[183 Pages] The file contains correspondence (including Circulars) between the Colonial Secretary and its foreign offices regarding the issuing of seaman's identity book and their compliance with international conventions and Singapore regulations. In addition, there is correspondence between the various Singapore agencies including the Ministry of Home Affairs and with the UK Commissioner in Singapore regarding the following: * format of the identity documents in order to facilitate the requirements for both Singapore and non-British seamen; * new arrangements introduced in 1962 for the revalidation of seamen's certificates; and * documentation for Singapore seamen on vessels visiting China.
1959 - 1962
MSA 2342
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