(NAR) VOL. 10 NO. 4 / OCTOBER - DECEMBER 1999
Note: 1 As per Regulation 1/15 (Transitional Provisions) of 1978 STWC Convention, as amended, the Party may, at its discretion, replace tonnage limitations apearing on the original certificate — "200 GRT" may be replaced by "500 GT".
REQUIREMENTS
MASTER
OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH (Second Master/Third Mate
Age
At least 20 years old
At least 18 years old
Medical
Certified medically fit, particularly regarding good eyesight and hearing
Examination/ License
Must have passed the equivalent licensure examination for officer in charge of navigational watch
Training
Must have undertaken the following training courses:
1. Basic Safety Courses (BSC)
2. Radar Observer Course (ROC)/Radar Observation and Plotting (ROP)
3. Radar Simulator Course (RSC)
4. Ship Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Course (SRROC) or General Operator Course (GOC)
Regulation
Regulation II/3
b. Ships Engaged on Near-Coastal VoyagesREQUIREMENTS
MASTER
OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH (Second Master/Third Mate
Age
At least 20 years old
At least 18 years old
Medical
Certified medically fit, particularly regarding good eyesight and hearing
Examination/ License
Must have passed the equivalent licensure examination for officer in charge of navigational watch
Training
Must have undertaken the following training courses:
1. Basic Safety Courses (BSC)
2. Radar Observer Course (ROC)/Radar Observation and Plotting (ROP)
3. Radar Simulator Course (RSC)
4. Ship Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Course (SRROC) or General Operator Course (GOC)
Regulation
Regulation II/3
3. Minimum Requirements for Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch on a Seagoing Ship of 200 GRT or MoreREQUIREMENTS
MASTER
OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH (Second Master/Third Mate
Age
At least 20 years old
At least 18 years old
Medical
Certified medically fit, particularly regarding good eyesight and hearing
Examination/ License
Must have passed the equivalent licensure examination for officer in charge of navigational watch
Training
Must have undertaken the following training courses:
1. Basic Safety Courses (BSC)
2. Radar Observer Course (ROC)/Radar Observation and Plotting (ROP)
3. Radar Simulator Course (RSC)
4. Ship Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Course (SRROC) or General Operator Course (GOC)
Regulation
Regulation II/3
B. Engine Department
REQUIREMENTS
BSMT/AMT/CMT GRADUATES
BASIC SEAMAN TRAINING COURSE (BSTC) (Deck Watchkeeping) GRADUATES
UNDERGRADUATE OR NON- GRADUATE OF MARITIME COURSES
Age
At least 18 years old
Medical
Certified medically fit, particularly regarding good eyesight and hearing
Must have undertaken the Basic Safety Courses (BSC)
Must have undertaken the following training courses:
1. Basic Safety Course (BSC);
2. Deck Watchkeeping Course (DWK)
Seagoing Service
1. 12 months seagoing service in the deck department which includes six months navigational watchkeeping duties; or
2. 12 months approved apprenticeship training
12 months seagoing service in the deck department which includes six months navigational watchkeeping duties
Regulation
Regulation II/6
Note: Must submit a copy of diploma or transcript of records from maritime school and special Order (S.O) issued by the DECS/CHED
2. Minimum Requirements for Ratings forming Part of an Engine Room Watch
REQUIREMENTS
CHIEF ENGINEER
SECOND ENGINEER
ENGINEER OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A WATCH (Third Engineer/Fourth Engineer
Age
At least 20 years old
Medical
Certified medically fit, particularly regarding good eyesight and hearing
Examination/License
Must have passed the licensure examination for:
Chief Engineer
Second Engineer
Third Engineer/Fourth Engineer
Training
Must have undertaken Basic Safety Courses (BSC)
Regulation
Regulation III/2 (Ship powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW propulsion power or more
Regulation III/4
Regulation III/3 (Ship powered by main propulsion machine of between 750 and 3,000 kW propulsion power)
REQUIREMENTS
GRADUATES OF MARINE ENGINEERING COURSES (BSMarE/AME/CME) 1
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
Age
At least 18 years old
Medical
Certified medically fit, particularly regarding good eyesight and hearing
Training
Must have undertaken the Basic Safety Courses (BSC)
Must have undertaken the following training courses:
1. Basic Safety Courses (BSC);
2. Engine Watchkeeping Course (EWK)
Seagoing Service
12 months seagoing service in the engine room
18 months seagoing service in the engine room
Regulation
Regulation III/6
Note: 1. Must submit a copy of diploma or transcript of records from maritime school and Special Order (S.O.) issued by DECS/CHED
*. Sea service on board the engine department of fishing vessels of 750 kw and above may be considered.
D. Special Ratings
REQUIREMENTS
RADIO OFFICER
Age
At least 18 years of age
Medical
Certified medically fit, particularly regarding good eyesight, hearing and speech
Must have passed the licensure examination for General Operator (GOC) or
License
First Class Radiotelegraph Operator (1RTG)
Regulation
Regulation IV/1
REQUIREMENTS
OFFICERS IN CHARGE AND RATINGS
MASTER, CHIEF ENGINEER, CHIEF MATE AND SECOND ENGINEER
Training/Sea-going service
1. General/Oil Tanker Familiarization Course; or
2. Six months supervised shipboard service on oil tanker
1. Six months shipboard service on oil tanker; and Advanced/Specialize Oil Tanker Course
2. One (1) year shipboard service on oil tanker in a relevant capacity in the last five (5) years
Regulation
Regulation V/1
REQUIREMENTS
OFFICERS IN CHARGE AND RATINGS
MASTER, CHIEF ENGINEER, CHIEF MATE AND SECOND ENGINEER
Training/Sea-going service
1. General/Chemical Tanker Familiarization Course; or
2. Six months supervised shipboard service on oil tanker
1. Six months shipboard service on chemical tanker and Advanced/ Specialized Chemical Tanker Course; or
2. One (1) year shipboard service on chemical tanker in a relevant capacity in the last five (5) years
Regulation
Regulation V/2
REQUIREMENTS
OFFICERS IN CHARGE AND RATINGS
MASTER, CHIEF ENGINEER, CHIEF MATE AND SECOND ENGINEER
Training/Sea-going service
1. General/Chemical Tanker Familiarization Course; or
2. Six months supervised shipboard service on oil tanker
1. Six months shipboard service on chemical tanker and Advanced/ Specialized Chemical Tanker Course; or
2. One (1) year shipboard service on chemical tanker in a relevant capacity in the last five (5) years
Regulation
Regulation V/3
2.1.1 Maritime Instructor, or2.2 completed approved courses on
2.1.2 Ship Surveyor/inspector, or
2.1.3 Port Captain/Port Engineer/Training Director,
2.1.4 Maritime Safety Officer, or
2.1.5 Marine Superintendent, or
2.1.6 Other related functions
2.2.1.1 Shiphandling Course, and2.2.2 For Second Mate and Third Mate
2.2.1.2 GOC
2.2.2.1 ROC, and2.2.3 For Chief Engineer and Second Engineer
2.2.2.2 RSC, and
2.2.2.3 GOC
2.2.3.1 Control Engineering, and2.2.4. For Third Engineer and Fourth Engineer
2.2.3.2 Marine Electrotechnology
2.2.4.1 Control Engineering, and2.3 Completed approved seagoing service
2.2.4.2 Introduction to Marine Electrotechnology
A. NEW/UPGRADING
B. RENEWAL
REPLACEMENT OF LOST/DAMAGED CERTIFICATE
1. Duly accomplished application
1. Duly accomplished application form
1. Duly accomplished application form
2. Certified true copy of valid PRC and/or NTC License
2. Photocopy of valid medical certificate
2. Affidavit
3. Photocopy of valid medical certificate
3. Previously issued Endorsement Certificate
3. Photocopy of valid medical certificate*
4. SIRB - one photocopy each of pages one and two and all other pages reflecting sea service (in case of lost/damaged SIRB, any acceptable substitute documentary proof of sea service and affidavit shall be required)
4. Photocopy of SIRB reflecting sea service with at least one year within the last five years
4. Proof of previously issued Endorsement of Certificate
5. Photocopy of each training certificate required
a. For deck officers and rating with navigational watchkeeping duties; and10. Hearing and audiometry test for all officers, deck/engine watchkeepers and radio officers
b. For engine officers and ratings performing watchkeeping duties in the engine room.
1.4 The liability of the seafarer, ship owner/ship operator, shipping / manning agent shall be equivalent to ½ of the aforecited penalties, if a seafarer goes onboard with an Endorsement of Certificates, the validity of which is shorter than his/her contract of employment, or where there is failure on the part of the seafarer to hold at all times valid Endorsement of Certificate while on board.
Seafarer
Shipping Company/ Shipping/Manning Agency
1.1 First Offense
P2,000.00
P10,000.00
1.2 Second Offense
P3,000.00
P15,000.00
1.3 Third and Succeeding
Offenses
P5,000.00
P20,000.00
3. Ship owners/operators, manning/shipping agencies requesting the issuance of an Endorsement of Certificates for and in behalf of a seafarer shall be liable for the false statement or misrepresentation, fraudulent or spurious or tampered licenses, documents, certificates submitted, or where said ship owners/operators, manning/shipping agencies or any of their employees or liaison officers/messengers have consented or participated in the tampering/misrepresentation or in securing the questioned licenses, documents, and/or certificates from any source:
FIRST OFFENSE
SECOND OFFENSE
SUCCEEDING OFFENSE (S) *
Master Mariner
P7,000.00
P14,000.00
P28,000.00
Chief Engineer
P6,000.00
P12,000.00
P24,000.00
Chief Mate/Second Engineer
P5,000.00
P10,000.00
P20,000.00
Second Mate/Third Engineer/Radio Officer
P4,000.00
P8,000.00
P16,000.00
Third Mate/Fourth Engineer
P3,000.00
P6,000.00
P12,000.00
Ratings and Others
P2,000.00
P4,000.00
P8,000.00
* This includes recommendation to appropriate government agency for suspension or disqualification to practice profession