Serving or retired merchant navy personnel should supply their british seamans card and discharge book andor other documentary evidence of service. Seafarers earnings deduction what you need to know. Hev you considered getting a panamanian seamans book as i believe they are a lot easier to obtain. These regulations revoke the merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1972, as amended, and reenact them with further amendments. This could include your seamans discharge book or certificates of discharge flightferry tickets, copies of ships logs, hotel bills, credit card vouchers etc. For instance, if youre claiming for the 201516 tax year, youll need to do it by the 5th of april 2020. We can take away the stress of dealing with your tax affairs and we can ensure that you get everything back you are entitled to. We enjoy taxfree salaries because the law states so, provided that all incomes are obtained outside the country so for three years i have never seen any bir form for filing my income tax return. What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman. Traveling on a seamans discharge book is no different than traveling on a library book. How long before i can do a resit after a fail result. Help with seamans card an discharge book 29th july 2014, 10. The discharge books are the ones you try and get the ship to stamp to show you were working on the vessel not all will stamp as you are not technically on as ships crew.
Application for seamans record book and certificate of discharge. The singapore seaman discharge book sdb is only issued to singapore citizen or permanent resident for the purpose of logging hisher sea time to pursue professional qualifications in seafaring career. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. One passport size photograph with white background scanned color. Your seamans discharge book this will help you to confirm when. Pay and tax details, in the form of a copy of your 2019 p60 or end of year financial statement. A seamans discharge book is a full record of a seamans career experience and certification. A catch 22 application for a discharge book and seamens. This is the usequivalent of a seamans discharge book. The merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1987.
A twic is not a seamans discharge book and is not a seamans document of any kind any more than a physical exam or a drug test result. September 9, 2014 september 24, 2016 anvin arganosa 1 comment form 1703, income tax ive been working as a seafarer for more than three years already and our tax laws are very good to people like us working abroad or commonly known as overseas filipino workers. This can be used as evidence of working offshore and being out of the country should you be able to claim your tax back. Following are the required documents before you apply for a seamans licence book. It requires that certain facts be included in the certificate or in the entry, prohibits other information from being included, and requires the. After doing so, wait for your book and be ready to come aboard. Frequently asked questions crew training bluewater. We deal with all these issues and more on an ongoing basis on your behalf so you dont need to worry about them. Nov 19, 2014 despite the huge changes that have come to working at sea, a seamans book remains a fundamentally useful document because after all, the basics of sea service, qualification and location will always remain the same. Includes registering, setting up, company accounts and tax returns. Towards the end of the application process, you can choose to pick up the discharge book. Man r001 01 application for a discharge book andor a british seamans card under the merchant shipping seamans documents regulations 1987 as they have effect in the isle of man with every application you should part a yourself in block capitals send a.
This is the usequivalent of a seaman s discharge book. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card. Despite the misconception that the seafarers earnings deduction exempts you from filing a tax return, in order to claim your entitlement, you. How do i apply for a british seamans discharge book. Jul 25, 2019 seafarers earnings deduction sed is a less commonly known yet distinct piece of uk tax legislation that grants seafarers the right to claim 100% tax exemption on foreign earnings, as long as they qualify. The required items to be submitted with seamans discharge book sdb application are. I tried to find the fal convention to better answer the question authoritatively, but cant find it currently.
Sdb application page 1 and 2 page one must be original and cannot be a photocopy. Our unique recruitment process allows us to have only the very best skilled and qualified maritime security officers on our system ready to place with a maritime security company. Complete an application form and submit to the registrar of seafarers, along with. A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seamans service. They can be issued by the yachts flag authority for the purpose of proving onboard yacht service. 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. He is a seaman and has passed me his p60 and a p60 from a pension income. Fast, personal and sensible tax advice from seasoned professionals. What entries do i need to post on the tax return as this is a first for me. Seaman book we will assist you in filing and processing of. Update of sea service, to include a clear photocopy of your discharge book entries including inside front. The discharge book for merchant seamen, or more formally the continuous certificate of discharge, was introduced in 1900. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card. It requires that certain facts be included in the certificate or in the entry, prohibits other information from being included, and requires the secretary to keep records of all.
Seaman book we will assist you in filing and processing. If the eligible seafarers surname is different from childs surname please provide documentation showing relationship i. Do i select have been offered employment on a united kingdom vessel, because i dont know who my sponsor is tags. Every bonafide seafarer on a caymanregistered vessel, including yachts, is eligible to be issued upon request and submission of the required supporting documentation with a cayman seamans discharge book sdb. A catch 22 application for a discharge book and seamens card. G l gilbert returns for a oneoff lockdown special, with donald mclaren caught in the midst. How to apply for a seaman certificate news jamaica gleaner. The mi273, application for seafarers identification and record book and special qualifications may be downloaded and filled in electronically. An individual citizen of the philippines who is working and deriving income from abroad as an overseas worker is taxable only on income from sources within the philippines. Providing offshore employment contracts to maritime security officers worldwide. Dec 30, 20 what is an seaman book continuous discharge certificate cdc. If the op holds a 100 ton uscg license without twic then the license has been invalid for several years. A twic is not a seaman s discharge book and is not a seaman s document of any kind any more than a physical exam or a drug test result. Once you have completed the form, the form must be dated and the applicant and filing agent must sign the form in the appropriate boxes.
Valid passports or other travel documents including seamans discharge book, acceptable to the government of kenya are required for all persons wishing to enter kenya must be valid for at least six 6 months and have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement. Seafarers earning deductions, or sed for short, is uk tax legislation. Here is a catch 22 question, been asked to send my cv in for a anti piracy job,someone is bidding on a contract and needs to be able to show personnel on books, and ive been asked to provide a discharge book and a seamens card,i have all the forms in front of me. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book and or british seaman s card rev 0819. Ive been working as a seafarer for more than three years already and our tax laws are very good to people like us working abroad or commonly known as overseas filipino workers. It is not a visa and it does not take the place of a passport. An application for an irish seafarers discharge book can be made if you are. This handbook will contain in detail everything about a seamans. I got my seamans book a long time ago and it had to be for a british flagged vessel, not sure how it is nowadays as there arent too many of them left sadly. Application for seamans record book and certificate of. Discharge books and british seaman s card a discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarer s service and is not a proof of identity. It is a requirement that seafarers working on uk flagged ships or large yachts have a uk discharge book or one that is issued by one of the governments listed in msf 4509 a british seamans card bsc is an internationally accepted document which allows a british seafarer to land at.
You should expect to receive your discharge book by mail within a week. Discharge book numbering from ww 2 to 1972 for british seamen. What is an seaman book continuous discharge certificate cdc. Seaman book is one of the compulsory document for applying crew transit.
What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman book. This handbook will contain in detail everything about a seamans experience, career, and training. Here is a catch 22 question, been asked to send my cv in for a anti piracy job,someone is bidding on a contract and needs to be able to show personnel on books, and ive been asked to provide a discharge book and a seamen s card,i have all the forms in front of me, but to process the. First of all i have an official merchant navy discharge book issued on the the 12th november 1957 in liverpool on entry to the british merchant navy of which i am very proud to have served, sadly for only seven years, but i have to admit that it was one of the most interestingenjoyable times of my working life. Specialist seafarers tax our specialist tax accountants provide a professional seafarers tax service giving you a fast reliable tax service and advice on seafarers earnings deduction sed. I would think very carefully about marsec as a career option your best bet is a gbrflagged vessel and you with a gbr seamans book. A seamans discharge book is a full record of a seaman s career experience and certification. Standard processing time for this document is three working days. British seamens cards no longer require endorsement after 5 years. With thanks to ocean management, a division of ocean independence. Seafarers discharge book and id card seafarers ireland. It can also apply to nonuk resident employees who are resident for tax. Discharge book numbering from ww 2 to 1972 for british.
Section 10311 requires a shipping commissioner, when discharging a seaman, either to provide the seaman with a certificate of discharge or to make an entry in the seamans continuous discharge book. It is a requirement that seafarers working on uk flagged ships or large yachts have a uk discharge book or one that is issued by one of the governments listed in msf 4509. Owned and operated by highly skilled professionals with expertise in recruitment and the maritime security industry. Are there time limits for claiming seafarers earnings deduction. An irish citizen who is either a member of crew, engaged in the navigation of the vessel, or who is not a member of crew, but works as a supernumerary i. Coloured copy of first page and address page of passport. The seafarers earnings deduction sed is a tricky piece of tax legislation.
It is not intended to be the primary document for purposes of personal identification and border control clearance. This information return is filed in triplicate by nonresident citizens and overseas contract workers ocws, including qualified filipino seamen, on income derived from sources abroad. Get a seaman s discharge book or british seaman s card. I was going to ask why you wanted one, but this has now been explained. This law came fully into effect in 2012 after a long battle between the trade unions and the hmrc, spanning almost 15 years in the courts. A seaman record book or continuous discharge certificate is a continuous record of a seaman s service. Hopefully i will get my hands on it over the next few days and come back to edit it. The seamans identification record book or sirb, is considered to be the passport of the aspiring seamen here in the philippines. Application procedures iri international registries, inc. The requirement for each seafarer to have a seamans book, formally known as a seamans discharge book, is laid down by the flag states. A discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service and is not a proof of identity.
Dockwalk the essential site for captains and crew docktalk. Marinet is an internetbased ecommerce system owned by the maritime and port authority of singapore for the maritime community. For advice and assistance please contact crew compliance. If you need the discharge book faster, you can pick it up from the danish maritime authority. My number, r576086 was issued at the vindicatrix, 6 june 1952 i had three full discharge books all with the same number to 1994 discharge book numbering from ww 2 to 1972 for british seamen page 4 help. Pitfalls and rules this section outlines just some of the issues that are of vital importance when it comes to tax for merchant seaman. You can choose an alternative address of delivery in the application as such. British seamans discharge book rovworld subsea information. You can claim for previous years, but theres a strict 4year limit. Seamans book is the common name for a discharge book. The project gutenberg ebook of the seamans friend, by. Seafarers earnings deduction sed is a less commonly known yet distinct piece of uk tax legislation that grants seafarers the right to claim 100% tax exemption on foreign earnings, as long as they qualify. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card gov.
Requirements to apply for kenyan visa sande kennedy. Every seafarer must carry this document while on board, which is also an. British seamens cards are no longer obligatory for british seafarers. Ship is not defined in tax law, but offshore installations which are not ships include. Seaman service book ssb is a continuous record of a seamans service issued in pakistan. If youre an employee and work at sea, you may be able to reduce your tax bill by getting the seafarers earnings deduction. 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. It is dark blue, with 26 pages, slightly larger than a modern passport, with a rectangular slot in the front cover, which allows you to read the seamans surname. 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 from time to time. Requirements and procedure for seamans book new applicants. Seafarers earning deductions tax aid for seafarers. Application for a discharge book andor a british seamans. The copy can be in image format or scanned copy in pdf format is also accepted. You should keep your discharge book and all other documents which support your claim.
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