⚓️ To embark on a voyage, a seafarer needs to pack not only personal belongings but also a substantial set of documents confirming their qualifications, health, and right to work on a vessel.
🔹 The list of essential documents includes:
✔️ Personal documents:
• Passport: The primary document confirming the seafarer's identity and citizenship. The passport must be valid for the entire duration of the voyage.
• Seaman's Book: A special document containing information about the seafarer's qualifications, work experience, and issued certificates. It is mandatory for all seafarers.
• Visa: Needed for entry into the ship's flag state or other countries the seafarer may visit during the voyage.
✔️ Professional documents:
• Diploma of Secondary or Higher Education: Confirms the seafarer's education in their specialty.
• Certificates and Diplomas: Confirm the seafarer's professional skills (for example, certificates for ship master, engineer, radio operator).
• Certificate of Completion of Advanced Training Courses: Confirms the seafarer's participation in training on new technologies and work methods.
• Medical Certificates: Confirm the seafarer's health and fitness for work on board a vessel.
✔️ Documents related to the voyage:
• Contract: Officially confirms the seafarer's employment on the vessel. The contract specifies the working conditions, salary, contract duration, and other important points.
• Ship Ticket: Confirms the seafarer's right to board the vessel and travel to the place of work.
• Insurance Policy: Provides financial protection for the seafarer in case of accidents or other unforeseen circumstances.
🔹 Important points to remember:
- The list of necessary documents may vary depending on the type of vessel, voyage route, flag state, and other factors.
- Before embarking on a voyage, it is necessary to check the validity of all documents and ensure they are in order.
- It is recommended to create copies of all important documents and store them separately from the originals.
⚓️ Having collected all necessary documents, the seafarer can confidently set sail for work!
🔹 If you have any questions while processing your documents, you can always contact us!
The crewing company "ARMATOR" conducts a full verification of documents.
More information:
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