Travelling on philippine airlines pr and pal express if you are traveling solely on philippine airlines pr for the duration of your journey, please familiarize yourself with our baggage rules. It is the maximum which can be carried free of charge, and it varies according to the class, origin and destination. Aug 23, 2019 can i purchase excess baggage allowance, and where can i pay for it. As a general rule, the hand baggage allowance on swiss flights is as follows. On the printed form, attach a recent color picture of the seafarer in. Msf 4509 application for a discharge book and or british seamans card rev 0819. British seamens cards no longer require endorsement after 5 years. This includes items carried under courier mails as checked baggage.
What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman. 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. Dockwalk the essential site for captains and crew docktalk. Air france, klm, and other partners flying blue seaman s tickets many apologies if this has been discussed elsewhere alreday. Can i purchase excess baggage allowance, and where can i pay for it. For weight concept, each checked baggage must not exceed 32 kg 70 lb. 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. A section of the weight concept mentions marine fares of. What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman book get.
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. Travel concessions and fares apply for seaman, offshore and marine crews. Passenger 1 passenger 2 passengers 3 passengers 4 passengers 5 passengers 6 passengers 7 passengers 8 passengers 9 passengers. On an unrelated topic, i hope you are not planning on embarking on career in marsec. As people here mentioned, one of the advantages of possessing a seaman s book or continuous discharge certificates cdc is that you can book cheap one way tickets from airline agents and even get 30 kg baggage allowance. Applicants must be ready to present seamans book, contract of. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card. British seamens cards are no longer obligatory for british seafarers. Checked baggage allowance information british airways. Air france, klm, and other partners flying blue seamans tickets many apologies if this has been discussed elsewhere alreday. General included checkin baggage allowance economy class on european and intercontinental flights.
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. I seem to recall that you might be issued with a seamans card which should cover you to board and then get the seamans book form signed and stamped during your first voyage. Accordingly, free baggage allowance is determined by the number of pieces of luggage. Everything exceeding the allowance for your flight will be considered exce. On flights carried out by a partner airline, the operating airlines rules apply.
These regulations revoke the merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1972, as amended, and reenact them with further amendments. Your included baggage allowance on your klm flight. This can be used as evidence of working offshore and being out of the country should you be able to claim your tax back. Aug 26, 2010 i heard from a couple of sources that having a seaman s book allows you more baggage on air travel, but i dont seem to find anything mentioned on any websites. Eligible active and retired members of the canadian and u. I have a copy of a discharge book, which i suspect was one of the first batch produced. I am aware that it is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false declaration in order to obtain an irish seafarers identity card and an irish discharge book. Do merchant seamans book holders get more baggage allowance. Semn seaman tickets are type of fare that shipping companies pay a considerable premium for, however in return are provided fully flexible conditions such as changescancellationsrefunds and a variety of other aspects, but normally also offer an increased baggage allowance, but this is only if the company have booked you into that type of. I tried to find the fal convention to better answer the question authoritatively, but cant find it currently.
The weight of baggage also determines how heavily the aircraft is fuelled. The terms of an airline company regarding their checked baggage rules refers to two concepts. An application for an irish seafarers discharge book can be made if you are. The reason why checkin must be completed at least one hour prior to departure is that air greenlands personnel need time to scan all baggage for security reasons and to sort the baggage according to destination and then transfer the baggage out to the aircraft. Seamans book is the common name for a discharge book. Baggage allowance when you fly, there are limits to the weight andor number of pieces of baggage you can check in or carry on board. 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 or any nonbritish citizen employed on a uk flagged vessel can apply. If you book a return flight and mix fare types your baggage limit will differ for each flight. It s not possible to split the total weight across multiple bags. You can apply in person at your local marine office. If your ao authorizesapproves the cost of excess accompanied baggage on a tdy order, you may be reimbursed.
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. A discharge book is a continuous record of a seafarers service and is not a proof of identity. I have a flight from miami to south africa coming up and i know i am going to be overweight. Baggage allowance on other airlines flights baggage allowances and regulations may vary depending on the airline. A seamans discharge book sdb, sometimes known as a seamans. In addition to the regular checkedin baggage allowance you may carry, you may also bring along hand baggage on board the cabin during your qatar airways flight. It is the maximum which can be carried free of charge, and it varies according to. For baggage exceeding the linear dimension stated above allowance, should be transported as freight and not baggage. I gather that these only provide 25% level miles but there seems to be a great deal of inconsistency in the process as the vast majority of my flights have been granted 100% miles and on my last 3 trips to houston from amsterdam i. August 23, 2019 you can purchase excess baggage allowances from our website, mobile app, checkin counters or sales offices at the airport. It is not intended to be the primary document for purposes of personal identification and border control clearance. I am not in possession of an irish seafarers identity card andor an irish discharge book except that which i attached hereto for cancellation. Dear passengers, please note that our checked baggage allowance depends on the class of service, except for mychoice fares and special baggage allowance offers which are presented in the tables below.
To apply in person you must have an appointment with a. The merchant shipping seamens documents regulations 1987. 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. 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. All passengers may travel with a carryon bag weighing up to 10 kg 22 lbs and a personal item like a handbag, laptop, tablet or a bag with products purchased at a dutyfree shop.
This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. In addition to records of sea time, the seaman s book also allows yacht crew to travel on marine fare tickets refundable and changeable which are often at a discounted price and come with an increased luggage allowance. The design of the book changed between 1915 and 1917. First class and business class customers are allowed to carry two pieces of baggage on board, not to exceed a. The ticket is regular ticket and not seamans ticket. I require guidance how to book seaman ticket and also for the seaman baggage allowance. Seaman s book is the common name for a discharge book.
Seafarers discharge book and id card seafarers ireland. For flights operating from 21 august 2019, please refer to the new baggage rules. The discharge book for merchant seamen, or more formally the continuous certificate of discharge, was introduced in 1900. To apply in person you must have an appointment with a marine office. It was an indentification card that listed unlicensed ratings on the back. In general, the piece of hand luggage admitted on board cannot exceed 56cm x 45cm x 25c. I heard from a couple of sources that having a seamans book allows you more baggage on air travel, but i dont seem to find anything mentioned on any websites. Checked baggage malaysia airlines book direct with us. For passengers connecting through sri lankan airlines international flights, the same baggage allowance on the flight ticket will be permitted maximum 40. The british seamans card is similar to a british passport and is internationally accepted, allowing seafarers to land at foreign ports without having to obtain visas.
Do merchant seamans book holders get more baggage allowance on flights. What special privileges does a traveller with a seaman book. Know the size, number of baggage and weight requirements you can checkin and handcarried baggage you can bring into the cabin free of charge. Please ensure you ring to book an appointment prior to attending. The seaman baggage allowance is not a generous privilege provided by airlines to passengers who merely show a discharge book, it doesnt work that way. They can be issued by the yachts flag authority for the purpose of proving onboard yacht service. There are hidden benefits by having a seaman s book, which is also a common name for a discharge book. Does a seamans discharge book afford you excess baggage. An mmc is not a discharge book, it is a credential that identifies the mariner and lists the certifications and level of training if any held.
Overweight, oversized and additional pieces are subject to available space on the aircraft. Excess accompanied baggage frequently asked questions. The total dimension of each checked in bag must not exceed 157 cms61 ins. The allowance permitted will vary depending on the class you are travelling in, the origin and destination. Tyne marine office compass house tyne dock south shields ne34 9py telephone. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card. For most destinations, your free checked baggage allowance is determined by weight weight system. For passengers connecting through sri lankan airlines international flights, the same baggage allowance on the flight ticket will be permitted maximum 40 kg. When travelling fromwithin greenland and from denmark to greenland you are able to print your own boarding pass using our web checkin, or get a.
First class and business class customers are allowed to carry two pieces of baggage on board, not to exceed a total weight of 15kg 33lb. The seamans discharge book can be issued by the ships flag authority to prove your sea time on and off the vessel and it does help in issuing and arranging seaman transit visa in addition to sea time records, the discharge book sometimes also allows for sea crew to travel on marine fare tickets which are often at a discounted price with. Its not possible to split the total weight across multiple bags. If your highest us license andor certification is a master of not more than 100 gt, then you do not yet qualify for the mmc. The seamans discharge book can be issued by the ships flag authority to prove your sea time on and off the vessel and it does help in issuing and arranging seaman transit visa in addition to. Certain limitations and restrictions also apply, and these may differ by country and airline. Passenger may purchase excess baggage with an allowance of up to 60kg per passenger for each sector irrespective of the applicable free checked baggage allowance, and up to 5 pieces of baggage including the applicable baggage allowance and any applicable extra baggage allowance entitled for fwc members. Discharge no was 23938 and the printing information shows that it was one of a batch of 140,000 books printed by waterlow in july 1900. Get a seamans discharge book or british seamans card gov. Flights to lusaka, flights to lusaka from livingstone. If youre an employee and work at sea, you may be able to reduce your tax bill by getting the seafarers earnings deduction. Luggage allowance for seamens family members india mike.
Nb in nuuk you can check in your luggage the day before your departure, monday to friday 16. Hev you considered getting a panamanian seamans book as i believe they are a lot easier to obtain. Seaman traveling to and from a vessel and have a seaman book andor a. Application for a discharge book, british seamans card msf.
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. Vietnam airlines applies the piece concept for baggage allowance on all domestic and international flights. Checked baggage baggage on finnair flights information. Rumours are rife within the industry that a seamans book can carry. Does a seamans discharge book afford you excess baggage limits. For flights tofrom europe, the maximum weight permitted is 32. Where to get seamans airfares and discounted marine travel tickets. Complete front page of the application electronically, print it and save it as a microsoft word document, then. The amount of checked baggage that you can take with you free of charge will vary according to the route, class of travel, terms and conditions of ticket. British seamans discharge book rovworld subsea information. Baggage allowances and regulations may vary depending on the airline. I have for the last 18 months or so been flying with klm through work on what i understand to be seamans tickets. I gather that these only provide 25% level miles but there seems to be a.
I have for the last 18 months or so been flying with klm through work on what i understand to be seaman s tickets. The checkin baggage allowance for a child travelling on your lap depends on your ticket type. Hopefully i will get my hands on it over the next few days and come back to edit it. If your ticket includes flights operated by other airlines, iata standards of the most significant marketing carrier msmc define which airlines baggage regulations apply for your journey. Passengers who have already purchased tickets before august 1st, 2019 are still eligible for the checked baggage shown on their tickets.
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