Apply for Seafarer's Discharge Book (SDB) Renewal

This service allows customers to renew the seaman book / discharge book for seafarers working on commercial ships.

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Service Process

Expected Time

2 working days

Service Fees

200 AED

Service Channels
  1. Happiness Service Centers: According to the service center working hours
  2. Website: 24/7
  3. Smart App: 24/7
Target Audience
  1. Individuals: UAE National, resident, Senior UAE National /Seniors, Special Needs
  2. Business: Companies
Service Type

G2B , G2G

User guide
  • Please check the user guide (PDF) for using the system in order to apply for the service.
  • Download

Required Documents

The required documents issued by approved authorities require a stamp, taking into consideration that the digital stamp is acceptable.
  1. A copy of the seafarer certificates as applicable

  2. Medical report for seafarers fit for work

  3. The original and copy of the Seafarer ID in case of renewal or modification of data

Having trouble?

customer.happiness@moei.gov.ae 8006634

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