Advisories
| Number | Date | Subject |
| Marina Advisory 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 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 Advisory 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 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 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 2021-21 | 04/14/2021 | Revised Training Standards under STCW Advisory 2019-05 |
| Marina Advisory 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 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 |
| Marina Advisory 2021-12 | 03/07/2021 | Suspension of Expedite Processing of Applications filed through Liaison Officers of Local Manning Agencies (LMAs) |
| Marina Advisory 2021-11 | 03/05/2021 | Extension of Implementation of MARINA Advisory 2020-59 (Blended Learning Mode of Training) |
| Marina Advisory 2021-10 | 03/05/2021 | Newly Approved Training Standards |
| Marina Advisory 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 |
| Marina Advisory 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) |
| Marina Advisory 2021-01 | 01/07/2021 | Lifting of the Moratorium on the Acceptance of Applications for the Approval of Maritime Training Courses and Assessment Centers |
| MARINA Advisory No. 2021-16 | 03/30/2021 | Seafarer-Related Guidelines in view of the Declaration of the Enhanced Community Quarantine in NCR Plus from March 29 to April 4, 2021. |
| 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. 2020-89 | 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. 2020-87 | 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. 2020-83 | 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. 2020-60 | 08/05/2020 | Conduct of Theoretical Examination in the MARINA Regional Offices (MROs) V, VII and XI |
| 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 |
| MARINA Advisory No. 2020-57 | 08/03/2020 | Seafarer-related Guidelines in view of the Declaration of MECQ in Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal and Bulacan |
| 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. 2020-42 | 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) |
| 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 |
| MARINA Advisory No. 2020-16 | 03/17/2020 | Seafarer-related Guidelines view of the Declaration of the Enhanced Community Quarantine in the Entire Luzon and Other Areas |
| MARINA Advisory No. 2020-14 | 03/13/2020 | Implementing Guidelines in view of the Declaration of Code Red Sublevel Two (2) for the COVID-19 |
| MARINA Advisory No. 2020-11 | 02/20/2020 | Maximum Number of Cadets to be Accommodated for On-Board Training |
| MARINA Advisory No. 2020-08 | 02/11/2020 |
Guidance Concerning Filipino Seafarers Onboard Vessels Affected by Restrictions in connection with 2019 NCoV Outbreak |
| STCW Advisory No. 2020-05 | 03/12/2020 |
Cancellation of the Conduct of Practical Assessment of Seafarers amidst Covid-19 threat |
| STCW Advisory No. 2020-04 | 03/11/2020 |
Suspension of the Conduct of Maritime Training Courses in Line with Presidential Proclamation No. 922 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| STCW Advisory No. 2020-01 | 01/17/2020 |
Suspension of Six Month Rule under Section 7 and 9 of STCW Circular 2018-14 |
| STCW Advisory No. 2019-11 | 11/29/2019 |
Termination of the Issuance/Renewal/replacement of MARINA License ID |
| STCW Advisory No. 2019-10 | 11/12/2019 |
Usapang STCW Forum on 13 November 2019 |
| STCW Advisory No. 2019-09 | 10/23/2019 |
Authentication of Theoretical Examination Results of Merchant Marine Officers Administered by the Philippine Regulations Commission (PRC) from 1960 to 2014 |
| 10/11/2019 |
Guidelines for the implementation of Amendments to STCW Circular Nos. 2018-08 and 2018-09 on the revised rules and mandatory minimum requirements in the assessment of competence of seafarers under the relevant provisions of Chapters II, II and IV of the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended |
|
| 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. 2019-06 | 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 | 04/11/2019 |
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” Training Standards 1. Ratings Forming Part of a Engine Watch |
| STCW Advisory No. 2019-04 | 03/25/2019 |
Independent Evaluation Under Regulation I/8, STCW Convention, 1978,As Amended |
| STCW Advisory No. 2019-03 | 02/27/2019 |
Implementation of the MARINA Integrated Seafarer Management Online (MISMO) System |
| 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. |
| 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. 2018-10 | 12/28/2018 | Revocation of STCW Advisory No. 2017-07 |
| STCW Advisory No. 2018-09 | 11/29/2018 | Further Clarrification 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. 2018-07 | 04/06/2018 | Online Submission of Training Completion and Records of Assessment (TCROA) |
| 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. 2018-05 | 03/16/2018 | Uniformity in the issuance of the Certificate of Completion |
| 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 |
| STCW Advisory No. 2018-02 | 02/20/2018 | Moratorium on the Accreditation of Assessment Center and Approval for Conduct of Assessment of Competency |
| 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. 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. 2017-14 | 09/15/2017 | Suspension / Termination of the Enhanced Support Level Program (ESLP) in Maritime Education |
| 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. 2017-12 | 07/18/2017 | Deadline for Submission of Applications to offer Senior High-School-Maritime Program (SHS-MP) For School Year 2018-2019 |
| STCW Advisory No. 2017-11 | 07/11/2017 | Medical Certificates |
| STCW Advisory No. 2017-10 | 07/10/2017 | Notice of Unauthorized Conduct of STCW Training Courses by Institutions/Entities Not Accredited by MARINA |
| 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.2017-08 |
06/02/2016 | Creation of working groups for the development of standard MARINA Approved Model Courses. |
| 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.2017-05 |
02/21/2017 | Electronic Submission of List of Candidates for Theoretical and Practical Assessment to EAD and Surveillance Division. |
| 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 |
| STCW Advisory No.2017-03 |
02/15/2017 | Advisory on the matters relating to the holder of Certificate of Competency issued under Regulation III/1 and III/2 and its corresponding equivalency under Regulation III/3 of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention. |
| 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.2017-01 |
02/15/2017 | Calling for nominations to the 2017 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at the Sea |
| 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.2016-26 |
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.2016-24 |
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.2016-23 |
11/28/2016 | Advisory on the Accreditation of Oral Assessment Center for Electro-Technical Officer and Electro-Technical Rating. |
| 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.2016-21 |
11/08/2016 | Advisory on the Revalidation of COC for Radio Electronic Certificate |
| 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.2016-18 |
09/23/2016 | Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) Training |
| 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.2016-14 |
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.2016-07 |
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 |
07/07/2017 | Timely Processing of STCW Certificates with Other Flag Administration |
| STCW Advisory No.2016-04 |
06/29/2016 | Status of Students Enrolled in Non-Recognized Program/s of MHEI |
| 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 |
| STCW Advisory No.2016-02 |
03/11/2016 | Amendments on the Proper Citations Indicated on STCW Certificates |
| STCW Advisory No.2016-01 |
03/11/2016 | Moratorium on the Accreditation of Maritime Training Courses/Programs |
| STCW Advisory No.2015-27 |
11/04/2015 | Extension of Provisional Authority to Existing Maritime Assessment Centers (MACs) for the Conduct of Theoretical Examination and Practical Assessment for Ratings |
| 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.2015-22 |
10/02/2015 | Posting of MARINA STCW Office Complaints Hotlines |
| 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.2015-20 |
07/10/2015 | Revalidation of Basic Safety Training / Basic Training |
| STCW Advisory No.2015-19 |
07/23/2015 | New Schedule of Training for IMO Model Course 6.10 |
| STCW Advisory No.2015-18 |
07/14/2015 | Provisional Authority in the Conduct of Theoretical Examination and Practical Assessment of Existing Maritime Assessment Centers for Ratings |
| 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.2015-15 |
Deck and Engine Cadets Applying for Shipboard Training | |
| STCW Advisory No.2015-13 |
STCW Office New Website | |
| STCW Advisory No.2015-12 |
Online Submission of Enrolment Report of Maritime Training Institutions (MTIs) | |
| STCW Advisory No.2015-11 |
Revalidation of PRC Issued Certificates of Endorsement and Issuance of Corresponding Certificates of Competency | |
| STCW Advisory No.2015-10 |
Provisional Authority in the Conduct of Written and Practical Assessment of Existing Maritime Assessment Centers (MACs) | |
| 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.2015-07 |
Conduct of Administration Random Surveillance | |
| 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 |
|
| STCW Advisory No.2015-05 |
Online Verification of Philippine Issued STCW Related Certificates | |
| STCW Advisory No.2015-04 |
Online Submission of Electronic File of Training Completion and Records of Assessment(TCROA) | |
| ADDENDUM STCW Advisory No.2014-03 |
List of Accredited Assessment Providers for Marine Engineer Officers | |
| STCW Advisory No.2014-01 |
Provisional Authority in the Conduct of Ratings Courses in Accordance with the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) for Seafarers, Amended |
