NVIC 02-69: Reporting seamen shipped or discharged without commissioner

NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO.2-69 Subj: Submission of reports for the shipment and discharge of seamen not shipped or discharged before a shipping commissioner; information concerning

Submission of Reports for the Shipment and Discharge of Seamen not Shipped or Discharged before a Shipping Commissioner: Information Concerning — Purpose. The purpose of this circular is to provide information about reporting the employment, discharge or termination of the services of seamen employed on merchant vessels of the United States of 100 gross tons and upwards. This reporting includes the mailing of appropriate entries on Certificates of Discharge issued to merchant seamen or in Contin

1. Purpose. The purpose of this circular is to provide information about reporting the employment, discharge or termination of the services of seamen employed on merchant vessels of the United States of 100 gross tons and upwards. This reporting includes the mailing of appropriate entries on Certificates of Discharge issued to merchant seamen or in Continuous Discharge Books held by such seamen. These reports are required by subsection (1) of Section 643 of Title 46, United States Code, and Part 14 of Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations. Applicable Sections of the regulations are included with this particular as Enclosure (1). Attention is called to the penalty provided in 46 U.S.C. 643 (1) and 46 CFR 14.05-20(x) for noncompliance with these regulations.

Submission of Reports for the Shipment and Discharge of Seamen not Shipped or Discharged before a Shipping Commissioner: Information Concerning — Circular canceled. This circular supersedes and cancels Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 5-53 dated 30 July 1953.

Circular canceled. This circular supersedes and cancels Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 5-53 dated 30 July 1953.

Submission of Reports for the Shipment and Discharge of Seamen not Shipped or Discharged before a Shipping Commissioner: Information Concerning — Discussion. The records of merchant seamen at Coast Guard Headquarters indicate that the masters of some vessels subject to the provisions of 46 U.S.C. 643 are not submitting the required employment reports. This is particularly true with respect to many vessels presently employed in lakes, bays, and/or sounds service as well as with many types in coas

3. Discussion. The records of merchant seamen at Coast Guard Headquarters indicate that the masters of some vessels subject to the provisions of 46 U.S.C. 643 are not submitting the required employment reports. This is particularly true with respect to many vessels presently employed in lakes, bays, and/or sounds service as well as with many types in coastwise service such as towing vessels, offshore supply vessels, oceanographic research vessels, etc. The information contained herein should be widely disseminated throughout all phases of marine activities in order to insure knowledge and compliance with the regulations noted. A listing of discrepancies frequently noted in checking of records submitted to Coast Guard Headquarters is included as enclosure (2).

Submission of Reports for the Shipment and Discharge of Seamen not Shipped or Discharged before a Shipping Commissioner: Information Concerning — Form. The following forms are prescribed for the use of masters of vessels who are required to submit these reports. A supply of these forms can be obtained from any U.S. Coast Guard Marine Inspection Office.

Form CG-735(T) Master's Report of Seaman Shipped or Discharged Form CG-718A Certificate of Discharge to Merchant Seaman Form CG-718E Record of Entry in Continuous Discharge Book

Submission of Reports for the Shipment and Discharge of Seamen not Shipped or Discharged before a Shipping Commissioner: Information Concerning — Vessels affected. These reports, using the forms listed in paragraph 4 above, must be submitted by the masters of merchant vessels of the United States of 100 gross tons and upwards when seamen are not shipped or discharged before a shipping commissioner, or a Collector or Deputy Collector of Customs acting as shipping commissioner. However, the follow

5. Vessels affected. These reports, using the forms listed in paragraph 4 above, must be submitted by the masters of merchant vessels of the United States of 100 gross tons and upwards when seamen are not shipped or discharged before a shipping commissioner, or a Collector or Deputy Collector of Customs acting as shipping commissioner. However, the following vessels are exempt from these reporting requirements: a. Vessels employed exclusively in trade on the navigable rivers of the United States. b. Fishing and whaling vessels c. Ferries and tugs used in ferry operations if such ferries and tugs are employed exclusively in trade on the Great Lakes, lakes (other than Great Lakes), bays, sounds, bayous, canals and harbors and are not engaged on an international voyage. d. Unrigged vessels other than seagoing barges.

Submission of Reports for the Shipment and Discharge of Seamen not Shipped or Discharged before a Shipping Commissioner: Information Concerning — Instructions for submitting reports. The instructions for preparation and submission of Form CG-718A and Form CG-718E are contained in 46 C.F.R. 14.10-1 and 14.10-5. If the owners or masters of any merchant vessel of the U.S. have any doubt as to whether or not initial of these forms are required they should consult the nearest Officer in Charge, Marin

6. Instructions for submitting reports. The instructions for preparation and submission of Form CG-718A and Form CG-718E are contained in 46 C.F.R. 14.10-1 and 14.10-5. If the owners or masters of any merchant vessel of the U.S. have any doubt as to whether or not initial of these forms are required they should consult the nearest Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. That officer will determine whether or not the reports are required. He will also be able to answer any questions that may arise concerning these forms and the shipment and discharge of seamen in general. The submission of these reports does not relieve any owner or masters from complying with any other provisions of law and/or regulation including those which require an agreement or articles to be signed between the master and the crew or which require the submission of a crew list. The owners and masters of vessels should become familiar with the laws and regulations requiring the submission of these forms in order to insure compliance therewith and to avoid the penalties prescribed. Care should be exercised in preparing the forms in order to avoid unnecessary correspondence concerning same. C.P. Murphy Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Chief, Office of Merchant Marine Safety Encl: (1) 46 CFR 14.05-20, 14.10-1 and 14.10-5 (2) List of Discrepancies Dist. (SDL No. 88) A: None B: n(45); c(1); q(5); eg(3); bdp(1) C: m(4); o(2) D: i(2); k(1) E: o(2) F: None List 112-155