The Cyprus Department of Merchant Shipping (DMS) has launched its on-line Electronic Seafarer's Application System for the electronic submission of applications for the Cyprus Seafarers Identification and Sea Service Record Book and Cyprus endorsement attesting the recognition of certificates of competency issued by overseas countries.

For a transitional period lasting until 31 December 2016 the electronic system will run alongside the existing paper-based system and applications can be submitted via either system. However, from the beginning of 2017 the use of the new system will be mandatory. 

An application form for access to the new system is available on the DMS website.

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