Requirement of Certification and Registration
- Only registered and certified seafarers by the Administration are eligible for overseas employment.
- Registration is based on the Table of Minimum Requirements and Qualification Standards (TMRQS).
- Personal appearance at the Seafarers Registration Division (SRD) required for interview and registration.
- Issuance of Seafarer’s Registration Certificate (SRC) valid for three years unless revoked.
- Valid SRC is necessary for contract processing.
Registry Classification of Seafarers
- Registry A: Seafarers with at least one year sea experience or completed one-year contract.
- Registry B: Maritime school graduates and ex-Philippine Navy servicemen without sea experience.
- Registry B1: Graduates of B.S. Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering.
- Registry C: Applicants with less than one year sea experience or no formal maritime education but possess related skills.
- Registry C1: Special skills with one-year verified work experience.
- Registry C2: Less than one year sea experience.
- Registry C3: No sea experience, with special skills.
- Limited C3 registration allowed only under strict conditions and approvals.
Registration Requirements
- Minimum age 18, physical and mental fitness, and possession of Seaman Service Record Book (SSRB) issued by Philippine Coast Guard.
- Varied documents required depending on category, including valid SSRB, transcript of records, certificates, special orders, service records, photographs, licenses, and proof of sea experience.
Registration Procedures
- Personal submission of documents at registration office.
- Authenticity verification by registering officer; doubtful documents referred for technical interview and verification.
- Denial and possible cancellation for falsified documents.
- Index card completion and submission to processors for cross-checking with watch-listed seafarers.
- Clearance requirement from appropriate authorities if applicant is flagged.
- Approval by Chief, SRD followed by SRC preparation.
- Payment of registration fee and personal receipt of SRC; release to others requires written authorization.
- Expedited processing available for applicants with employment contracts.
Removal or Cancellation from Registry
- Grounds include death, voluntary removal request, conviction for drug-related offenses, loss of qualifications, payment for recruitment facilitation, contract violations, document falsification, bribery, tampering with official documents, license revocation, and perjury.
Issuance and Validity of SRC
- SRC issued upon fulfillment of requirements except for Registry C2 and C3 categories who receive SRC upon fulfilling sea experience conditions.
- SRC valid for three years and renewable or replaceable upon loss or change of rating.
Updating and Upgrading Records
- Officers require valid SSRB, PRC license and relevant certificates, service record, and surrender or explanation of old SRC loss.
- Crew Ratings require valid SSRB, service records, immigration seals, and supporting documents for domestic and fishing vessel experience.
- Recent medical fitness certificates required in certain cases.
- Clearance from adjudication or workers assistance divisions required if previously charged.
Maintenance of Registration Index
- Personal accomplishment of index card with comprehensive personal, educational, licensing, experience, and vessel details.
Effective Date
- Guidelines effective immediately upon issuance.
The guidelines ensure the competent certification and proper registration of Filipino seafarers for overseas employment, promoting the quality and integrity of Philippine seafarers in compliance with the administration's regulations.