Do I need a Seamans Discharge book to work on Yachts?
Do I need a seamans discharge book to work on Yachts ? To find your first job on board and start working on Yachts as a Stewardess or Deckhand in most cases it will not be required to have a Seamans Discharge book. This is something that you can apply for once on board with your and the Yacht will handle the application, cost and paperwork.
What is a Seamans Discharge book for Yacht Crew?
It is like record showing the Yacht you have worked on; with this it is also easier for the Yacht management company to employ you and arrange flights and travel arrangements. It will also make it easier to apply for Yacht Crew visas such as Schengen Visas to join a yacht or get a Transit Visa issued.
Do I need a Seamans Discharge book to work on Yachts and become a Yacht Stewardess?
To find your first job on board and start working on Yachts as a Stewardess, in most cases it will not be required. It will be a bonus and some very large Yachts might require it. But for the most part this is something you can get once employed on board.
Do I need a Seamans Discharge book to work on yachts and become a Yacht Deckhand?
To find your first job on board and start working on Yachts as a Deckhand, in most cases it will not be required. It will be a bonus and some very large Yachts might require it. But for the most part this is something you can get once employed on board.
Where can I get a Seamans Discharge book to work on Yachts?
This depends on the flag state where the Yacht is registered. If you are employed on a Yacht that is registered in Cayman Island or Marshall Island which is very usual, you will apply for it through Cayman Island. You will need to have your STCW-Basic Safety Training and Yacht Training as well as ENG1 to do the application.
Each country can issue this document. For example, on a Swedish Yacht for a Swedish Seafarers you will apply for a Seamans Discharge book in Sweden. The same goes for example for Italy, Croatia or United Kingdom through MCA. With this it will in most cases be internationally approved and you will not need to get one for each Yacht flag that you work on.
How much does a Seamans Discharge book cost ?
This varies depending on country, the best is to check in your home country or look into getting a Seamans Discharge book through the Yachtiecareers training programme for Deckhands and Stewardesses.
How do I apply for a Seamans Discharge book ?
- Select your country
- Join Yachtiecareers
- Complete STCW Basic Safety Training for Yacht Crew
- Complete ENG1 Medical Certificate
- Have a Valid passport
- Complete the Application through Yachtie careers to get a Cayman Island issued Seamans Discharge book
- Pay the Seamans Discharge book Application fee.
When you sign up for Yachtiecareers, you get all the STCW Training, Yacht crew certificates and ENG1 to work on Yachts. Once you get the certificates you can use or form to apply for a Seamans Discharge book.
If you need any help to obtain a Seamans Discharge book, Yachtiecareers can guide you through the process.
To become a Yacht Stewardess and get all STCW Basic Safety Training, Visas, Yacht CV and Seaman’s Discharge book you can book your training here:
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To become a Yacht Deckhand and get all STCW Basic Safety Training, Visas, Yacht CV and Seaman’s Discharge book you can book your training here:
