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To facilitate the verification of employment documents by overseas port officials, each seafarer should ensure that the following documents are in his possession while serving on board.
All maritime personnel
The following documents must be handed over and, if necessary, retained by the Master upon boarding
1) Seafarer's passport
2) passport
3) Certificate of vaccination
4) Travel permit (if applicable)
5) Six passport size photographs (for use on shore leave when on board)
6) Medical fitness certificate confirming medical fitness to perform duties at sea.
7) Seafarer qualification - diploma
8) Copy of the contract
Maritime personnel (Chief Mate) must ensure that their passport, vaccination certificates and travel permits are valid for the duration of their service prior to embarkation, as the costs associated with such extensions while serving on board are a personal expense. Their individual passports must be valid for at least ONE year, as renewing them abroad is a very expensive undertaking.
In addition, the following must be noted on board and provided to the captain if necessary.
OFFICERS
Certificate of Competency/Service (if available) or relevant professional certification.
The certificate of validation or revalidation/certification in accordance with the STCW Convention, as applicable, is valid for the complete contract.
POEA Contract, if applicable (Filipinos only)
SECD Contract, if applicable (Myanmar only)
Rank and crew (job senior mate)
Seaman's registration card
Confirmation by the appropriate authority authorizing the assessment to become part of the navigation and/or engine clocks, a requirement of the STCW Convention.
POEA Contract, if applicable (Filipinos only)
SECD contract if applicable (Myanmar only)
All seafarers working for hire must ensure that their documents are correct and in place. Any delays on ships due to invalid seafarer documents or fraudulent documents shall be at the expense of the seafarer concerned.
The Company will not tolerate any delays to ships caused by a seafarer's incomplete documentation and the seafarer will bear the consequences of any necessary action the Company deems appropriate to prevent such delays.
