For a list of required documents, please refer to your joining instructions or review the relevant crew compliance pages on the crew hub.

All documentation must be original copies. Photocopies or copies on your phone are not accepted, and you will be denied boarding without them. For visas obtained online such as Australian MC Visa & NZ ETA copies need to be printed.

Contact your Global Talent Partner (GTP) or CUK Compliance Contact for further information on your compliance status.

Yes, a medical certificate is required to ensure you are fit for duty This certificate must be issued by a CUK-approved medical practitioner and be valid for tour of duty plus 30 days.

CUK has a specific policy on medical certification. For detailed information on how to obtain a medical certificate please refer to the information provided here.

If you need further clarification, please contact your Global Talent Partner (GTP) or CUK Compliance Contact

Yes, you MUST bring your original medical certificate with you in the format it was issued, for example a hard copy not laminated. The only exception to this would be for Bermudan medical certificates, which are now isssued digitally.

If you receive a short-dated medical that is valid for under 2 years, your Global Talent Partner (GTP) or CUK Compliance Contact will be required to share it with the medical team for review and sign-off.

 Note: You might be contacted by the medical team to discuss further details.

As an Indian crew member, you must ensure you carry with you all medical certificates including Annexure IV, V & Pre-joining Medical Report. If you need further clarification, please contact your Global Talent Partner (GTP) or CUK Compliance Contact

Starting May 1, 2025, all Bermuda Medical Certificates issued by approved doctors will be provided exclusively in digital format

You will receive an email with a PDF copy of your Bermuda Medical Certificate. This PDF will include a QR code and a hyperlink to the Bermuda Online Seafarer System (BOSS) for verification. You can verify your certificate by scanning the QR code or by visiting the BOSS website and entering the unique tracking number, your surname, and date of birth 

No, the digital certificate will be the original and valid version. You won’t need to print your medical certificate, but if you prefer, you can print the PDF if necessary.

Several vaccinations may be required for your tour of duty/assignment. The main vaccinations you will need are MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and Yellow Fever. The MMR vaccination is compulsory for all crew members, while the Yellow Fever vaccination may be required depending on the ship’s itinerary. If any other vaccinations are needed, your CUK compliance contact or GTP will inform you. Proof of vaccination must be carried onboard, and no photocopies will be accepted. 

You will need to arrange your own vaccinations.

You should arrange your vaccinations as early as possible. You must provide evidence of your vaccinations to your Global Talent Partner (GTP) or CUK Compliance Contact at least one month before you board your ship.

Most vaccinations are free of charge, however, should you need to pay for a vaccination then we will cover the costs. You will need to pay for your vaccination and claim the cost back through the expenses process once you’re on board.

The specific visas required depend on the ship’s itinerary and your role position. Common visas include the C1/D visa for the United States, MC Visas for Australia, and Schengen visas for European countries.  

Your CUK Compliance Contact or GTP will advise you on what visas are required for ensure you are compliant for your upcoming tour of duty/assignment. 

For up-to-date visa information, please contact your Global Talent Partner (GTP) or CUK Compliance Contact . Additionally, you can check official government websites and the embassies/consulates of the countries you will visit.

You can apply for an SIRB through your country’s maritime authority. The process usually involves submitting proof of identity, medical certificates, and proof of employment. Your Global Talent Partner (GTP) or CUK Compliance Contact will assist you in this process.

Your Global Talent Partner (GTP) or CUK Compliance Contact will assist and guide you through the application process. You will be required to submit certain documents to help support your application.

All seafarers must hold a Bermudan ID, however, not all nationals will need these documents to join a ship. For a detailed list of nationalities that require the document to join, please click here.

If you need further clarification, please contact your Global Talent Partner (GTP) or CUK Compliance Contact

Report the loss immediately to the Crew Services Manager. They will guide you through the process of what to do next. If documents are lost, you may need to disembark at your next port of call to allow your time to obtain replacement documents if you don’t have sufficient validity to continue. 

Please remain calm and report lost documents immediately to the Fleet Travel Team and the local authorities.

You will find contact details for the Fleet Travel Team on your joining instructions. If you lose your passport, visit the nearest embassy/consulate for emergency travel documents to be issued.

Renewal periods vary by document and country of issue.

It is your responsibility to keep track of the expiration dates of your documents and set reminders for renewals. You will receive reminders from your Global Talent Partner (GTP) or CUK Compliance Contact to ensure you remain compliant for your tour of duty/assignment. 

It’s crucial to ensure all your documents are valid for the duration of your tour of duty/assignment plus any additional timeframe stipulated by immigration authorities or Carnival UK. It is your responsibility to ensure you have all the relevant document for your tour of duty/assignment.  

Your CUK Compliance Contact or GTP will advise you on this. If your documents expire while onboard, you will need to disembark at the next port of call. 

Most documents will be reimbursed by the company once you are onboard. However, there are some documents that you are required to cover without reimbursement. Certain ranks will follow different reimbursement procedures, and you should refer to your Seafarers Employment Agreement (SEA) for clarification.

For details how to apply for reimbursement, please refer to the Fleet Expenses Form

Once onboard, you will need to complete the Fleet Expenses Form

Note:

• Expense claims received after the 10th day of the month will be reimbursed in the following month’s pay. If the 9th or 10th falls on a weekend, the deadline to submit an expense claim for processing in the following month is Friday.

• Any claims must be submitted along with suitable receipts

• If you have pre-approval for an exceptional expense please attach the approval email to the claim form.

If for any reason you do not receive a join date prior to your original medical expiring, you will need to submit two separate expense claim forms. Please note that if receipts are older than 6 months, your claim cannot be processed

If you need support or advice regarding your compliance documents, please discuss this with your Global Talent Partner (GTP) or CUK Compliance Contact as soon as possible to avoid any unnecessary delays.

Crew at Home:

Contact your Global Talent Partner (GTP) with any queries

The Global Talent Partner (GTP) will escalate to CUK shoreside if necessary.

Ships should not be contacted directly by Global Talent Partners (GTP) or Crew.

Crew Onboard:

Crew should speak to their line manager, HOD, or HRM.

Ships will escalate to CUK shoreside if necessary.

Global Talent Partners (GTP) should not be contacted directly by the ship or Crew.

Please contact your Global Talent Partner (GTP) or CUK Compliance Contact to determine if compliance is achievable for your posting or if amendments to your joining date are required

Please contact your Global Talent Partner (GTP) or CUK Compliance Contact to inform them. They will liaise with crew planning to amend your posting

For information related to travel, please refer to the Fleet travel page on the crew hub