Title
MARINA Rules on Monitoring Maritime Education
Law
Marina Circular No. 2013-06
Decision Date
Jan 18, 2013
The MARINA Circular No. 06-13 establishes policies and procedures for monitoring maritime education programs and training courses in the Philippines to ensure compliance with minimum requirements, with findings categorized as conformance, non-conformance, or observation, and appropriate actions taken based on the severity of the findings.
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Scope and Coverage

  • Applies to all maritime education programs, training courses, and competence assessments conducted by government and private METIs and assessment centers.
  • Covers programs pursuant to STCW Chapters II & III (Deck/Engine), IV (Radio Communication), V (Special Training), and VI (Occupational Safety and Survival).

Key Definitions

  • Administration/STCW Administration: DOTC through MARINA as the implementing agency.
  • Assessment Center: Entity authorized to conduct competence assessments.
  • Evaluator: Qualified authorized monitor of maritime education and assessment.
  • MHEIs: Higher education institutions authorized by CHED to offer maritime education.
  • MTIs: Institutions authorized by the Administration to offer maritime training.
  • METIs: Both MHEIs and MTIs.
  • Maritime Education Programs: Approved education for Marine Officers in navigation or engineering (BSMT and BSMarE).
  • Member Agencies: CHED, TESDA, PRC, and NTC with MOAs with MARINA.
  • Monitoring: Series of evaluations verifying compliance and achievement of objectives.
  • Monitoring Team: Group of qualified evaluators conducting monitoring.
  • Quality Standards System: Documented policies and internal quality control related to training and assessment.
  • STCW Convention: International maritime training and certification convention, as amended.
  • Training Course: Lessons/modules for skills, knowledge, and certification per STCW.

General Provisions on Monitoring

  • Continuous monitoring is mandated under STCW Regulation I/8 through a quality standards system.
  • Monitoring duties are assigned exclusively to qualified, independent persons unaffiliated with the institutions.
  • Outcomes-Based Monitoring Instrument is used focusing on competence outcomes, core processes, and accountability.
  • Joint monitoring with member agencies is required, limited to authorized personnel.
  • METIs' Quality Standards System manuals and audit reports must be available during monitoring.

Qualifications and Composition of Monitoring Team

  • Members must be independent from METIs/assessment centers, knowledgeable, oriented, and experienced.
  • Evaluators require relevant work experience and simulator experience if applicable.
  • Lead Evaluator requires at least five prior monitoring experiences, passing evaluation, and auditor training.
  • Minimum composition varies by activity type, e.g., MARINA, member agency personnel, and evaluators knowledgeable on the program.
  • Monitoring team members act as official representatives and must observe confidentiality and accountability.

Programming and Planning of Monitoring Activities

  • Annual monitoring program prepared by January 15 and approved by relevant agency.
  • Programs specify institution, program/course assessed, dates, assigned personnel, and signatures.
  • Member agencies coordinate with MARINA for concurrence and assignment of monitoring personnel.
  • Pre-monitoring meetings prepare monitoring plans, assign evaluators, and review prior reports.
  • Monitoring plans detail scope, objectives, methods, schedule, and required resources.
  • METIs/assessment centers receive monitoring plans five days before monitoring.

Conduct of Monitoring

  • Opening meeting discusses scope, objectives, key evaluation areas, methods, schedule, and confidentiality.
  • Evaluation includes interviews, document review, class/practical observation, facility inspection, and evidence gathering.
  • Team deliberates findings confidentially.
  • Closing meeting presents findings to METI/assessment center officials for clarification.
  • Monitoring log and report prepared and signed.

Monitoring Findings and Ratings

  • Findings rated as Conformance, Minor Non-conformance, Major Non-conformance, or Observation.
  • Conformance indicates satisfactory compliance.
  • Minor Non-conformance: Single procedural lapse not affecting overall competence.
  • Major Non-conformance: Significant deficiency questioning competence outcome or system failure.
  • Observations: Potential issues not yet non-conformance; Noteworthy efforts may also be noted.
  • Major Non-conformance to courses/assessments results in suspension pending corrective action and re-evaluation.
  • Major Non-conformance to education programs demands corrective plan within 15 working days and may lead to program phase-out if unresolved.
  • Minor Non-conformance corrective action within 3 months; failure escalates to major.
  • Observations to be addressed within 1 year.

Monitoring Report Preparation and Submission

  • Monitoring log and report document findings and recommendations with supporting evidence annexed.
  • Report submitted within three working days of activity completion.

Action on Monitoring Report

  • Monitoring results officially communicated within seven days after report submission.
  • Further actions follow agency policies and are reported to MARINA.

Sanctions and Penalties

  • Imposition follows provisions of this Circular and member agency rules and procedures.

Repealing Clause

  • Inconsistent existing circulars, rules, and issuances on monitoring are repealed or modified accordingly.

Separability Clause

  • Invalid provisions declared unconstitutional do not affect the validity of remaining provisions.

Effectivity

  • Circular takes effect 15 days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

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