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: pid_stcw@marina.gov.ph

Number	Date	Subject
Memorandum Circular No.: SC-2021-___	February 1, 2021	Revisions to STCW Circular 2018-04 On Rules and Mandatory Minimum Requirements in the Issuance and Revalidation of Certificate of Proficiency (COP) for Seafarers Serving on Tanker Ships, Ships Subject to the IGF Code and Ships Operating in Polar Waters Under Chapter V of the STCW Convention, 1978, As Amended Salient Amendments
Memorandum Circular No.: SC-2021-___	February 1, 2021	Revised Rules in the Issuance and Revalidation of Certificate of Proficiency (COP) for Basic Training, Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other than Fast Rescue Boats, Fast Rescue Boats, Advanced Fire Fighting, Medical First Aid, Medical Care, Ship Security Officer, and Security–Awareness Training & Seafarers with Designated Security Duties Under Chapter VI of the STCW Convention, 1978, As Amended Salient Amendments
Memorandum Circular No.: SC-2021-___	February 1, 2021	Revised Rules and Mandatory Minimum Requirements in the Issuance and Revalidation of Certificate of Competency (COC) for Masters, Chief Mates, and Officers In Charge of A Navigational Watch on Seagoing Ships of 500 Gross Tonnage or More Under Chapter II and for Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Radio Operators on Ships Required to Participate In The GMDSS under Chapter Iv Of The STCW Convention, 1978, As Amended Salient Amendments
Memorandum Circular No.: SC-2021-___	February 1, 2021	Revised Rules and Mandatory Minimum Requirements in the Issuance and Revalidation of Certificate of Competency (COC) for Chief Engineer Officers, Second Engineer Officers, Officers In Charge Of An Engineering Watch In A Manned Engine-Room or Designated Duty Engineer Officer in a Periodically Unmanned Engine-Room and Electro-Technical Officers Serving on Seagoing Ships Powered by Main Propulsion Machinery of 750 KW Propulsion Power or More Under Chapter III of the STCW Convention, 1978, As Amended Salient Amendments
Memorandum Circular No.: SC-2020-___	December 14, 2020	Rules on the Monitoring of Approved Training Courses (ATCs) Conducted by the Maritime Training Institutions (MTIs), and Practical Assessment Conducted by Accredited Assessment Centers (ACs) – OBMI for MTI – OBMI-for-AC-Officers – Monitoring Program for MTI and AC – Monitoring Log and Report – Monitoring Finding Report for MTI and AC – Monitoring Plan – Attendance Register
Memorandum Circular No.: SC-2020-___	October 29, 2020	Amendment to Memorandum Circular No. SC-2020-02
Memorandum Circular No.: SC-2020-___	October 29, 2020	Amendment to Article V of STCW Circulars No. 2018-08 and 2018-09