TO: ALL SEAFARERS, MARITIME INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS, MARITIME HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS, MARITIME TRAINING INSTITUTIONS, PORT STATE CONTROL, AND OTHER ENTITIES AND INDIVIDUALS CONCERNED

SUBJECT: MANDATORY MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR EXAMINATION, ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION OF RATINGS AS ABLE SEAFARER ENGINE IN A MANNED ENGINE-ROOM OR DESIGNATED TO PERGORM DUTIES IN A PERIODICALLY UNMANNED ENGINE-ROOM SERVING ON A SEAGOING SHIP POWERED BY MAIN PROPULSION MACHINERY OF 750 kW PROPULSION POWER OR MORE

Pursuant to Republic Act 10635 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), and the 1978 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW), as amended, the following rules shall be adopted:
1. OBJECTIVES

.1 To prescribe standards and procedures in full compliance with the requirements of STCW Regulation III/5 for Mandatory Minimum Requirements for examination, assessment, and certification of rating as Able Seafarer Engine; and

.2 To streamline the requirements ensuring that all candidates for Able Seafarer Engine are adequately equipped and are in full compliance with the requirements of STCW ’78 Convention, as amended.

2. COVERAGE

This Circular covers the Examination, Assessment and Certification of candidates for Ratings as Able Seafarer Engine………

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