 This document certifies that the person holding this is a seaman as per The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended 2010.Every seafarer must carry this document while on board, which is also an official and legal record of his sea experience.The master of the vessel signs the document each time a seaman is signed off from the vessel certifying his experience on board.