Title
New MARINA COP filing procedures
Law
Marina Advisory No. 2013-23
Decision Date
Oct 25, 2013
MARINA implements a streamlined process for seafarers to file and obtain Certificates of Proficiency (COP) and STCW-related certificates, effective October 29, 2013, with designated areas for document evaluation, photo capture, and application submissions.
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Procedure for Seafarers on Application Day

  • Seafarers issued priority numbers for the day must report to the 7th Floor.
  • At the 7th Floor, their documents undergo receiving, screening, and evaluation by designated evaluators.
  • Following evaluation, seafarers are required to have their photographs taken at a designated photo booth on the same floor.
  • Seafarers receive a uniform appropriate to their rank or position.

Application Acceptance Locations

  • Maritime Training Institutions (MTIs) must submit their applications at the 6th Floor.
  • Manning Agencies are to file their regular batch applications for revalidation also at the 6th Floor.

Payment and Certificate Releasing

  • Payments and the releasing of Certificates of Proficiency are conducted at the 6th Floor.

Purpose and Implementation

  • The changes were instituted to improve service delivery and compliance management.
  • Immediate compliance with these procedures was mandated upon issuance of the advisory.

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