About RM150 to get it done. RM100+ for the medical checkup at approved clinics, then RM50 for passport sized photographs and post order for the application forms at the Marine department.

I got mine in just half a day. Morning go for medical checkup, then get the doctor's letter, go to Marine department and submit everything. Two hours later I got my seaman card and log book.

I'm not really a seafarer. I just happened to work on an offshore survey vessel. I got it just for fun. It's interesting to have the captains' stamps and signatures from the vessels I've been onboard, and also to keep track of the days I've been offshore.

Didn't expect to get it so easily. By the way, Malaysian seaman book is pretty much useless. I heard a lot of people go for seaman book from Belize and Panama. Less questions from immigration when going into Europe.

The longest duration I've been onboard a ship is two months. It was interesting at first as I get to meet new people. But things become quite boring after that. Everytime I sign on, the only thing I look forward to is the next shore leave.

I've met people who like sailing. Life is much simpler for them on board. They get loads of money after signing off. Of course, I did met a few who are trying to find new opportunities onshore because they are sick with sailing.

DP courses available in MSTS Asia, Pasir Gudang, Johor. LINK

Dynamic Positioning Induction (4 days)
Dynamic Positioning Simulator Advanced(4 days)