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Apply for Seafarer’s Discharge Book (SDB) ( lost/damaged)

This service allows customers to issue a replacement for damaged / damaged seafarer's Discharge book who working on commercial ships.

How to apply


At a glance

Processing time
Apply for Seafarer’s Discharge Book (SDB) ( lost/damaged)2 Days
Fees
  • Apply for Seafarer’s Discharge Book (SDB) ( lost/damaged) — AED 300
    Fee type: Federal · Payment: cards, wallet, bank transfer

Payment methods

MOEI Payment Gateway

  1. Credit Card
  2. Apple Pay
  3. Samsung Pay
  4. Google Pay
  5. Bank Transfer
Where to get this service
  1. Customer Happiness Center - Fujairah
  2. Customer Happiness Center - RAS Al Khaima
  3. Customer Happiness Center - Dubai
  4. Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure Website
  5. Ministry of Energy & Infra(MOEI)
  6. Service delivery window - Ajman
  7. Service delivery window - Alhamriyah
  8. Customer Happiness Center- Al Mina
Who can apply

Individuals

  1. Individuals (UAE National, Resident, Senior UAE National /Seniors, Special Needs)
User guide

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

Service type
Procedural
Sector
Maritime

Required documents

  1. A report from the police in the case of a lost replacement and in case it is lost outside the country , submitting the necessary documents
  2. submit the damaged Seaman ID in case of a damaged replacement

Need help with this service?

info@moei.gov.ae800 6634

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Last updated: 7 September 2026