MARINA ADVISORY NO. 2013-23

: It announces and explains that MARINA will adopt new procedures for the filing and issuance of Certificates of Proficiency (COPs) and other STCW-related certificates, in the interest of service and to better serve seafarers.
: They commenced on 29 October 2013.
: After evaluation, each seafarer must have his photo taken at the designated photo booth located in the same room/level (7th Floor).
: It is located in the same room/level where evaluation occurs—specifically at the 7th Floor.
: Yes. The seafarer shall be provided with the requisite uniform appropriate to his rank or position.
: Acceptance of applications from MTIs is at the 6th Floor.
: They are also received at the 6th Floor.
: Both payment and releasing of certificates remain at the 6th Floor.
: The 7th Floor for document receiving, screening, and evaluation.
: They are the persons responsible for screening and evaluating the seafarer’s documents after the seafarer proceeds to the 7th Floor.
: They cover the filing and issuance of COPs and other STCW-related certificates.
: It states the change is in the interest of the service and to better serve seafarers.
: It calls for immediate compliance, as indicated by the final instruction: “For immediate compliance.”
: Maximo Q. Mejia, Jr., PhD, Administrator (as shown in the signature line).