Next-of-kin form

Who is informed if you are injured, missing, or deceased — keep the spelling right.

What it is

An employer record naming the person to be contacted in case of accident, injury, illness, missing person, or death. Sometimes combined with the SEA.

Who needs it

Every seafarer.

When it is checked

• At sign-on.
• After any incident requiring notification of family.

Common mistakes

• Listing an out-of-date phone number.
• Not telling the named person they are listed.
• Listing only one contact in only one country.

Last verified 15 days ago