Recognition of Maritime Training Centers

The resolution is anchored on Section 10 (g) Article IV of Republic Act No. 8544, known as the Philippine Merchant Marine Officers Act of 1998.
The resolution also cites Resolution No. 1 of the Boards of Marine Deck and Engineer Officers dated January 5, 2004.
The resolution further cites Resolution No. 03-11, series of 2003 (Board of Marine Deck Officers).
The resolution recognizes Section 9 of Republic Act No. 8981, covering the powers, functions, and responsibilities of professional regulatory boards, as well as its implementing rules and regulations.
Office Order No. 16, dated February 2, 2004, directed an ocular inspection of MTC-accredited training centers for recognition.

The resolution is designed to recognize maritime training centers for purposes of conducting assessment using Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork (SSBT) for marine deck officers.
The recognition is issued in lieu of the practical assessment, consistent with the established guidelines.
The resolution implements guidelines on the inspection of maritime training centers accredited by the Maritime Training Council (MTC).

The resolution concerns maritime training centers accredited by the Maritime Training Council (MTC).
The resolution applies to training centers seeking recognition for the purpose of conducting SSBT assessment for marine deck officers.
The resolution recognizes only centers that complied with the standards and requirements established for recognition by the Board.

The Board conducted an ocular inspection on the training centers that submitted a letter of intent to be recognized for SSBT assessment.
The ocular inspections were conducted pursuant to Office Order No. 16 dated February 2, 2004.
Recognition is conditioned on the center having complied with the requirements and standards established for recognition.

The following listed MTC-accredited training centers were the subject of ocular inspection:
- Philippine Center for Advanced Maritime Simulation and Training Inc.
- New Simulator Center of the Philippines, Inc.
- Protect Marine Deck and Engine Officers of the Philippines, Inc.
- Excellence and Competency Training Center, Inc.
- NYK-Fil Maritime E-Training, inc.
- Consolidated Training Systems, Inc.
- Far East Maritime Foundation, Inc.
The Board found compliance and standards satisfaction for recognition by listing these training centers:
- Philippine Center for Advanced Maritime Simulation and Training, Inc.
- New Simulator Center of the Philippines, Inc.
- Protect Marine Deck and Engine Officers of the Philippines, Inc.
- Excellence and Competency Training Center, Inc.

The resolution provides that, after payment of the required fees, the Board shall issue the corresponding certificate of recognition.
The certificates of recognition are to be issued to the training centers that complied with the Board’s recognition standards and requirements.
The recognized centers are the four complying centers enumerated by the Board.

Certificates of Recognition of Protect Marine Deck and Engine Officers of the Philippines (PROTECT) and NEW SIMULATOR CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. (NSCPI) expired on December 31, 2003.
The resolution’s recognition process addresses the post-expiration period through renewed evaluation and compliance confirmation.

The resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption on March 19, 2004.
The resolution is signed by the Chairman and multiple Members of the Board, and is attested by the Secretary, Professional Regulatory Boards, with approval by the Chairperson and Commissioners.