Law Summary
Seminar Module and Certification Requirements
- The seminar follows the enhanced module incorporating updated and comprehensive content on anti-piracy measures.
- Certificates of attendance will no longer be required during contract processing.
- This represents a shift from previous requirements, aiming to streamline processing while maintaining awareness standards.
Reporting Obligations of Manning Agencies
- All manning agencies must submit a monthly report listing seafarers who have attended the seminar.
- Reports must use the prescribed format and be sent electronically to sbprocessing@poea.gov.ph.
- The report must include the date of attendance for each seafarer.
Authorized Conduct and Implementation
- The seminar shall be conducted internally by authorized and accredited trainers employed by the manning agencies.
- This ensures that departing seafarers receive the awareness training before deployment.
Enforcement and Compliance
- Strict compliance is mandated for all parties involved, including seafarers and manning agencies.
- The directive is issued under the authority of the POEA Administrator, emphasizing its binding nature.
Administrative Authority
- The advisory was adopted and issued on March 6, 2012, under the signature of POEA Administrator Hans Leo J. Cacdac.
- It highlights the POEA's continued commitment to enhancing seafarers' protection against piracy risks through education and awareness.