Basic Safety Certificate Requirements
- Certificate of Completion in Basic Safety issued by an accredited MET provider is required as foundational documentary proof.
Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat
- Requires either:
- Documentary evidence of Basic Safety issued by the MTC plus approved seagoing service of at least 12 months on ships of 500 GT / 750 KW or more; or
- Certificate of Completion in Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat Training from an accredited MET provider plus approved sea service of at least 6 months on ships of the same size.
Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats
- Requires:
- Documentary evidence in Basic Safety from MTC;
- Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat issued by MTC;
- Certificate of Completion in Fast Rescue Boat training (IMO Model Course 1.24) from an accredited MET provider.
Advanced Fire Fighting Certificate
- Requires:
- Documentary evidence of Basic Safety from MTC;
- Certificate of Completion in Advanced Fire Fighting (IMO Model Course 2.03) from an accredited MET provider.
Medical Emergency-First Aid Certificate
- Requires:
- Documentary evidence of Basic Safety from MTC;
- Certificate of Completion in Medical Emergency-First Aid (IMO Model Course 1.14) from an accredited MET provider.
Medical Care Certificate
- Requires:
- Documentary evidence in Basic Safety from MTC;
- Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Emergency-First Aid (MEFA) issued by MTC;
- Certificate of Completion in Medical Care (IMO Model Course 1.15) from an accredited MET provider.
Ship Security Officer Certificate
- Requires one of the following:
- Approved seagoing service of not less than 12 months as officer on ships of at least 500 GT/750 KW, plus 6 months as Ship Security Officer or Master within last 3 years;
- Or approved seagoing service of not less than 12 months as officer plus approved training course in Ship Security Officer authorized by the Administration or recognized Flag Administration with bilateral agreement.
General Tanker Certificate
- For Officers:
- Documentary evidence in Basic Safety from MTC;
- Proof of 6 months service on board tanker ship or 12 months on other vessels of at least 500 GT/750 KW.
- For Ratings:
- Proof of 3 months service on tanker ship of at least 500 GT/750 KW;
- Or Certificate of Completion in General Tanker Familiarization and Shore-based Fire Fighting from accredited MET provider.
Specialized Oil Tanker Certificate
- Requires:
- Documentary evidence of Basic Safety from MTC;
- Certificate of Proficiency in General Tanker Familiarization from MTC;
- For Officers: Certificate of Completion in Oil Tanker (IMO Model Course 1.02) and proof of at least 6 months sea service on oil tanker ship;
- For personnel responsible for cargo handling: at least 3 months service within 5 years with company certification of assignment in such responsibility.
Specialized Chemical Tanker Certificate
- Requires:
- Documentary evidence of Basic Safety from MTC;
- Certificate of Proficiency in General Tanker Familiarization from MTC;
- For Officers: Certificate of Completion in Chemical Tanker (IMO Model Course 1.04) plus 6 months approved sea service on chemical tanker ship;
- For designated cargo handlers: at least 3 months service within 5 years supported by company certification.
Specialized Liquefied Gas Tanker Certificate
- Requires:
- Documentary evidence in Basic Safety from MTC;
- Certificate of Proficiency in General Tanker Familiarization from MTC;
- For Officers: Certificate of Completion in Liquefied Gas Tanker (IMO Model Course 1.06) with 6 months approved sea service on liquefied gas tanker ship;
- Cargo handlers must have at least 3 months service within 5 years with company certification.
Crowd Management and Passenger Safety Certificates for Ro-ro Passenger Ships
- Requires:
- Documentary evidence of Basic Safety from MTC;
- Certificate of Completion in Crowd Management, Familiarization and Safety Course (IMO Model Course 1.28) authorized by accredited MET provider.
Crisis Management and Human Behavior Training for Ro-ro Passenger Ships
- Requires:
- Documentary evidence of Basic Safety from MTC;
- Certificate of Completion in Crisis Management and Human Behavior Training including Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity (IMO Model Course 1.29) issued by accredited MET provider.
Crowd Management and Passenger Safety Certificates for Non Ro-ro Passenger Ships
- Requires:
- Documentary evidence of Basic Safety from MTC;
- Certificate of Completion in Crowd Management, Familiarization and Safety Course Training (IMO Model Course 1.28) from accredited MET provider.
Crisis Management and Human Behavior Training for Non Ro-ro Passenger Ships
- Requires:
- Documentary evidence of Basic Safety from MTC;
- Certificate of Completion in Crisis Management and Human Behavior Training including Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity (IMO Model Course 1.29) from accredited MET provider.
Acceptance of Expired Training Certificates Under Conditions
- Training certificates exceeding the validity period may be accepted if:
- They do not exceed 6 months beyond expiry;
- The holder has at least 12 months approved seagoing service within the last five years.
Enforcement and Compliance
- Maritime Education and Training providers are tasked to ensure only Filipino seafarers qualify for Certificates of Proficiency issued by the Maritime Training Council.
- The memorandum circular is adopted as binding effective August 2, 2011 by the Executive Director of MTC.