Record group 26 17851988 overview of records locations table of contents 26. If you need seamans papers as theyre called in the u. The cfr, navigation and vessel inspection circular nvic and published policies will help you to understand the requirements for our merchant mariner credentialing program. The seaman s book provides a travel document that can be used instead of a passport in some cases. Siu and maritime history seafarers international union.
The seafarers international union, atlantic, gulf, lakes and inland waters, aflcio, represents professional united states merchant mariners sailing aboard u. The views and opinions posted by members do not reflect the views and opinions of the united states coast guard. Oct 26, 2017 inspected and uninspected vessels have different laws and regulations that govern them. Surviving coast guard boot camp the balance careers. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card gov. I was awarded a job as apprentice seaman, equivalent to buck private in the army. The seafarers international union takes pride in a long and storied history of championing the rights of seamen and mariners, but theres no simple answer as to when that history began.
Staff officers, including pursers, medical doctors, and nurses, crew members for qualified ratings, such as able seamen and qualified members of the. Our collection includes the entire set of us lifesaving service annual reports, the sailors magazine, us coast guard reports on major shipping disasters, etc. It is not necessary to renew your mmc in order to renew your license, though. The us does not issue a seaman s book only seaman s papers via the united states coast guard. I am a us citizen and need to obtain a seamans book for. Dec 19, 2011 the coast guard does allow the licensee to take and pass a comprehensive open book exercise in lieu of showing the qualifying service. Pete, during world war ii, was drafted by walt disney and appeared as the official mascot of the united states merchant marine. Just like the air force and the navy, the coast guard only has one location for enlisted boot camp. How to apply for a merchant mariner credential mmc. Uscg masters license examination updated to june 2007 questions note. The uscg has discontinued distribution of question and answer material for their deck examination which includes 100t and 6 pack questions.
It is easy to understand and even a novice boater can learn about piloting and seamanship. The coast guard is americas maritime first responder. If you are studying for a united states coast guard deck license exam which includes this module, you should work through these questions until you are scoring 80% or better on them. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book and or british seamans card rev 0819. Since november 2019, they already stopped producing our seafarers identification and record book sirb as you can see in online appointment mismo what they are issuing today are the seafarers identity document sid and seafarers record book srb. Procedures for discharge, containment and cleanup of sludge and waste from cargo and fueling operations. Inspected and uninspected vessels have different laws and regulations that govern them. I am researching my fathers service in the coast guard between 19581962. This web site is a privatelyowned and has not been underwritten or supported by the united states coast guard. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card msf. If all youre going as a passenger, all you need is a regular russian visa. The maritime industry authority marina has launched the sirb online appointment system, which will start handling transactions and application on november 5, 2018. The nj maritime museum has an extraordinary collection of historic journals, magazines and official reports on maritime events and incidents.
For the holder, it serves as record of sea service on board ships of 35gt and above for commercial vessels, and 50gt and above for fishing vessels. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. Coast guard boot camp is run just like any other military boot camp. An mmc is not a discharge book, it is a credential that identifies the mariner and lists the certifications and level. A stepbystep guide january 7, 2020 april 4, 2019 by draven cueva the seamans identification record book sirb or popularly known as seamans book is a major requirement to all aspiring seafarers before they can be considered eligible to work on shipping vessels. The open book exercise is mailed out by the coast guard to the individual, and they must take the open book exercise and mail it back to the coast guard. Application process for the national maritime center nmc. Overhead, the wild huntsman of the storm passed continuously in one blare of mingled noises. Inland rules the inland rules in this book replace the old inland rules, western rivers rules, great lakes rules, their respective pilot rules and interpretive rules, and parts of the motorboat act of 1940. And most cruise lines do this for you automatically. They serve as proof to the coast guard or other similar authority that the seaman has received the appropriate training, to document for the seamans union representative that the shipping company is hiring union seamen as per their contracts, and they act as a form of identification and travel documentation similar to a passport while the ship.
The mou provides guidelines for oshas and the coast guards authority when it comes to enforcing safety regulations and standards for maritime workers. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card. If applicable fill out a cg719c conviction statement. United states the merchant mariners document mmd, previously called a zcard, is a kind of merchant mariner credential previously issued by the united states coast guard in accordance with the stcw guidelines, and, until completely phased out, remains one of the standard documents required for all crewmembers of u. The openbook exercise is mailed out by the coast guard to the individual, and they must take the openbook exercise and mail it back to the coast guard.
Instead of a visa or a passport, you need the seamans. For details on license requirements, application forms, licensing fees, and testing locations, visit the united states coast guard national maritime centers web site and look under mariners information center. They can be issued by the yachts flag authority for the purpose of proving onboard yacht service. Many of the old navigation rules were originally enacted in the last century. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. No pop ups, banners, spam, garbage, advertisements, hidden gimmicks or any proverbial fine print to deal with. This document is issued by the administration to all filipino seafarers and cadets cadettes. Fill out a cg719b application for merchant mariner credential.
The merchant mariner credential mmc is a credential issued by the united states coast guard in accordance with guidelines of the international convention on standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers stcw to united states seafarers in order to show evidence of a mariner s qualifications. List all convictions not previously reported to the coast guard. Popular seamanship books meet your next favorite book. Moreover, this book focuses on the exploits of four men who were members of my part of the coast guardthe boat force, those coasties serving in small boats who have to go out, but dont have to come back. International and inland regulations for vessels lights and sound signals. Nov 18, 2019 just like the air force and the navy, the coast guard only has one location for enlisted boot camp. Coast guard naturally, with my college education, and my fine job on wall street, i was invited to take an exam for the coast guard officers training school. Renewing your coast guard merchant mariner credential mmc. As long as it takes you to get a letter of commitment from a boat or shipping company. Marina launches seamans book online appointment system. Seamans book is the common name for a discharge book. This is the usequivalent of a seamans discharge book. Coast guard merchant mariner credential, or mmc, which now resembles a passport. The seamans book provides a travel document that can be used instead of a passport in some cases.
While the siu was formally chartered on october 14, 1938, its origins trace back even further to the international seamens union isu and the sailors. Merchant mariners going to sea for the first time need to know as much about their new job, their ship, the sea, and the merchant marine as they can. I also want to obtain appriate insignia he would have worn on his uniform, though i do not have anything original from the uniforms he actually wore. Whether or not a seaman is working on is an inspected vessel could make a difference in the regulations the employer must follow if an injured worker is pursuing an injury claim. For details on license requirements, application forms, licensing fees, and testing locations, visit the united states coast guard national maritime centers web site and look under mariner s information center. Jul 02, 2014 msf 4509 application for a discharge book and or british seaman s card rev 0819. It doesnt matter if youre commanding a large yacht or a small runabout, everyone should study this book. The united states merchant marine has been featured in many movies and other fictional accounts. The checklists are based upon the code of federal regulations cfr and us coast guard policies. On may 7, 2009, the onceornate, engraved united states coast guard license to u. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card. Able seaman ab is any person below officer and above ordinary seaman who holds a merchant mariner credential mmc in the deck department, endorsed by the coast guard. It is the standard documentation required for all crew members of u.
A seaman s discharge book is a full record of a seaman s career experience and certification. Marina replaces sirb with sid srb since november 2019. One of the first things youll experience at cape may is a. Set includes all six study guides with multiple choice questions and answers for preparation for the u. Merchant marine officer became no more than a sticker on a page entitled licensed as in the u.
Then, with that and a few other easily obtainable documents of identity and photographs, you proceed to your nearest coast guard inspection station and theyll. On this page you can learn more about a seamans payscale, the process of becoming a seaman, and the history of the rank in the united states coast guard. I could have thought i knew the angels name, and that his. Seaman apprentice, formerly known as seaman second class, is the secondlowest enlisted rank in the united states coast guard, directly above seaman recruit and below seaman. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Coast guard coronavirus covid19 information please click here. The british seamens discharge book, not to be confused with the now almost now obsolete seamens card is the official mca and red ensign group log book, for which any british citizen. Dockwalk the essential site for captains and crew docktalk.
Seaman is the 3rd rank in the united states coast guard, ranking above seaman apprentice and directly below petty officer third class. There are several titles and colorcoded rank insignias assigned to sailors receiving. Nov 14, 2006 they serve as proof to the coast guard or other similar authority that the seaman has received the appropriate training, to document for the seaman s union representative that the shipping company is hiring union seamen as per their contracts, and they act as a form of identification and travel documentation similar to a passport while the ship. United states coast guard merchant mariner licensing and documentation system page 3 radio officers on merchant vessels.
Murphys deck officer study guides 1 through 6 complete. The american merchant seamans manual has been the primary seamanship text and reference book for the american merchant marine for more than sixty years. I am hoping to put together a display with his medals, dog tags, and other items. It was an indentification card that listed unlicensed ratings on the back. Coast guard, and i spent years of active and reserve duty in the coast guard.
Both the civilian mariners and the merchant vessels are managed by a combination of the government and private sectors, and engage in commerce or transportation of goods and services in and out of the navigable waters of the united states. Popeye was a merchant mariner before joining first the u. Must already hold a valid medical certificate or you must fill out a cg719k application for medical certificate. The maritime industry authority marina launches a new identification system for seafarers called sid srb. The questions used in the online study are once again available to the public in pdf format from the nmc link above.
Uscg masters license examination updated to june 2007. Coast guard provides certifications to applicants who meet all the requirements set by federal law. In order to be used as a passport, the situation must be appropriate i. The merchant mariner credential mmc is a credential issued by the united states coast guard in accordance with guidelines of the international convention on standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers stcw to united states seafarers in order to show evidence of a mariners qualifications. Oct 05, 2018 as long as it takes you to get a letter of commitment from a boat or shipping company. Merchant marine personnel records other than those killed during world war ii. Feb 12, 2020 seafarers record book srb our new srb is formerly known as sirb. Difference between inspected and uninspected vessels the. The governing federal agency that prescribes and enforces regulations and standards to protect seamen onboard inspected vessels is the coast guard. Federal laws regulate and enforce the requirements and application process for this endorsement. The finest hours is about one of the most dangerous rescue missions in the history of the u. Chapman piloting and seamanship is the gold standard for anyone that sets foot on a vessel.
Nov 30, 2015 the mou provides guidelines for oshas and the coast guards authority when it comes to enforcing safety regulations and standards for maritime workers. Filipino seafarers who want to process their seafarers identification and record book sirb or seamans book can now do so online. Merchant mariner credential nmc united states coast guard. The seamans discharge book is issued by the harbour master and exceptionally by the local maritime office of porto santo stefano of registration and is consigned at the time of the first shipment of the new member, to the captain of the ship directly or through maritime. The united states merchant marine refers to either united states civilian mariners, or to u. Difference between inspected and uninspected vessels. Murphys deck officer study guides 1 through 6 complete set. The seaman s discharge book is issued by the harbour master and exceptionally by the local maritime office of porto santo stefano of registration and is consigned at the time of the first shipment of the new member, to the captain of the ship directly or through maritime or consular office of the place where the ship is located. The us does not issue a seamans book only seamans papers via the united states coast guard. For department of homeland security coronavirus covid19 information please click here.
Merchant mariner licensing and documentation system. This is after you have completed the application, submitted sea time, a physical exam, drug test. The seamans identification record book sirb or popularly known as seamans book is a major requirement to all aspiring seafarers before they can be considered eligible to work on shipping vessels. Records of the united states coast guard uscg national. Getting certified as an able seaman qualifies you to perform deck services on certain classes of marine vessels. On this page you can learn more about a seaman s payscale, the process of becoming a seaman, and the history of the rank in the united states coast guard. The coast guard does allow the licensee to take and pass a comprehensive openbook exercise in lieu of showing the qualifying service. Seaman papers united states coast guard forums and.