MARINA ADVISORY NO. 2013-19

: The advisory mandates the submission of photos and valid medical certificates for seafarers prior to the acceptance and processing of applications for issuance or revalidation of Certificates of Proficiency (COP).
: A valid medical certificate from a Department of Health (DOH) accredited medical clinic, with a validity period of at least one (1) year, is required.
: Applications must be accompanied by two pieces of passport-size photos.
: Seafarers must wear the appropriate uniform corresponding to their rank in their passport-size photos.
: They must wear a white polo shirt with collar or white blouse with collar against a white background.
: They are required to submit scanned pictures as described in the advisory on compact or flush disks to facilitate photo editing.
: It took effect immediately upon publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
: It adheres 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.
: The photos serve to properly identify seafarers and ensure uniform compliance in accordance with their rank or department.