How to Renew Seamanbook

How to Renew Seamanbook:

Documentary Requirements for the Issuance of Enhanced Seafarers Identification
and Record Book (SIRB)
Note: The ORIGINAL and ONE (1) PHOTOCOPY of the enumerated requirements must be
presented when applying for the issuance of the SIRB.
NEW APPLICANT
1.Birth Certificate on Security Paper (SECPA) or Passport,
2.Valid NBI Clearance (visa seaman),
3.Valid Basic Safety Training (BST) certificate ; and
4.Official Receipt of Basic Safety Training (BST) Course
Note: Cadets who wish to wear the shoulder board must submit their Transcript of
Records (TOR) as proof of their enrolment in maritime course.
RE-ISSUANCE OF SIRB
1.Original SIRB;
2.Valid NBI Clearance (visa seaman; and
3.Basic Safety Training (BST) Certifcate.
Note: Applicants who hold Basic Safety Training (BST) certificates issued beyond
five (5) years as of date of filing of application for re-issuance must present
photocopy of on-board/sea-service (embarkation and disembarkation) duly reflected
in their SIRB’s. On-board/Sea-service must be at least (1) year, acquired within
five (5) years from the date of issuance of said certificate or from the date of
last disembarkation.
Service providers/personnel onboard ships who provide services other than those
that relate to navigation may present certification of sea-service duly signed by
authorized representative of the company.
RE-ISSUANCE OF SIRB FOR SHIP OFFICERS

1.Original SIRB;
2.Valid NBI Clearance (visa seaman);
3.Basic Safety Training Certificate;
4.PRC License or Board Certificate;
5.STCW, 1978/1995 Certificate (COC/COE);
6.PRC I.D. for Licensed Officers; and

Note: Applicants who hold Basic Safety Training (BST) certificates issued beyond
five (5) years as of date of filing of application for re-issuance must present
photocopy of on-board/sea-service (embarkation and disembarkation) duly reflected
in their SIRB’s. On-board/Sea-service must be at least (1) year, acquired within
five (5) years from the date of issuance of said certificate or from the date of
last disembarkation.
Service providers/personnel onboard ships who provide services other than those
that relate to navigation may present certification of sea-service duly signed by
authorized representative of the company.
LOST OR DAMAGE SIRB (REGULAR SEAFARERS)
1.Valid NBI Clearance (visa seaman)
2.Valid Basic Safety Training Certificate; and
3.Duly Notarized Affidavit of Loss or Damage
LOST OR DAMAGE SIRB (SHP OFFICERS)
1.Valid NBI Clearance (visa seaman);
2.Valid Basic Safety Training Certificate;
3.Duly Notarized Affidavit of Loss or Damage;
4.PRC LIcense or Board Certificate;
5.PRC I.D. for Licensed Officers;
6.STCW, 1978/1995 Certificate (COC/COE)

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ON-BOARD APPLCATION (To be filed by Company Liaison Officer)
Regular Seafarers:
1.Letter request from the Company/Agency;
2.POEA approved employment contract;
3.Crewlist duly signed by the Master;
4.Clearance from the MLAO as to monetary obligation;
5.Affidavit by the seafarer and confirmation by the Master;
6.Lates passport size photograph; and
7.Photocopy of the fllowing:
(For Regular Seafarers)
*Photocopy of SIRB;
*Valid Basic Safety Training (BST) Certificate;
(For Ship Officers)
*Photocopy of SIRB;
*Valid Basic Safety Training (BST) Certificate;
*PRC LIcense or Board Certificate;
*STCW, 1978/1995 Certificate (COC/COE);
*PRC I.D. for Licensed Officers
FEES AND CHARGES

TYPE OF APPLICATION FEES

* NEW/RE-ISSUANCE
>Regular Php 800.00
>Expedite Php 1,500.00

* REPLACEMENT OF LOST SIRB

> 1st Time Php 1,500.00
> Succeeding issuance Double the cost of last issuance
* ONBOARD Php 1,500.00

* ONSITE Php 1,500.00

*Replacement of losr SIRB, accompanied with marine protest or proof
accident/damage shall be charged the same fee as with the New/Re-issuance.

*The Cashier/accountable officer shall include in the Official Receipt

(OR) the payment of the required documentary stamp tax pursuant to Section 173
and 188 of the Tax Revenue Code, as ammended.

Standard Processing Time

Regular applications shall be released within eight (8) working hours while
expedite applications shall be released within four (4) working hours from the
date application is officially received.

Online Application
Please log-on to www.sirb.com.ph for more information.

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