It is a big relief that Filipino seafarers are enjoying the 10-year validity of Seafarers Record Book (SRB). However, all good things surely has and end. Now that you visited this page, I bet its time for your seaman’s book renewal.
As MARINA pushes for modernization of its services, the renewal process of the SRB is now online. We’re referring to the MARINA SID/SRB Online Appointment System.
In this blog, we’re going to lay out the step by step process in getting your SRB renewed at the tip of your fingers.
Seaman’s Book Renewal – step by step process
Before we dig in, the applicant needs to know what is the requirement in renewal of SRB. For your guidance, these are the following:
On top of this, you need to prepare your SID number. It is a requirement in the following steps ahead.
First, an applicant shall use the new MARINA SID/SRB Online Appointment System at https://sidsrb.marina.gov.ph/. Click Schedule an Appointment button.
The next window will lead you to the Terms and Conditions of the platform. Click I Agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy of this Website button.
The next window will ask for the applicant’s primary info including a valid email address.
After clicking the Submit button, you will be asked for an OTP. Log in to the email address you provided.
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Get the OTP in your email address.
Put the 6-digit OTP into the box. Then click Submit.
After you successfully enter the OTP, you can now set your appointment schedule. This varies though due to the availability of slots from different MARINA Offices.
Set the Appointment
After you choose what branch and date, choose the time from the slots available. Then click Next.
You will then proceed to Step 2 of the overall process which is you choose what transaction you want to make. SID (Seafarer’s ID) or SRB (Seafarer’s Record Book). In this blog, we’ll choose the SRB. Then we’ll tick Renewal and we’ll set the application type as Regular.
After clicking the Next button, the applicant must provide his or her information as required.
Do not forget to double check the information you put and if its all okay, then click Next to proceed.
As for this step, you can just tick the No, I want to skip this step. Just bring the requirements with you to the branch of appointment on the date you set.
Payment Process
The final step is the payment process which is needed to confirm the appointment you set.
There are 4 options available. However, if we will chose what’s best out of this, we’ll use the e Money option.
As per experience, e Money option mode of payment went smoothly. Therefore, I can recommend using this option.
Click the Generate Reference Number button to proceed to payment window.
Use the reference number below for your payment. Use Gcash app.
You will also receive a text from PisoPay for this transaction.
Now, go to your Gcash App and then pay the P650 amount as shown. Use the reference number upon paying the transaction. Your appointment is still pending at this point.
After you have sucessfully paid this transaction, you will be notified via email and SMS to confirm the payment.
Your MARINA Appointment is now confirmed.
You can now go to your selected MARINA Office for verification of your documents. This time, you can get your new SRB.