)

· One - Passport size Photograph - pp size, white background (scanned color),

· STCW-95 basic courses certificates (PST, PSSR, FPFF, EFA) or Bosiet/Huet certification - (scanned color)

· Medical Fitness certificate as per ILO/IMA format (scanned copy)

· Basic Bio data containing contact information

You can prefer one of the below mentioned white listed flags:

è Bahamas Flagged Seaman Book / CDC

· Validity - No expiry date

· Time required to process : Min 8 days - Max 15 days (Fast track available - 1 week)

· Online verification available

è Belize Flagged Seaman Book / CDC

· Validity - 5 years from date of issue

· Time required to process: 01 day.

· Online verification available

è Panama Flagged Seaman Book / CDC

· Validity - 5 years from date of issue

· Time required to process : 15 days

· Blue chit issued in 1 days (scanned copy)

What is the Procedure to Apply ?

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