QuestionsQuestions (MTC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO.02, S. 2005)
It provides implementing guidelines for the revalidation of certificates and renewal of documentary evidence under Section 7 of MTC Resolution No. 1, s. 2001, concerning standards in certificate issuance under the STCW Convention for new and existing seafarers.
The term 'Convention' refers to the 1978 STCW Convention, as amended.
A Master is a person having command of a ship, while an Officer is a crew member other than the Master, designated as such under national law or regulation.
An 'Approved Test' refers to the test conducted by the National Assessment Center as recognized in the guidelines.
Revalidation under Regulation V/1 applies only to Masters and Officers.
Masters, Officers, and Ratings are required to renew documentary evidences under Regulations V/2 and V/3.
The shipping company, manning agency, or seafarers' union/organization/association is responsible for filing these applications.
Applicants must submit the original General Tanker Certificate and show at least 12 months of sea service on tanker ships during the last five years, or have completed an approved training course and test, or served in a supernumerary or lower officer rank capacity for at least 3 months immediately prior to taking up the valid rank.
Applicants need the original documentary evidence issued by the MTC, plus sea service on ro-ro passenger vessels for at least 12 months with 3 months served on ro-ro passenger vessels, or have passed an approved test.
The authorized assessor of the National Assessment Center reviews, verifies, and evaluates the document completeness under this Memorandum Circular.