All Concerned Seafarers: TO : SEAFARERS, MARITIME EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS (MTEI’s), ASSESMENT CENTERS, SHIPOWNERS, MANNING AGENCIES AND CONCERNED SUBJECT : CLARIFICATION ON MANAGEMENT LEVEL COURSES, TANKER COURSES, SECURITY COURSE, AND SERVICE AS CADET/RATING UNDER TRAINING, IN RELATION TO CERTIFICATION In accordance with the pertinent provisions of Executive Order No. 75 and its implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), designating the Department of transportation and Communications (DOTC) through the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), as the single maritime Administration in the Philippines responsible for oversight and supervision over compliance with the requirements of the international Convention on Standards of training certification and watch keeping for seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended, the following clarifications relating to certain training requirements for the issue of STCW certificates, and allied matters, are issued to all concerns: MANAGEMENT LEVEL COURSES 1. Further to MARINA advisory No. 2013-17 issued September 2013, seafarers who completed the Management Level Course for Marine Deck Officers (MLC Deck) and Management Level Course (MLC Engine) no later than 13 September 2013 shall be allowed to present such courses in support in their application for a Certificate of Competence (CoC) at the professional Regulation Commission (PRC). Provided, that such CoPs shall have expiry dates not later than 1 January 2017, and provided further, that such seafarers whose date enrollment in MLCs falls between 1 July and 13 September 2013 shall be required to take an updating course for MLC Deck or MLC engine in accordance with the STCW Manila amendments, sometimes after the end of their current contract and before their next onboard deployment; TANKER COURSES 2. Further to MARINA Advisory No.2013-17 issued 13 September 2013, seafarers who completed the General Tanker Familiarization Course, Specialized Training for Oil Tankers, Specialized Training for Oil Tankers, Specialized Training for Chemical, and Special Training for liquefied Gas Tanker no later 13 September 2013 shall be allowed to present such courses in support of their application for a certificate Proficiency (CoP) at MARINA. Provided, that such CoP shall have expiry dates not later than 1 January 2017, and provided further, the such seafarers whose dates of enrollment in the above tanker courses fall between 1 July and 13 September 2013 shall be issued CoPs with expiry dates not later than 1 July 2014; SECURITY RELATED COURSES 3. All seafarers who commenced seagoing service prior to 1 January 2012, and who served a total of at least six (6) months as shipboard personnel during the preceding three (3) years, shall be allowed to apply for issuance of a CoP in security Awareness until 1 January 2014. Provided, that seafarers who are currently serving onboard shall be allowed to file their application for the CoP in security. Awareness through their respective shipping or manning agencies and provided further, that the following documentary evidence shall be submitted together with the application: a. Seafarer’s identification and Record book (SIRB) b. Certificate of sea service; and c. Copy of approved POEA-issued Overseas Employment Contract 4. All seafarers who commenced seagoing service after 1 January 2012, but before 30 July 2013,and who are currently serving onboard shall allowed to apply for CoP in Security Awareness. Provided, that the required documentary evidence under item 3 above shall be submitted and provided further, the such CoPs shall have expiry dates not later than 1 July 2014; 5. All seafarers who commenced seagoing service prior to 1 January 2013, and who served a total of at least six (6) months as shipboard personnel with designated security duties during the preceding three (3) years, shall be allowed to apply for issuance of CoP for seafarers with Designated Security Duties until 1 January 2014. Provided, that seafarers who are currently serving onboard shall be allowed to file their application for the CoP for seafarers with Designated Security Duties through their respective shipping or manning agencies and provided further, that the following documentary evidence shall be submitted together with the application a. Seafarer’s Identification and record book (SIRB); b. Certificate of Sea Service indicating designation to perform security duties on board; and c. Copy of approved POEA-issued overseas Employment Contract CADETS OR RATING UNDER TRAINING 6. Pursuant to STCW Reg. II/4 and III/4, cadets or rating under training, for purpose of service in those capacities, are not required to be duly certificated or to carry a CoP as ratings. This Advisory takes effect immediately upon publication in a newspaper of general circulation. MAXIMO Q MEJIA JR PhD Administrator
Posted on: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 00:28:34 +0000
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