MTC NO. 10, S. 2009

: The resolution accredits training programs for Ship Security Officers (SSO) in accordance with Regulation VI/5 of the 1978 STCW Convention, as amended.
: The amendment to Chapter VI of the 1978 STCW Convention adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee at its Eighty-First Session.
: It entered into force on 01 January 2008.
: MARINA, in coordination with the Office of Transport Security (OTS), accredited training providers offering courses for Ship Security Officers and Company Security Officers before this resolution.
: Until 01 July 2009.
: The Maritime Training Council (MTC) shall commence accreditation of SSO training programs.
: Effective 30 October 2009.
: No, accreditations issued before 30 October 2009 shall no longer be renewed, but providers may continue conducting training until expiration.
: OTS representatives shall participate in the inspection of SSO training centers applying for MTC accreditation and in assessment of SSO applicants if they meet assessor qualifications.
: MTC Resolution No. 03, Series of 1998.
: To formulate guidelines for implementation of this resolution and to include issuance of SSO Certificate of Proficiency under the decentralized competence assessment provisions of Resolution No. 04, Series of 2008.
: Officials from Department of Labor and Employment, Professional Regulation Commission, POEA, OWWA, CHED, Philippine Coast Guard, DFA, and a private sector representative from AMOSUP.