MARINA-STCW Advisories

2024 |

EXAMINATION

Number	Date	Subject
Marina- Advisory No. 2024-22	02/06/2023	Guidelines on the Encoding of Relevant Information in the MARINA Integrated Seafarers Management Online (MISMO) System Relative to Education

2023 |

ACCREDITATION AND APPROVAL

Number	Date	Subject
Marina- Advisory No. 2023-04	02/06/2023	Implementation of New Certificate of Accreditation/Approval (COA) of Accreditation Division-Related Certificates Annex A

Number

Date

Subject

Marina-
Advisory
No. 2023-04

02/06/2023

Implementation of New Certificate of Accreditation/Approval (COA) of Accreditation Division-Related Certificates

Annex A

2022 |

CERTIFICATION

Number	Date	Subject
Marina- Advisory No. 2022-65	12/06/2022	Implementation of New Certificate of Competency (COC) and Certificate of Prificiency (COP) formats – Annex A – Annex B
Marina- Advisory No. 2022-60		Relevant Information on the Implementation on the Use of Digital Certificate for the Issuance of Certificate of Proficiency (COP) and Certificate of Competency
Marina- Advisory No. 2022-56	11/10/2022	Reiteration of STCW Mandatory Courses and Other Requirements in the Issuance and Revalidation of Certificate of Competency (COC) and Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Accordance with the STCW Convention, 1978, As Amended
Marina- Advisory No. 2022-54	10/10/2022	Guidelines on the filling of application and speedy processing of STCW Certificates
Marina- Advisory No. 2022-41	08/04/2022	Clarification on the Extension of Validity of STCW Certificates
Marina- Advisory No. 2022-35	05/20/2022	MISMO Related Updates
Marina- Advisory No. 2022-08	02/04/2022	Additional Guidelines on the Application and Issuance of STCW Certificates
Marina- Advisory No. 2022-05	01/20/2022	Guidelines on the Encoding of Relevant Information in the MARINA Integrated Seafarer’s Management Online (MISMO) System Relative to Medical Fitness and Sea Service
Marina-Advisory No. 2022-04	12/21/2022	Ammendment to MARINA Advisory No. 2021-65

EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT

Number	Date	Subject
Marina- Advisory No. 2022-64	12/12/2022	Issuance of Application Number prior Enrolment for Practical Assessment
Marina- Advisory No. 2022-20	03/11/2022	Implementation of the Practical Assessment Enhanced Standard Scenarios for Merchant Marine Officers
Marina- Advisory No. 2022- 11	02/18/2022	Additional Features of the MARINA Competency Review Portal (CRP)
Marina- Advisory No. 2022-10	02/05/2022	Conduct of Theoretical Examination in the MARINA Regional Offices (MROs)

ACCREDITATION AND APPROVAL

Number	Date	Subject
Marina- Advisory No. 2022-22	03/11/2022	Moratorium on the Accreditation of Assessment Center and Approval for the Conduct of Assessment of Competency in National Capital Region (NCR) and Region VII

2021 |

CERTIFICATION

Number	Date	Subject
Marina-Advisory No. 2021- 76	12/23/2021	Further Extension of the Validity of STCW Certificates
Marina-Advisory No. 2021-65	11/18/2021	Mandatory New Certificates of Competency (COC) and Certificates of Proficiency (COP) Formats
Marina-Advisory No. 2021- 64	11/18/2021	Mandatory Uploading of Signed Certificate of Competency (COC) and Certificate of Proficiency (COC)
Marina-Advisory No. 2021- 55	10/06/2021	Additional Guidelines on the processing of STCW Certificates by Licensed Manning Agency Pursuant to MARINA Advisory No. 2021-12, entitled “Suspension of Expedited Processing of Applications Filed Through LO of LMAS”
Marina Advisory No. 2021- 49	08/26/2021	Additional Guidelines on the Revalidation of Certificate of Proficiency (COP) Issued Under Regulation VI/1, VI/2 AND VI/3 and in Accordance with Sections A-VI/1, A-VI/2 and A-VI/3 of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention
Marina Advisory No. 2021-45	08/03/2021	Adoption and Implementation of Equivalency on the Revalidation of Certificate of Competency (COC) for Seafarers having Performed Functions considered to be Equivalent to the Seagoing Service required in Paragraph 1.1 in compliance to Paragraph 1.2 of Section A-I/11 of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended
Marina Advisory No. 2021-42	07/27/2021	Application on the Issuance of Certificate of Competency (COC) of All Officer-Seafarers already assessed by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
Marina Advisory No. 2021-39	07/16/2021	New Guidelines on the processing of Expedite Applications for the Issuance and Revalidation of STCW Certificates.
Marina Advisory No. 2021-29	06/01/2021	Further Extension of the Validity of STCW Certificates as a Temporary Contingency Measures Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
Marina Advisory No. 2021-27	05/08/21	Deferment of Penalty under Section 9 of MARINA Circular Nos. MC-SC 2021-03, MC-SC 2021-04, MC-SC 2021-05 and MC-SC 2021-06
Marina Advisory No. 2021-18	03/31/2021	Termination/Cancellation on the Issuance of the STCW Certificate of Endorsement (COE) in the Certification of Filipino Seafarers who serve the Capacity as Marine Deck and Marine Engine Officers
Marina Advisory No. 2021-12	03/07/2021	Suspension of Expedite Processing of Applications filed through Liaison Officers of Local Manning Agencies (LMAs)

EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT

Number	Date	Subject
Marina Advisory No. 2021-66	11/22/2021	Implementation of the MARINA Competency Review Portal
Marina Advisory No. 2021-37	07/07/2021	Competency Mapping for the Practical Assessment of Marine Deck and Engine Ratings. Annex I – RATINGS FORMING PARTS OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH Annex II – ABLE SEAFARER DECK Annex III – RATINGS FORMING PARTS OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH Annex IV – ABLE SEAFARER ENGINE Annex V – ELECTRO TECHNICAL RATINGS
Marina Advisory No. 2021-07	02/12/2021	Guidelines on the Submission of Practical Assessment Reports, Issuance of Certificate of Passing the Practical Assessment and other Related Matters

ACCREDITATION AND APPROVAL

Number	Date	Subject
Marina Advisory No. 2021-50	08/19/2021	Clarification on the Provisions Under the MARINA Advisory No. 2021-07
Marina Advisory No. 2021-46	07/28/2021	Submission of Training / Assessment Reports using the Designated MARINA Integrated Seafarer Management Online (MISMO) Account
Marina Advisory No. 2021-23	05/12/2021	Clarification/Reiteration of STCW Advisory No. 2019-05 on the Implementation of STCW Circular No. 2018-02 entitled “Standards for Mandatory Training Courses under STCW Convention, 1978, as amended.:
Marina Advisory No. 2021-21	04/14/2021	Revised Training Standards under STCW Advisory 2019-05
Marina Advisory No. 2021-11	03/05/2021	Extension of Implementation of MARINA Advisory 2020-59 (Blended Learning Mode of Training)
Marina Advisory No. 2021-10	03/05/2021	Newly Approved Training Standards
Marina Advisory No. 2021-01	01/07/2021	Lifting of the Moratorium on the Acceptance of Applications for the Approval of Maritime Training Courses and Assessment Centers

OTHERS - SID/SRB

Number	Date	Subject
Marina Advisory No. 2021-47	08/01/2021	Guidelines Relative to the Training and Processing of Certificates for Seafarers Serving the Domestic Ships and the Issuance of Seafarer’s Record Book (SRB) and Seafarer’s Identity Document (SID) during the Enhanced Community Quarantine
Marina Advisory No. 2021-32	06/11/2021	Further Amendment of MARINA Advisory 2020-91 Extending the Coverage of Expiring SIRB/SRB for Seafarers Currently Onboard Ships Operating both in Domestic and Overseas.
Marina Advisory No. 2021-22	04/21/2021	Strict Implementation of the Online Appointment System (OAS) for the Seafarer Record Book (SRB) and Seafarer Identification Document (SID) System
Marina Advisory No. 2021-05	02/04/2021	Reiteration of the Transitory Provision of MARINA Circular No. 2019-01, “Rules and Regulations in the Issuance of Seafarer’s Record Book (SRB) and Seafarer’s Identity Document (SID)

OTHERS - COVID19 RESPONSE

Number	Date	Subject
Marina Advisory No. 2021-54	09/17/2021	Guidelines on STCW Related Activities during the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) with Alert Level 4 from 16 to 30 September 2021.
Marina Advisory No. 2021-48	08/31/2021	Guidelines on STCW Related Activities during the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine in NCR and Some Areas Beginning August 23 to August 31, 2021
Marina Advisory No. 2021-43	07/31/2021	Seafarer-related Guidelines during Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ)
Marina Advisory No. 2021-41	07/26/2021	Roll-out of 30K Moderna Vaccines
Marina Advisory No. 2021-28	05/25/2021	Registration of Filipino Seafarers Scheduled for Deployment within the Next 90 Days to the Vaccination Program of the Government
Marina No. Advisory 2021-16	03/28/2021	Seafarer-Related Guidelines in View of the Declaration of the Enhanced Community Quarantine in NCR Plus From March 29 To April 4, 2021

2020 |

CERTIFICATION

Number	Date	Subject
MARINA Advisory No. 2020-89	12/17/2020	Resumption on the Issuance/Renewal/Replacement of MARINA License ID
MARINA Advisory No. 2020-88	12/17/2020	Further Extension of the Revalidation Period for STCW Certificates as a temporary Contingency Measures Amidst the Covid 19 Pandemic.
MARINA Advisory No. 2020-83	11/16/2020	Further Extension of the Revalidation Period for STCW Certificates as a Temporary Contingency Measure Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
MARINA Advisory No. 2020-64	08/14/2020	Extension of Validity of STCW Certificates
MARINA Advisory No. 2020-56	07/24/2020	Extension of the Validity of STCW Certificates
MARINA Advisory No. 2020-50	07/08/2020	Extension of the Validity of STCW Certificates
MARINA Advisory No. 2020-44	06/11/2020	Addendum to MARINA Advisory No. 2020-23 on the Extension of Validity of STCW Certificates
MARINA Advisory No. 2020-37	05/20/2020	Addendum to MARINA Advisory 2020-32 “Guidelines in the Revalidation of STCW Certificates on Account of COVID-19”
MARINA Advisory No. 2020-32	05/11/2020	Guidelines in the Revalidation of STCW Certificates on Account of COVID-19
MARINA Advisory No. 2020-23	04/06/2020	Further Extension of Validity of STCW Certificates of Filipino Seafarers Currently Serving Onboard Seagoing Ships Amid Challenges Caused by COVID-19
STCW Advisory No. 2020-01	01/17/2020	Suspension of Six Month Rule under Section 7 and 9 of STCW Circular 2018-14

EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT

Number	Date	Subject
MARINA Advisory No. 2020-94	01/04/2021	Conduct of Assessment of Competence for Marine Deck and Engineer Officers under the Old System
MARINA Advisory No. 2020-87	12/07/2020	Revised Competency Mapping for Practical Assessment of Marine Deck and Engine Officers Annex I – Competency Mapping – Masters and Chief Mates on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more Annex II – Competency Mapping – Officers-In-Charge of a Navigational Watch Annex III – Competency Mapping – Chief Engineer Officers and Second Engineer Officers Annex IV – Competency Mapping – Officers-In-Charge of an Engineering Watch ANNEX V – Competency Mapping – GMDSS Radio Operators ANNEX VI – Competency Mapping Electro-Technical Officers
MARINA Advisory No. 2020-60	08/05/2020	Conduct of Theoretical Examination in the MARINA Regional Offices (MROs) V, VII and XI
MARINA Advisory No. 2020-42	06/15/2020	Extension of Deadlines for Seafarers with Expiring Theoretical Examination Records
MARINA Advisory No. 2020-41	06/15/2020	Amendment to STCW Advisory No. 2020-02 on the Guidelines on on the issuance of Unclaimed Certificates of Passing the Theoretical Examination and Practical Assessment for Merchant Marine Officers.
MARINA Advisory No. 2020-39	06/03/2020	Amendment to STCW Advisory No. 2019-08 extending further the deadline to complete and pass the Assessment of Competence of Seafarers under STCW Circular Nos. 2014-08 to 2014-13, 2016-13 and 2016-17 (Old System)
STCW Advisory No. 2020-05	03/12/2020	Cancellation of the Conduct of Practical Assessment of Seafarers amidst Covid-19 threat
STCW Advisory No. 2020-02	02/14/2020	Guidelines on the issuance of unclaimed certificates of Passing the Theoretical Examination and Practical Assessment for the Merchant Marine Officers

ACCREDITATION AND APPROVAL

Number	Date	Subject
MARINA Advisory No. 2020-59	08/10/2020	Addendum to MARINA Advisory 2020-36 on Conduct of Training during General Community Quarantine (GCQ) Annex B: Checklist for the Requirements to Conduct Blended Learning
STCW Advisory No. 2020-04	03/11/2020	Suspension of the Conduct of Maritime Training Courses in Line with Presidential Proclamation No. 922

Number

Date

Subject

MARINA
Advisory
No. 2020-59

08/10/2020

Addendum to MARINA Advisory 2020-36 on Conduct of Training during General Community Quarantine (GCQ)

Annex B: Checklist for the Requirements to Conduct Blended Learning

STCW
Advisory No. 2020-04

03/11/2020

Suspension of the Conduct of Maritime Training Courses in Line with Presidential Proclamation No. 922

OTHERS - MISMO CONCERNS

Number	Date	Subject
STCW Advisory No. 2020-03	02/14/2020	Guidelines on the implementation of MARINA Integrated Seafarer’s Management Online (MISMO) System relative to Medical Fitness, Education and Sea Service

OTHERS - ON BOARD TRAINING

Number	Date	Subject
MARINA Advisory No. 2020-11	02/20/2020	Maximum Number of Cadets to be Accommodated for On-Board Training

2019 |

CERTIFICATION

Number	Date	Subject
STCW Advisory No. 2019-11	11/29/2019	Termination of the Issuance/Renewal/replacement of MARINA License ID
STCW Advisory No. 2019-07	08/22/2019	Suspension of Six (6) month Rule Under Sections 7 and 9 of the STCW Circular 2018-05
STCW Advisory No. 2019-02	02/11/2019	Expedite process through accredited liason officer
STCW Advisory No. 2019-01	01/28/2019	Implementation of MARINA Integrated Seafarer Management Online (MISMO) System for the Issuance of Certificate of Proficiency (COP) under Regulations II/4, III/4, II/5 and III/5 of the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended.

ACCREDITATION AND APPROVAL

Number	Date	Subject
STCW Advisory No. 2019-06	08/15/2019	Final Notice to MTIs and ACs regarding the implementation of the MARINA Integrated Seafarer Management Online (MISMO) System
STCW Advisory No. 2019-05	03/11/2020	Clarifications and Supplemental Guidelines on the Implementation of STCW Circular No. 2018-02 Entitles “Standards for Mandatory Training Courses under the STCW Convention, 1978, As Amended” Annex I Annex II Training Standards 1. Ratings Forming Part of a Engine Watch 2. Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch 3. Ratings as Able Seafarers Engine 4. Electro-Technical Officer 5. Electro-Technical Officer Updating Course 6. Electro-Technical Rating 7. GMDSS Radio Operator 8. Safety Training for Personnel Providing Direct Service to Passengers in Passenger Spaces 9. Passenger Ship Crowd Management Training 10. Passenger Ship Crisis Management and Human Behavior Training 11. Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity Training 12. Basic Training 13. Refresher Course on Basic Training 14. Survival Craft and Fast Rescue Boat other than fast rescue boats 15. Refresher Course on Survival Craft and Fast Rescue Boat other than fast rescue boats 16. Fast Rescue Boat 17. Refresher Course on Fast Rescue Boat 18. Advanced Fire Fighting 19. Refresher Course on Advanced Fire Fighting 20. Medical First Aid 21. Medical Care 22. Ship Security Officer 23. Security Awareness Training and Seafarers with Designated Security Duties 24. Basic Training for Ships Subject to the IGF Code 25. Advanced Training for Service on Ships Subject to the IGF Code 26. Basic Training for Ships Operating in Polar Waters 27. Advanced Training for Ships Operating for Polar Waters 28. Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations 29. Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations 30. Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations 31. Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations 32. Advanced Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations
STCW Advisory No. 2019-03	02/27/2019	Implementation of the MARINA Integrated Seafarer Management Online (MISMO) System

OTHERS

Number	Date	Subject
STCW Advisory No. 2019-10	11/12/2019	Usapang STCW Forum on 13 November 2019
STCW Advisory No. 2019-04	03/25/2019	Independent Evaluation Under Regulation I/8, STCW Convention, 1978,As Amended

2018 |

CERTIFICATION

Number	Date	Subject
STCW Advisory No. 2018-10	12/28/2018	Revocation of STCW Advisory No. 2017-07
STCW Advisory No. 2018-06	04/06/2018	Issuance of MARINA Certification in Lieu of Certification, Authentication and Verification (CAV) for graduates of the Enhanced Support Level Program (ESLP)
STCW Advisory No. 2018-04	03/02/2018	Mandatory Registration to the MARINA Seafarer’s Certification System (SCS) in processing of application for Examination, Assessment and Certification
STCW Advisory No. 2018-03	02/26/2018	Documentary Stamp Fee

EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT

Number	Date	Subject
STCW Advisory No. 2018-11	12/28/2018	MARINA Online Appointment System for the Application of Theoretical Examination for Merchant Marine Officers.
STCW Advisory No. 2018-09	07/11/2018	Clarification on the Transitory Provision under STCW Circulars 2018-08 and 2018-09.
STCW Advisory No. 2018-08	07/11/2018	Clarification on the Transitory Provision under STCW Circulars 2018-08 and 2018-09.
STCW Advisory No. 2018-04	03/02/2018	Mandatory Registration to the MARINA Seafarer’s Certification System (SCS) in processing of application for Examination, Assessment and Certification

ACCREDITATION AND APPROVAL

Number	Date	Subject
STCW Advisory No. 2018-05	03/16/2018	Uniformity in the issuance of the Certificate of Completion
STCW Advisory No. 2018-02	02/20/2018	Moratorium on the Accreditation of Assessment Center and Approval for Conduct of Assessment of Competency

TRAINING STANDARDS

Number	Date	Subject
STCW Advisory No. 2018-01	02/01/2018	Conduct of the Train the Simulator Trainer and Assessor Course (IMO Model Course 6.10) by the Maritime Industry Authority and the Commission on Higher Education, in cooperation of the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific
STCW Advisory No. 2019-04	03/25/2019	Independent Evaluation Under Regulation I/8, STCW Convention, 1978,As Amended

OTHERS - SURVEILLANCE

Number	Date	Subject
STCW Advisory No. 2018-07	04/06/2018	Online Submission of Training Completion and Records of Assessment (TCROA)

2017 |

CERTIFICATION

Number	Date	Subject
STCW Advisory No. 2017-11	07/11/2017	Medical Certificates
STCW Advisory No.2017-07	03/13/2017	Advisory on matters relating to the holder of Certificate of Marine Profession (CMP) issued under Marina Circular No. 2012-03 and the corresponding equivalency under regulation II/3 and III/3 of the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended
STCW Advisory No.2017-06	02/28/2017	Interim Guidance on the requirements of the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended
STCW Advisory No.2017-02	02/15/2017	Advisory on the matters relating to the holder of Certificate of Competency issued under Regulation II/1 and II/2 and its corresponding equivalency under Regulation II/3 and II/2 on a ship of between 500 to 3,000 gross tonnages of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention
STCW Advisory No.2017-03	02/15/2017	Advisory on the matters relating to the holder of Certificate of Competency issued under Regulation II/1 and II/2 and its corresponding equivalency under Regulation II/3 and II/2 on a ship of between 500 to 3,000 gross tonnages of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention

EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT

Number	Date	Subject
STCW Advisory No.2017-05	02/21/2017	Electronic Submission of List of Candidates for Theoretical and Practical Assessment to EAD and Surveillance Division.

TRAINING STANDARDS

Number	Date	Subject
STCW Advisory No. 2017-13	09/05/2017	Creation of a Technical Working Group (TWG) that will form part of the team for the Development of Learning Resources for Senior High Schools with Maritime Programs.
STCW Advisory No.2017-08	06/02/2016	Creation of working groups for the development of standard MARINA Approved Model Courses.
STCW Advisory No. 2017-09	06/08/2017	Conduct of the Train the Simulator Trainer and Assessor Course (IMO Model Course 6.10) by the Maritime Industry Authority and the Commission on Higher Education, in cooperation with the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific.
STCW Advisory No.2017-04	02/15/2017	Conduct of the Train the Simulator Trainer and Assessor Course (IMO Model Course 6.10) by the Maritime Industry Authority and the Commission on Higher Education, in cooperation with the maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific

ACCREDITATION AND APPROVAL

Number	Date	Subject
STCW Advisory No. 2017-17	11/03/2017	Reiterating the strict implementation of the pertinent provisions of Marina Circular No. 2013-01 and STCW Circular No. 2015-10 pertaining to the approval of Maritime Training Courses and Accreditation as Assessment Center, respectively
STCW Advisory No. 2017-16	11/03/2017	Moratorium on the Approval of Maritime Training Courses
STCW Advisory No. 2017-15	11/03/2017	Exclusion of Training Courses which are not specifically required for certification under the STCW Convention, 1978, As Amended
STCW Advisory No. 2017-10	07/10/2017	Notice of Unauthorized Conduct of STCW Training Courses by Institutions/Entities Not Accredited by MARINA

MONITORING

Number	Date	Subject
STCW Advisory No. 2017-14	09/05/2017	Suspension / Termination of the Enhanced Support Level Program (ESLP) in Maritime Education
STCW Advisory No. 2017-12	07/18/2017	Deadline for Submission of Applications to offer Senior High-School-Maritime Program (SHS-MP) For School Year 2018-2019

OTHERS

Number	Date	Subject
STCW Advisory No.2017-01	02/15/2017	Calling for nominations to the 2017 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at the Sea

2016 |

CERTIFICATION

Number	Date	Subject
STCW Advisory No.2016-24	12/13/2016	Advisory on IMO’s advice for Parties, Administrations, Port State Control Authorities and Recognized Organizations on action to be taken in cases where not all Seafarers carry Certificates and Endorsement meeting the 2010 Manila amendments to the STCW Convention and Code from 1 January 2017
STCW Advisory No.2016-21	11/08/2016	Advisory on the Revalidation of COC for Radio Electronic Certificate
STCW Advisory No.2016-18	09/28/2016	Mandatory requirements for the issuance of Certificate of Proficiency for Electro-Technical Officers in accordance in Regulation III/6 of the STCW Convention, As amended in 2010
STCW Advisory No.2016-17	08/23/2016	New Advisory on the Revalidation of Certificate of Proficiency for Basic Safety Training
STCW Advisory No.2016-16	08/23/2016	Addendum to STCW Advisory No. 2016-15 “STCW Certificates of Proficiency (COP) not subject to revalidation”
STCW Advisory No.2016-15	08/15/2016	STCW Certificates of Proficiency (COP) not subject to revalidation
STCW Advisory No.2016-07	07/12/2016	Guidance on the Issuance of Certificate of Proficiency (COP) for Foreign Nationals
STCW Advisory No.2016-06	07/12/2016	Issuance of Certificate of Competence
STCW Advisory No.2016-05	07/07/2016	Timely Processing of STCW Certificates with Other Flag Administration
STCW Advisory No.2016-02	03/11/2016	Amendments on the Proper Citations Indicated on STCW Certificates

EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT

Number	Date	Subject
STCW Advisory No.2016-27	12/14/2016	Advisory on conduct of examinations and Assessments to qualify for the issuance of certificates in accordance with the 2010 Manila Amendments of STCW.
STCW Advisory No.2016-22	11/28/2016	Advisory on the conduct of Oral Assessment for Electro-Technical Officer Rating in Accordance with the Provisions of Regulation III/6 and III/7 respectively of the STCW 2010, as Amended.
STCW Advisory No.2016-20	11/07/2016	Advisory on the Conduct of Examination and Assessment for AB Deck, AB Engine, Deck Watchkeeping and Engine Watchkeeping under the relevant provisions of STCW Circular No. 2016-07, 2016-08, 2016-05 and 2016-06
STCW Advisory No.2016-19	10/25/2016	Advisory on the Conduct of Examination and Assessment for ETO under STCW Circular No. 2016-13 and ETR under STCW Circular No. 2016-14
STCW Advisory No.2016-14	08/09/2016	Clarifications on Some Provisions of STCW Circular No. 2016-07 and 2016-08 on Mandatory Minimum Requirements for Examination, Assessment and Certification of Ratings as Able Seafarer Deck and Able Seafarer Engine, Respectively, For Existing Deck and Engine Ratings
STCW Advisory No.2016-12	08/09/2016	Clarifications on Some Provisions of STCW Circular No. 2016-07 and 2016-08, on Mandatory Minimum Requirements for Examination, Assessment and Certification of Ratings as Able Seafarer Deck and Able Seafarer Engine, Respectively, As New Entrant Seafarers
STCW Advisory No.2016-10	07/22/2016	Resumption of Conduct of Examination for Marine Deck and Engine Officers/ Ratings
STCW Advisory No.2016-09	07/20/2016	Re-Evaluation of Conduct of Examination for Marine Deck and Engine Officers
STCW Advisory No.2016-04	06/29/2016	Status of Students Enrolled in Non-Recognized Program/s of MHEI

ACCREDITATION AND APPROVAL

Number	Date	Subject
STCW Advisory No.2016-26	12/14/2016	Use of Unlicensed, Cloned, Immitation, or Pirated Simulators, Computer-Based Training (CBT), and other similar equipment, devices or instruments including of softwares or hardwares, books and other publications for training, education and/or assessment of Seafarer’s.
STCW Advisory No.2016-25	12/14/2016	Lifting of Moratorium on the Accreditation of Maritime Training Courses
STCW Advisory No.2016-23	11/28/2016	Advisory on the Accreditation of Oral Assessment Center for Electro-Technical Officer and Electro-Technical Rating.
STCW Advisory No.2016-01	03/11/2016	Moratorium on the Accreditation of Maritime Training Courses/Programs

SURVEILLANCE

Number	Date	Subject
STCW Advisory No.2016-03	05/26/2016	Misconduct/Misbehavior of Any Institution and All Other Concerned Entities During the Conduct of Random Surveillance of the Administration

2015 |

CERTIFICATION

Number	Date	Subject
STCW Advisory No.2015-26	10/30/2015	Documentary Requirements for the Issuance and Renewal of MARINA License/ID from MRO
STCW Advisory No.2015-25	10/30/2015	Acceptance of Applications at MROs for the Revalidation of COCs, COEs, GOCs, COPs and MARINA Licenses/IDs of Instructors and Assessors
STCW Advisory No.2015-24	10/23/2015	Clarifications on the Revalidation of Certificates of Competency (COC) and Sequential Order of Training and Examination/Assessment for COC
STCW Advisory No.2015-23	10/02/2015	Processing of STCW-Related Certifications
STCW Advisory No.2015-20	07/10/2015	Revalidation of Basic Safety Training / Basic Training
STCW Advisory No.2015-17		Streamlining of Documentary Requirements for the Issuance and Revalidation of Certificate of Proficiency (COP)
STCW Advisory No.2015-16		Revalidation of NTC Issued Certificate for Radio Electronic Officer
STCW Advisory No.2015-11		Revalidation of PRC Issued Certificates of Endorsement and Issuance of Corresponding Certificates of Competency
STCW Advisory No.2015-09		Assessment of Seafarers with PRC
STCW Advisory No.2015-08		Extending the Date for Acceptance of Certification and Other Documentary Evidence in Lieu of the Mandatory Submission of Daily Journal of Bridge Watchkeeping Duties(DJBWD) of Engine Room Watchkeeping Duties(DJEWD)
STCW Advisory No.2015-05		Online Verification of Philippine Issued STCW Related Certificates

TRAINING STANDARDS

Number	Date	Subject
STCW Advisory No.2015-19	07/23/2015	New Schedule of Training for IMO Model Course 6.10
STCW Advisory No.2015-15	07/14/2015	Deck and Engine Cadets Applying for Shipboard Training

ACCREDITATION AND APPROVAL

Number	Date	Subject
STCW Advisory No.2015-21	09/30/2015	Supplemental Guidelines for the Implementation of Updating Training/Course for Officers In Charge of a Watch and for Management Level Officers
STCW Advisory No.2015-06		Provisional Authority in the Conduct of Ratings Courses in Accordance with the 1978 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) for Seafarers, as Amended

OTHER - SURVEILLANCE

Number	Date	Subject
STCW Advisory No.2015-22	10/02/2015	Posting of MARINA STCW Office Complaints Hotlines
STCW Advisory No.2015-12		Online Submission of Enrolment Report of Maritime Training Institutions (MTIs)
STCW Advisory No.2015-07		Conduct of Administration Random Surveillance
STCW Advisory No.2015-04		Online Submission of Electronic File of Training Completion and Records of Assessment(TCROA)

OTHERS

Number	Date	Subject
STCW Advisory No.2015-13		STCW Office New Website

2014 |

ACCREDITATION

Number	Date	Subject
ADDENDUM STCW Advisory No.2014-03		List of Accredited Assessment Providers for Marine Engineer Officers
STCW Advisory No.2014-01	10/30/2015	Provisional Authority in the Conduct of Ratings Courses in Accordance with the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) for Seafarers, Amended

MARINA-STCW Advisories

VERIFICATIONS

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