Traveling to a Foreign Port

When traveling to a foreign port, all crewmembers should have with them the following documents:

1. Merchant Mariner’s Document (Z-Card)
   
2. Original Merchant License (if applicable)
   
3. STCW-95 Certificate
   
4. Valid Passport and if required, Visa
   
5. Immunization Card with current shots as required
   
6. Name and telephone number of ship’s local agent
   
7. Date and time of ship’s arrival and departure
   
8. Customs certificate of personal foreign articles, if any

It is your responsibility to ensure that none of the above listed items will expire while you are at sea.