1. Preparation materials: The following materials need to be prepared: a copy of ID card, recent bareheaded photos, seaman's card application form and original seaman's card.
2. Login system: Log in to official website of China Maritime Safety Administration and log in to the seaman's card application system.
3. Fill in the application: fill in the personal information and work experience in the system and submit the application. At the same time, you need to make an online appointment for on-site processing time.
4. On-site treatment: Go to the local maritime bureau for on-site treatment according to the scheduled time. Please bring the prepared materials and follow the instructions of the staff.
5. Payment: In the process of on-site treatment, a certain fee needs to be paid, and the specific amount is according to the regulations of the local maritime bureau.
6. Obtain a new crew certificate: After completing the formalities, you can obtain a new crew certificate at the Maritime Safety Administration within the specified time.
Seaman's card is a valid identity document used by China seafarers when they enter and leave the country, which is equivalent to the passport of international seafarers. The purpose of the seaman's card mainly includes the following points:
1. Identity certificate: The seaman's certificate is a valid certificate for seafarers to prove their identity when sailing on international routes, which is convenient for identity verification when boarding ships and entering and leaving the country.
2. Entry and exit channels: The seaman's certificate provides entry and exit convenience for seafarers with certificates from other countries or regions on the basis of observing international conventions and bilateral agreements.
3. Employment advantages: Seafarers with seaman's certificates have a competitive advantage when applying for the position of international sailing ship, because seaman's certificates are one of the necessary documents for international seafarers.
To sum up, the seafarer's certificate can be applied for in official website, China Maritime Safety Administration. Maritime safety bureaus in different regions have different requirements and procedures, so you should consult the local maritime safety bureau for specific details before handling them.
Legal basis:
Measures of People's Republic of China (PRC) Municipality on the Administration of Crew Certificates
Article 9
The seaman's certificate is valid for five years. After the expiration of the seaman's certificate, you can apply for a new one. Within 30 days before the expiration of the seaman's certificate, the seaman may apply to the original issuing authority for renewal of the seaman's certificate.