Aug 20, 2018 renewing your seamans book is easy and with less hassles now than before. How to get seamans book in the philippines requirements. The manila seaman dormitory serves as the perfect accommodation spot for seamen and women, ofws. Jul 16, 20 i had my sirb or seafarers identification and record book renewed today though its expiration date is still on march 18, 2015.
Dfa ncr central robinsons galleria is the dedicated ofw passport renewal center. 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. The provisions of the manila amendments will come into full effect on 01 january 2017. The official facebook page of marinas stcw department posted a photo to inform all shipping company, fishing company, manning agencies, seafarers and all concerned about the new marina circular no. To renew your philippines seamans book by mail there are several steps you have to do.
The newest marina online service has come into play only a year after its flagship online service, mismo. Getting your filipino seamans visa at the us embassy. Seamans book renewal at sm manila march 1, 2015 september 24, 2016 anvin arganosa 5 comments seamans book, sirb, sm, sm manila few weeks ago i decided to renew my seafarers identification and record book sirb via online appointment but i was not able to do so because their system was down at that time. The problem plaguing seamen since time immemorial has been the long hours of queuing up to get their seamans books. Walkins are still entertained but you must be at their branch early. To be able to secure your own semans book, you have to file necessary documents at maritime industry authority marina located at ppl bldg. All personnel working on board of a vessel registered with the panamanian flag is required to have either a full term panama certificate of competency coc or a certificate of endorsement known as coe, cra, cdc for a coc issued by another flagstate, and a panamanian seaman discharge book. May 23, 2018 guerrero was reportedly dismayed upon seeing seafarers and seafarer aspirants swarming before the center to get their seafarers identification and record book sirb early morning of may 21. Jan 19, 2019 while most of us landbased worksites hold on to our passports ever so dearly, seafarers and those who board local or international ships hold a different document. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card msf. I had my sirb or seafarers identification and record book renewed today though its expiration date is still on march 18, 2015. This is the cost you when you apply renew your seamans book.
In order to renew a seaman s book in doha, qatar, you would need to go to the philippine consulate office. A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seamans service. If you opt for the expedited application, you will pay php1,500 and the sirb will be released within 4 hours. Guide for new application and renewal of seamans book. In order to renew a seamans book in doha, qatar, you would need to go to the philippine consulate office. The sirb or what is commonly called by many seafarers as seamans book is a photo bearing entity document issued to seabased filipino. This is the first time in the whole world that seamen carry sheets of paper instead of the passport looking seamans book. Passport renewal for filipino seafarers in less than 1 hour. Renewing your seamans book is easy and with less hassles now than before. It is one of the major documents before you can work as a seafarer or overseas. Valid seamans book sirb and src id latest embarkation disembarkation with arrival stamp.
To renew your philippines seaman s book by mail there are several steps you have to do. Now, all sirb or apparently srb as they label it, will be under the marina sidsrb system. Panama certificates of competency and endorsement, seaman. The new marina sidsrb online appointment system caters the issuance and renewal of sid seafarers identity document andor srb seafarers record book this is a separate service from mismo. While most of us landbased worksites hold on to our passports ever so dearly, seafarers and those who board local or international ships hold a different document. For the sake of good order, this is the new seamans book online appointment this online service only caters the issuance and renewal of seafarers record book srb. Meanwhile, if youre in metro manila visit these offices. Murang training centers at pricelists sa manila duration. Emailing document after all the information is filled in and the document signed, scan the document and save it in color as a jpeg image. With a similar purpose to that of a passport, a seafarers identification and record book sirb or commonly known as seamans book contains personal information about the holder.
In order to be used as a passport, the situation must be appropriate i. The new marina sidsrb online appointment system caters the issuance and renewal of sid seafarers identity document andor srb seafarers record book. Centers and frontline services marina central office, sm manila. Marina press release manila, philippines the maritime industry authority marina will open another seafarers identification and record book sirb or the seamans book processing center at the sm city bacoor in cavite on tuesday, 30 october 2018.
A huge weight has been taken off on seafarers shoulder as maritime industry authority marina announced the new validity of seafarers identification and record book sirb is now 10 years. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. The seaman s book provides a travel document that can be used instead of a passport in some cases. Speedboat operators license issuance due to age limit. How can renew my philippines seamans book in doha qatar. Ramirez and his fellow members of the largest seamans union condemned the latest problem at the maritime industry authority. The requirements are listed in this page either you are getting a new seamans book or you are renewing it. This handbook will contain in detail everything about a seamans experience, career, and training. Processing of applications for all ofw walkin applicants is from 8 am to 12 nn. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card. Guerrero was reportedly dismayed upon seeing seafarers and seafarer aspirants swarming before the center to get their seafarers identification and record book sirb early morning of may 21. Seamans book renewal at sm manila march 1, 2015 september 24, 2016 anvin arganosa 5 comments seaman s book, sirb, sm, sm manila few weeks ago i decided to renew my seafarers identification and record book sirb via online appointment but i was not able to do so because their system was down at that time.
Marina to open seamans book center in sm city bacoor. After doing so, wait for your book and be ready to come aboard. Requirements and procedure for seamans book new applicants. Welcome to the marina integrated seafarers management online mismo system. Filipino seamen, also referred to as filipino seafarers or filipino sailors, are seamen, sailors, or seafarers from the philippines. Heres how filipino seafarers can apply for sirb or seamans book.
Oct 29, 2018 marina press release manila, philippines the maritime industry authority marina will open another seafarers identification and record book sirb or the seamans book processing center at the sm city bacoor in cavite on tuesday, 30 october 2018. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card. The seamans identification record book serves as a passport for aspiring seamen. 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, 1978, as amended 1995. This important document is also referred as seamans identification record book sirb. Advisory new requirement for seamans book application now. Marina sets new rules for issuance of seamans book. This is the cost you when you applyrenew your seamans book. How can i get a seamans book here in the philippines. Exhausting sirb application in sm manila dismays marina. Jan 02, 2019 seamans book renewal is now made simpler.
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. These are the standard information you will see in a seaman s book or sirb. First thing you need is the renewal fee of php 500, provide copies of your birth certificate, copy of your. Given proper implementation, this method must be faster and more convenient for everyone. This book is issued in accordance with international labour organisation ilo. Philippine passport renewal process dfa aseana pasay city manila by. Advisory new requirement for seamans book application now in place for ofws and aspiring employees in the maritime sector, here is a timely update regarding the documentary requirements for those who are planning to work or continue sailing onboard either with an international or locally registered ship and to work in maritimeaffiliated. The exam must be proctored by an authorized liberian nautical inspectorauditor, regional liberian registry office, liberian approved training center or liberian approved proctor. To apply in person you must have an appointment with a marine office.
Thus, does not need any registration or need to create a new account. The seamans identification record book or sirb, is considered to be the passport of the aspiring seamen here in the philippines. Although, in general, the term filipino seamen may include personnel from the philippine navy or the philippine marine corps, it specifically refers to overseas filipinos who are seabased migrant filipino workers. It forms a full record of a seafarers sea service, career experience and certification. This seamans visa falls under the nonimmigrant visa category and the holder of such visa generally cannot change his or her status while in the united states. Dec 11, 2016 meanwhile, if youre in metro manila visit these offices. Every seafarer must carry this document while on board, which is also an official and legal. Every seafarer must carry this document while on board, which is also an official and legal record of his sea experience. Apr 01, 2019 the newest online service from marina is out. Should the original seamans book be found if declared lost it.
It also includes information such as the name of the ship, place of registry and official number, a signature of master, date and place of embarkation. Philippine seamans book validity is now 10 years seaman. It contains all the important details pertaining to trainings, career, and experience of a seaman. Seaman book new application renewal onsite onboard. How is the renewal of the philippines seamans book. 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 and 2010.
Intramuros, manila tanza, cavite faq contact us careers. To apply for a renewal, kindly file all the above documents, together with the completed seamans record book. The seamans book provides a travel document that can be used instead of a passport in some cases. Although we have tried to make this guide as accurate as possible, you should contact. Seafarers certification seaman book mariteam services.
You can get your seamans book within the day or the. Seamans book renewal guide 2019 with photo instructions. To date, the marina has already opened three seamans book satellite processing centers. To be able to secure your own seman s book, you have to file necessary documents at maritime industry authority marina located at ppl bldg. Marina sets new rules for issuance of seamans book pntc. Philippine seaman s book validity is now 10 years 0 0 seaman republic 01 july 2016 edit this post a huge weight has been taken off on seafarers shoulder as maritime industry authority marina announced the new validity of seafarer s identification and record book sirb is now 10 years. A seamans discharge book is a full record of a seamans career experience and certification. As part of its effort in expediting the application and release of important documents to the filipino seafarers, the maritime industry authority marina announced that seamen can now file their applications on the internet to get authenticated copies of their seamens identity record book sirb and it will be sent directly to you for your convenience.
Information on seaman book sirb seafarers identification and record book requirements and fees for new application, renewal or reissuance, onboard and onsite guide. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card gov. To apply for a replacement, a declaration explaining the loss or defacement of the seamans book. Getting a seamans book in the philippines is so simple and easy. For filipino nationals, an online appointment would be best since you can choose your desired schedule for appearance.
With the introduction of online appointment, seafarers can book a schedule in advanced even when they are still on board. Jul 02, 2014 msf 4509 application for a discharge book and or british seaman s card rev 0819. Advisory new requirement for seamans book application. Requirements and procedures on how to apply for seamans book. Applicants for special qualification certificates holding andor renewing a marshall islands seafarers identification and record book must submit a copy of page 2 of that book. Oct 26, 2018 manila, philippines starting 05 november 2018, filipino seafarers are directed to set an online appointment for the processing of their seafarers identification and record book sirb or seamans book, as the maritime industry authority marina officially launched the sirb online appointment system today, 26 october 2018.
Returning ofws and seafarers no need for online passport. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book and or british seamans card rev 0819. Present a sea service certificate if no entry has been made. He said seamen usually start queuing before midnight, long before the agency opens at 8 a. Marina launched sirb online appointment system maritime. How to get your seaman book in the philippines seaman. The applicant must also have a liberian seamans book. Queuing before 6 am is unnecessary and is not advisable per the advisory. Heres everything you need to know in philippine passport. On the other hand, the regular application will take about 8 hours and will cost php800. Its main purpose is to help you find out how the 2010 manila amendments to the stcw will affect you. These are the standard information you will see in a seamans book or sirb. Manila, philippines starting 05 november 2018, filipino seafarers are directed to set an online appointment for the processing of their seafarers identification and record book sirb or seamans book, as the maritime industry authority marina officially launched the sirb online appointment system today, 26 october 2018. The seamans book, ramirez said, is vital and essential to a seaman when boarding a vessel for work.
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