QuestionsQuestions (MARINA ADVISORY NO. 2013-19)
It sets the requirements for seafarers to submit (1) a valid medical certificate and (2) specific passport-size photos before MARINA accepts and processes applications for issuance or revalidation of Certificates of Proficiency (COP).
It was issued pursuant to Regulation 1/9 paragraph 3 and Sections A-1/9 and A-1/2 of the International Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW), as amended.
A valid medical certificate from a DOH-accredited medical clinic and two (2) pieces of passport-size photos meeting the required uniform/background specifications.
The medical certificate must come from a DOH-accredited medical clinic.
The medical certificate’s validity period must be at least for one (1) year.
Yes. Applications for issuance and/or revalidation of COPs must be accompanied by two (2) pieces of passport-size photos.
The photos must wear the appropriate uniform corresponding to the rank of the concerned seafarer.
Yes. Their pictures must be taken wearing a white polo shirt with collar or a white blouse with collar on a white background.
White background; wearing either a white polo shirt with collar or a white blouse with collar.
They must submit scanned pictures described in the advisory in a compact or flush disk for facility in editing of the photos.
It applies to Maritime Training Institutions (MTIs) or entities submitting requests for issuance of COP and other STCW-related certificates in bulk.
Based on the advisory, the medical certificate would not meet the stated requirement; therefore, MARINA acceptance/processing would not proceed under the specified rules.
No. The advisory requires that the medical certificate validity period be at least one (1) year.
It shall take effect immediately upon publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
No. It applies to all seafarers requesting issuance/revalidation of COP, but it provides a special photo rule for those not belonging to the Deck and/or Engine department on board passenger ships.