Question & AnswerQ&A (MARINA ADVISORY NO. 2013-20)
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) under the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) is designated as the Single Maritime Administration responsible for STCW compliance oversight.
It provides clarifications on management level courses, tanker courses, security-related courses, and service as cadet/ratings under training in relation to certification requirements under the STCW Convention.
They may present these courses provided their Certificates of Competency have expiry dates no later than January 1, 2017.
They are required to take an updating course for MLC Deck or MLC Engine in accordance with the STCW Manila Amendments after the end of their current contract and before their next deployment.
CoPs issued shall have expiry dates no later than January 1, 2017, except those whose enrollment is between July 1 and September 13, 2013, whose CoPs expire by July 1, 2014.
Seafarers who commenced seagoing service prior to January 1, 2012 and who served at least six months as shipboard personnel during the preceding three years.
Seafarers' Identification and Record Book (SIRB); Certificate of Sea Service; and a copy of approved POEA-issued Overseas Employment Contract.
They may apply for CoPs in Security Awareness if currently serving onboard, subject to submission of the required documentary evidence, and their CoPs shall expire no later than July 1, 2014.
No, pursuant to STCW Regulations II/4 and III/4, cadets or ratings under training are not required to be duly certificated or to carry a CoP for the service in those capacities.
The clarifications took effect immediately upon publication in a newspaper of general circulation.