QuestionsQuestions (PRC BOARD OF MARINE DECK OFFICERS Resolution NO. 04-14, SERIES 2004)
The Resolution cites Republic Act No. 8544 (the Philippine Merchant Marine Officers Act of 1998), particularly Section 10(g) of Article IV, as well as Resolution No. 03-11, series of 2003, and the PRC Board’s authority under Section 9 of Republic Act No. 8981.
Its purpose is to recognize certain maritime training centers accredited by the Maritime Training Council (MTC) for PRC purposes of conducting assessment using Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork (SSBT) in lieu of practical assessment.
It references Resolution No. 1 of the Boards dated January 5, 2004 and Resolution No. 03-11, series of 2003, which promulgated the guidelines on inspection of maritime training centers accredited by the MTC for recognition by PRC for SSBT assessment.
To explain why a new process was needed; the previous certificates had expired, so the Board needed to determine which MTC-accredited centers complied with the requirements for renewed recognition.
In context, it implies an on-site inspection of facilities and compliance with standards. Legally, it is the factual basis used by the Board to determine whether applicants meet the recognition requirements.
They are: (1) Philippine Center for Advanced Maritime Simulation and Training Inc.; (2) New Simulator Center of the Philippines, Inc.; (3) Protect Marine Deck and Engine Officers of the Philippines, Inc.; (4) Excellence and Competency Training Center, Inc.; (5) NYK-Fil Maritime E-Training, Inc.; (6) Consolidated Training Systems, Inc.; and (7) Far East Maritime Foundation, Inc.
The Resolution states that the following complied: (1) Philippine Center for Advanced Maritime Simulation and Training, Inc.; (2) New Simulator Center of the Philippines, Inc.; (3) Protect Marine Deck and Engine Officers of the Philippines, Inc.; and (4) Excellence and Competency Training Center, Inc.
Because the Resolution’s operative portion provides that “after payment of the required fees,” the corresponding certificate of recognition will be issued—meaning recognition is subject to completion of fee requirements.
Recognized centers may conduct assessments using SSBT (Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork) for marine deck officers, in lieu of the practical assessment that would otherwise be required.
It cites Section 9 of Republic Act No. 8981 on the Powers, Functions, and Responsibilities of the various Professional Regulatory Boards, serving as statutory authority for the Board’s actions on recognition and related regulatory functions.
It states: “This Resolution shall take effect immediately.”
Only those found to comply after ocular inspections were recognized. The operative portion and “WHEREAS” clauses specify compliance by four named centers; other applicants were not included in the list of compliant centers.
The Board’s Chairman and members signed the Resolution, the Secretary for Professional Regulatory Boards attested to it, and PRC commissioners approved it—showing procedural validity: adoption by the Board, attestation, then approval by the PRC.