Regulation 5 Issue of British Seamen’s Cards
If a person applying for a British Seaman’s Card—
(i)
satisfies the conditions set out in regulation 2(2); and
(ii)
has paid the fee (if any) prescribed;
in the case of a person having the right of abode, the Secretary of State shall, and, in any other case, may issue a British Seaman’s Card to him.