Lesson 1Crew List and Muster List Data: required data fields, correct CDC numbering, signature chains, electronic vs paper listsWe describe how crew lists and muster lists are put together, must-have data fields, right CDC and paper numbering, signature lines, and how electronic systems link with port, immigration, and flag controls to make things smooth for Ugandan sailors.
Must-have data on crew listsMuster roles and emergency spotsRight CDC and paper number entryCaptain, agent, company signaturesElectronic reports vs paper onesLesson 2Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC): purpose, data fields, validity, endorsements, seafarer’s sea service evidenceHere we detail the CDC as a key identity and service record, explain must-have data fields, rules for validity and renewal, endorsement ways, and how sea service notes help with promotions, staffing, and flag checks, useful for Ugandan seafarers.
Legal role of CDC in shippingPersonal and paper ID fieldsRecording join, leave, ship detailsEndorsements, fixes, lost CDC handlingUsing CDC notes as sea service proofLesson 3Medical Certificates and Vaccination Records: STCW medical fitness, maritime vaccination requirements, yellow fever, COVID-related certificatesThis section covers STCW medical fitness standards, approved doctors, certificate formats, and how vaccination records, including yellow fever and COVID, are checked by ports, airlines, and company medical teams, important for travel from Uganda.
STCW fitness standards and rangeApproved doctors and clinicsMedical paper format, validity, renewalWHO yellow card and fever vaccineCOVID and other vaccine proof for tripsLesson 4Employment Agreements and Contract of Employment: key clauses, signature and witnessing, repatriation clausesThis section explains maritime work agreements, key parts on pay, hours, leave, and going home, who must sign and witness, and how contracts link with CBAs, flag rules, and MLC 2006 protections, relevant for Ugandan workers at sea.
Main parts of seafarer contractPay, extra time, leave, sharesGoing home, end, notice partsSignatures, witnesses, contract copiesRole of CBAs and MLC 2006 rulesLesson 5Passport and Visas: passport types, Schengen visa rules, transit vs port-entry visas, visa validity and stampsThis section explains passport types used in shipping, key visa kinds, Schengen and transit rules, and how stamps, valid dates, and multiple entries affect crew changes, shore time, and emergency trips, helpful for Ugandan passport holders.
Regular, seafarer, diplomatic passportsSchengen C, D, seafarer visa kindsTransit visas vs port and shore visasVisa valid time, multiple entry, overstay risksReading stamps, stickers, machine zonesLesson 6Seafarer Identity Documents and Seaman’s Book: differences, issuing authorities, endorsement proceduresWe explain seafarer ID papers and seaman’s books, how they differ from passports and CDCs, issuing offices, security marks, and endorsement and renewal steps used by flag states and consulates, practical for Ugandan seamen.
Kinds of seafarer ID papersDifferences between SID, CDC, passportIssuing offices and apply stepsSecurity marks and fraud signsEndorsement, renewal, replace rulesLesson 7Police Records and Good Conduct Certificates / Drug Test Results: when requested, how to present, confidentiality and validity timeframesHere we cover when police clearance, good conduct letters, and drug test results are asked for, how to get and show them, privacy rules, valid times, and common problems during visa and job checks, key for Ugandan applicants.
Kinds of police and conduct papersRequesting and legalizing clearancesPre-job and random drug reportsPrivacy, data safety, storageValid times and reissue needsLesson 8Certificates of Competency and STCW Certificates: format, endorsements, revalidation, who inspects themThis section details Competency Certificates and STCW training papers, their formats, endorsements, revalidation cycles, and how flag, port, and company inspectors check realness and sea time needs, vital for Ugandan trained sailors.
Structure of Competency CertificateKey STCW training and safety papersNational vs flag endorsements and acceptsRevalidation, refresh, sea service needsWho checks papers and common finds
