Information Required from Manning Agencies
- Number of seafarers currently employed.
- The specific ranks of these seafarers.
- Types of retraining and/or upgrading courses needed for each seafarer to meet certification standards.
Role of the Maritime Training Council
- Tasked to evaluate the data submitted by manning agencies.
- Responsible for establishing necessary standards and infrastructure for training programs.
- Coordinates with maritime training centers that are accredited to offer retraining and upgrading courses.
Submission and Compliance Procedures
- Manning agencies are required to prepare reports based on International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidelines provided.
- Reports must be submitted to the Seabased Employment Accreditation and Processing Center.
- Deadline for submission was set at December 31, 1998.
Legal Authority and Implementation
- The memorandum circular is issued by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).
- Enforced under the authority of the Administrator, ensuring compliance among manning agencies.
Important Legal Concepts
- Emphasizes adherence to international maritime regulations, specifically the STCW Convention.
- Promotes continuous professional development through retraining and upgrading of seafarers.
- Ensures the readiness and certification compliance of Filipino seafarers for global maritime employment.
- Highlights the government’s regulatory role in the maritime labor sector through data monitoring and coordination with accredited training institutions.