Malaysia - Apply for Seaman Record Book

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Register for Seaman Record Book, the applicant has to approach the MARINE DEPARTMENT PENINSULAR MALAYSIA link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. The officer will review the application and may request additional information or clarification if necessary.
11. Upon completion successfully, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. The applicant has to visit the office and collect the seaman permit.
13. This entire process can be completed within 3 – 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Passport (with at least six months validity)
• Seafarer's medical certificate (issued by an approved medical practitioner)
• Proof of sea service (such as a letter from your employer, a contract of employment, or a discharge book from your previous employer)
• Relevant training certificates (such as basic safety training, advanced fire fighting, or medical first aid)
• Four recent passport-sized photographs (with a blue background)
• Payment of fees (as per the prescribed rates)
• Fee receipt
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

MARINE DEPARTMENT PENINSULAR MALAYSIA
Ibu PejabatLaut, Peti Surat 12, Jalan Limbungan,42007, Pelabuhan Klang, Selangor
Azham Bin Abd Razak
Contact - 603-3346 7620 / 7766/ 7777
Fax - 603-3168 5289
Email - [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any individual or an organization who intends to Register for Seaman Record Book is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

• The validity of the record book is 5 years.

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 3- 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Residence Address
• Present Name
• New Name
• Citizenship
• Period of Residence
• Name of Father
• Name of Mother
• Profession/Occupation
• Gender
• Place of Birth
• Seaman details

Need for the Document

• In Malaysia, the Seaman Record Book is also known as the Seafarer's Identification and Record Book (SIRB). It is an official document issued to Malaysian seafarers that contains details of their personal information, training and qualifications, employment, and seagoing experience.
• The Seaman Record Book serves as proof of the seafarer's qualifications, experience, and competency, and is required for employment on board any Malaysian flagged vessel or foreign vessel that enters Malaysian waters.

Information which might help

• Seafarers are required to carry their Seaman Record Book with them at all times while on board a vessel and to present it to the authorities when required.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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