Question & AnswerQ&A (MTC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 12, S. 2011)
The purpose is to set the documentary requirements that qualified assessors of Maritime Education and Training (MET) providers must view and evaluate before conducting assessments for the issuance of certificates of proficiency by the Maritime Training Council (MTC).
A Certificate of Completion in Basic Safety issued by an accredited MET provider is required.
The requirements include documentary evidence in Basic Safety issued by the MTC and either an approved seagoing service of at least 12 months on ships of at least 500GT/750KW or a Certificate of Completion in Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat Training with at least 6 months of approved seagoing service.
The candidate must present documentary evidence in Basic Safety issued by the MTC, a Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat issued by the MTC, and a Certificate of Completion in Fast Rescue Boat (IMO Model Course 1.24) from an accredited MET provider.
Documentary evidence in Basic Safety issued by the MTC and a Certificate of Completion in Advanced Fire Fighting (IMO Model Course 2.03) from an accredited MET provider are required.
The candidate must have approved seagoing service of not less than 12 months as an officer on ships of at least 500GT/750KW and 6 months as a Ship Security Officer or Master within the last 3 years; or 12 months approved seagoing officer service plus completion of an approved Ship Security Officer training course authorized by the Administration or other Flag Administration with a bilateral agreement.
Yes, training certificates exceeding their validity period may be considered if they do not exceed 6 months beyond validity and the holder has an approved seagoing service of at least 12 months within the last 5 years.
Officers must provide documentary evidence in Basic Safety issued by the MTC and proof of 6 months service on board a tanker ship or 12 months on board other vessels of at least 500GT/750KW.
Documentary evidence in Basic Safety by MTC, Certificate of Proficiency in General Tanker Familiarization issued by MTC, Certificate of Completion in Oil Tanker (IMO Model Course 1.02) by an accredited MET provider, and proof of approved sea service on oil tanker ship for at least 6 months. For persons responsible for cargo handling, proof of at least 3 months service within 5 years with company certification is needed.
Documentary evidence in Basic Safety issued by the MTC and a Certificate of Completion in Crowd Management, Familiarization and Safety Course (IMO Model Course 1.28) issued by an accredited MET provider.