Cruise Ship Work
I have been working professionally on cruise ships since May 2024, starting with P&O Cruises
Documentation for cruise work
Below you will find required documentation in order to work at sea, as well as additional documentation (current and previous), that may assist cruise companies. Full proof is available upon request.
General
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Passport
Provider: Her Majesty’s Passport Office
Issued: Dec 2019
Expires: Dec 2029
Overview: British passport, issued routinely since birth, with no official observations or issues
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Seaman’s Discharge Book
Provider: Bermuda Shipping Maritime Authority
Issued: April 2024
Expires: April 2034
Overview: Full record of a seaman's career experience and certification, required as a British citizen working at sea
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United States of America C1/D Visa
Provider: United States Embassy, London, U.K.
Issued: Nov 2024
Expires: Nov 2034
Overview: Visa that permits transit into/across the United States to board a ship and to work on a commercial sea vessel within the US
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British Driving License
Provider: Driver and Vehicle License Agency (DVLA), U.K.
Issued: October 2016
Expires: October 2026 (new physical copy of license, with updated details required, as by law)
Overview: Full British licence holder for manual vehicles, with no points, fines, or convictions
Medical
ENG1 Seafarers Medical Certificate
Provider: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Issued: April 2024
Expires: April 2026
Overview: Proof of fitness to work at sea.
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Proof of immunisation against Measles, Mumps and Rubella
Provider: Confirmed and signed by Dr A Newman, Poole Medical Centre, U.K.
Issued: April 2024
Expires: When further immunisation is required (confirm on contacting Greg)
Overview: Proof of immunisation against Measles, Mumps and Rubella, as confirmed by a Doctor
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U.K. Global Health Insurance Card
Provider: NHS Business Services Authority on behalf of the Department for Health and Social Care in the United Kingdom.
Issued: April 2022
Expires: April 2027
Overview: Evidence of entitlement to the provision of healthcare services in certain countries within Europe under the UK's reciprocal healthcare agreements with the European Union