Sea Time & Documentation FAQ

Question 1

What is the digital sea time logbook?

Accepted Answer

A digital record of your service at sea that replaces paper discharge books. It captures vessel details, rank, dates, and voyage information in a format that flag states and employers can verify instantly.

Question 2

Is a digital sea time record accepted by flag states?

Accepted Answer

Digital records are increasingly accepted as supporting documentation. VerifiedCrew generates formatted exports that meet the requirements of major flag states. The original discharge book remains the primary legal document, but the digital record provides a verifiable backup and simplifies applications.

Question 3

Can I import my existing sea time history?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can manually enter past service records or use the AI-assisted backfill feature that extracts data from photos of your discharge book pages. Each entry is validated for consistency and completeness.

Question 4

How does sea time verification work?

Accepted Answer

VerifiedCrew cross-references your sea time entries against vessel AIS data, port records, and employer confirmations. This creates a verified timeline that employers and authorities can trust without contacting each previous employer individually.

Question 5

Can my employer update my sea time records directly?

Accepted Answer

Employers with VerifiedCrew accounts can confirm and endorse sea time entries for crew who served on their vessels. This adds an employer-verified layer to your records.

Sea Time & Documentation

What is the digital sea time logbook?

Is a digital sea time record accepted by flag states?

Can I import my existing sea time history?

How does sea time verification work?

Can my employer update my sea time records directly?

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