Estonian seafarer's discharge book
An Estonian seafarer's discharge book (Estonian: Meremehe teenistusraamat) is an identity document issued by Estonian Police and Border Guard Board in which the name, date of birth or personal identification code, and a photograph or facial image and the signature or image of signature of the holder are entered, unless otherwise provided by law or legislation established on the basis thereof. A seafarer who is an Estonian citizen shall be issued a seafarer’s discharge book which complies with the requirements of the “Convention concerning Seafarers’ National Identity Documents” of the International Labour Organisation (ILO). A seafarer’s discharge book shall be issued with a period of validity of up to five years.[1]
Identity Information Page[edit]
The Estonia Passport includes the following data:
- Photo of passport holder
- Type (S)
- Code of Issuing State (EST)
- Passport No.
- 1 Surname
- 2 Given Names
- 3 Nationality
- 4 Date of Birth
- 5 Personal No.
- 6 Sex
- 7 Place of Birth
- 8 Date of Issue
- 9 Authority
- 10 Date of Expiry
- 11 Holder's Signature
The information page ends with the Machine Readable Zone.
Languages[edit]
The data page/information page is printed in Estonian and English.
Biometric temporary travel documents[edit]
Starting from June 2009, all applicants for an Estonian seafarer's discharge book are required to provide their fingerprints to be stored on the biometric chip in their seafarer's discharge book.[2]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- Sample seafarer’s discharge book, issued starting from 01.03.2014
- Police and Border Guard Board
