Stamp Placement and Usage Guidelines
- The stamp must be affixed at the uppermost portion of the service record or entry page of the SIRB.
- Placement is mandatory in a chronological and horizontal position.
- Space below the stamp is reserved exclusively for the recording of onboard service details by the ship’s Master at the end of the contract.
- All markings must be clear, legible, and confined strictly within the designated space.
- No overlapping of stamps is allowed except in cases of contract cancellation.
Use of Visa Page for Additional Records
- Once all service record pages are fully used, the SIRB’s visa page may be utilized for further markings.
- The utilization of the visa page is only permissible if the SIRB is still valid.
Purpose and Administrative Guidance
- These measures aim to optimize the utilization of SIRB pages and address concerns about the size of POEA stamps affecting contract processing.
- The advisory was promulgated to ensure uniformity and clarity in the documentation process of seafarers’ contracts and onboard service records.
- Administrative authority responsible for this advisory is the POEA Administrator, Hans Leo J. Cacdac.