Title
Supreme Court
Mandatory Anti-Piracy Awareness Training for Seafarers
Law
Poea Memorandum Circular No. 02, S. Of 2010
Decision Date
Jan 29, 2010
Manning agencies are mandated to provide anti-piracy awareness training for all departing seafarers, ensuring compliance through certification and imposing sanctions for non-adherence.

Law Summary

Training Requirements for Manning Agencies

  • Seafarers must undergo practical anti-piracy training before deployment.
  • Training module requires submission and approval by POEA.
  • Manning agencies must provide training separate from PDOS.
  • Submission of certificates or trainee lists to POEA monthly is mandatory.
  • Agencies with in-house processing must submit an undertaking affirming compliance.

Training Administration and Provision

  • Training must be conducted in-house by manning agencies.
  • Agencies unable to conduct in-house training may use approved training services from other manning agencies.
  • Training is provided free of charge to seafarers.

Trainer Authorization and Monitoring

  • Manning agencies must submit names of authorized trainers to POEA.
  • Continuous monitoring through certificate submission and trainee lists.

Sanctions and Penalties for Non-Compliance

  • Sanctions apply to both manning agencies and foreign principals violating guidelines.
  • Progressive penalty system outlined:
    • 1st Offense: Reprimand.
    • 2nd Offense: License suspension for 1 to 3 months.
    • 3rd Offense: License suspension for 3 months and 1 day up to 6 months.
    • 4th Offense: License cancellation.

Legal and Administrative Effect

  • Previous inconsistent issuances are superseded.
  • Circular effective 15 days after publication.
  • Governing authority: Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).

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