Comments / Recommendations on proposed circulars must contain the following:

Specific provision sought to be improved or revised;
Recommended improvement or revision on the provision, containing the proposed replacement;
Relevant legal basis for the recommendation, such as STCW Convention or Code, related international and national law, IMO Model Courses, and other, with proper citation, as appropriate;

The STCW Office, through the Executive Director, shall take into consideration all valid recommendations SUBMITTED within seven (7) calendar days from the date of posting only.

Send all comments / recommendations to: [email protected]

Number	Date	Subject
Memorandum Circular No.: SC-2021-___	October 4, 2021	Guidelines for the Onboard Training of Cadets on Philippine-Registered Ships Engaged in Domestic Shipping
Memorandum Circular No.: SC-2021-___	October 1, 2021	Rules and Regulations on the Accreditation of Maritime Training Institutions and Assessment Centers
Memorandum Circular No.: SC-2021-___	Aug. 24, 2021	Policies, Rules and Regulations for the Approval on the Conduct  of Practical Assessment for Management Level, Operational Level, Support Level, Electro Technical Officers and Ratings and GMDSS for Radio Operators through the Accreditation of  Assessment Centers (ACs) – Annex A – Annex B – Annex C – Annex D
Memorandum Circular No.: SC-2021-___	Aug. 24, 2021	Policies, Rules and Regulations on the Approval and Accreditation of Training Courses Under the STCW Convention, 1978, as Amended – Annex I – Annex II – Annex III – Annex IV – Annex V – Annex VI – Annex VII – Annex VIII – Annex IX – Annex X
Memorandum Circular No.: SC-2021-___	Aug. 24, 2021	Revised Rules on the Accreditation of Instructors and Assessors of Approved Training Courses (ATCs) Conducted by Maritime Training Institutions (MTIs) and Assessors of             Assessment of Competence Conducted by Assessment Centers (ACs) – Annex I – Annex II – Annex III
Memorandum Circular No.: SC-2021-___	Aug. 24, 2021	Revised Guidelines on Training and Assessment of Seafarers by Distance Learning and E-Learning in Accordance with The Provisions of Regulation 1/6 of the STCW Convention, 1978, as Amended