(NAR) VOL.8 NO. 4 / OCTOBER - DECEMBER 1997
4. Any seafarer/company found to have secured or in possession of fake or fraudulent Endorsement of Certificates/authentication shall be liable to pay the fine of P5,000.00 and shall be subject to criminal prosecution under the Revised Penal Code.
REQUIREMENTS MASTER CHIEF MATE Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch Age At least 20 years old At least 18 years old Medical Certified medically fit, particularly regarding good eyesight and hearing 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) Examination/ LicenseMust have passed the licensure examination for:
Master Mariner Chief Mate Second Mate/Third Mate Seagoing Service 1) 36 months as officer in charge of a navigational watch; or 18 months as officer in charge of a navigational watch 1) 36 months approved seagoing service in the deck department which includes six months bridge watchkeeping duties; or 2) 12 months as chief mate and 12 months as officer in charge of navigational watch 2) 12 months approved apprenticeship training& 12 months seagoing service in the deck department which includes6 months bridge watch-keeping duties Regulation Regulation II/2 Regulation II/41 As per Regulation I/15 (Transitional Provisions) of 1978 STCW Convention, as amended, the Party may, at its discretion, replace tonnage limitations appearing on the original certificate - “200 GRT” may be replaced by “500 GRT”.
2. Minimum Requirements for Masters and Officers in Charge of a Navigational Watch on Ships of Less Than 200GT
a. Ships Not Engaged on Near-Coastal Voyages
REQUIREMENTS MASTER OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH 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 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)Seagoing Service
1) 36 months as officer in charge of a navigational watch; or 1) 36 months approved seagoing service in the deck department which includes six months bridge watchkeeping duties; or 2) 12 months as chief mate and 12 months as officer in charge of a navigational watch 2) 12 months approved apprenticeship training and 12 months seagoing service in the deck department which includes six months bridge watchkeeping duties Regulation Regulation II/3
b. Ships Engaged on Near-Coastal Voyages
REQUIREMENTS MASTER OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH Age At least 20 years old At least 18 years old Medical Certified medically fit, particularly regarding good eyesight and hearingExamination/ License Training
Must have passed the equivalent licensure examination 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 GOC Seagoing Service 12 months as officer in charge of a navigational watch 1) 36 months approved seagoing service in the deck department; or 2) 12 months approved apprenticeship training. Regulation Regulation II/33. Minimum Requirements for Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch on a Seagoing Ship of 200 GT or More
REQUIREMENTS BSMT/AMT/CMT GRADUATES Basic Seaman Training Course(BSTC) Graduates 1 Deck Watchkeeping Undergraduate or Non-Graduate of Maritime Courses 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 courses: 1) Basic Safety Courses (BSC); 2) Deck Watchkeeping Course (DWK) Seagoing Service 1) 12 months sea going service in the deck department which includes six months navigational watchkeeping duties; or 12 months seagoing service in the deck department which includes six months navigational watchkeeping duties 2) 12 months approved apprenticeship training Regulation — Regulation II/6 —
1 Must submit a copy of diploma or transcript of records from maritime schools and Special Order (S.O.) issued by the DECS/CHED.B. Engine Department
1. Minimum Requirements for Chief Engineer Officers, Second Engineer Officers of Ships Powered by Main Propulsion Machinery of 750 kW Propulsion Power or More2. Minimum Requirements for Ratings Forming Part of an Engine Room Watch
REQUIREMENTS
CHIEF ENGINEER SECOND ENGINEER ENGINEER OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A WATCH 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 licensure examination for: Chief Engineer Second Engineer Third Engineer/Fourth Engineer Training Must have undertaken Basic Safety Courses (BSC) Seagoing Service Regulation III/2 (Ship powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW propulsion power or more) Regulation III/4 12 months approved seagoing service in the engine room 24 months as engineer officer in charge of a watch and 12 months as second engineer 12 months approved sea-going service as engine officer incharge of a watch Regulation III/3 (Ship powered by main propulsion machinery of between 750 and 3,000 kW propulsion power) 12 months as engineer officer in charge of a watch and 12 months as second engineer 12 months approved sea-going service as engine officer in charge of a watch
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/61 Must submit a copy of diploma or transcript of records from maritime schools and Special Order (S.O.) issued by the DECS/CHED.
C. Radio Department
Mandatory Minimum Requirements for Radio Officers
To qualify for the additional Regulation under Chapter V of the Convention, the following requirements must be complied with:
REQUIREMENTSRADIO OFFICER
Age At least 18 years of age Medical Certified medically fit, particularly regarding good eyesight, hearing and speech License Must have passed the licensure examination for General Operator (GOC) or First Class Radiotelegraph Operator (1RTG) Regulation Regulation IV/11. For Masters, Officers and Ratings of Oil Tankers
2. For Masters, Officers and Ratings of Chemical Tankers
REQUIREMENTS OFFICERS IN CHARGE AND RATINGS MASTER, CHIEF ENGINEER CHIEF MATE AND SECOND ENGINEER Training/Seagoing Service 1) General/Oil Tanker Familiarization; or 1)Advanced/Specialized Oil Tanker Course; and 2) Six months supervised shipboard service on oil tanker 2) Six months shipboard service on oil tanker Regulation Regulation V/1
REQUIREMENTS OFFICERS IN CHARGE AND RATINGS MASTER, CHIEF ENGINEER CHIEF MATE AND SECOND ENGINEERTraining/Seagoing Service
1) General/Chemical Tanker Familiarization Course; or 1) Advanced/Specialized Chemical Tanker Course; and 2) Six months supervised shipboard service on chemical tanker 2) Six months shipboard service on chemical tanker Regulation Regulation V/2
3. For Masters, Officers and Ratings of Liquefied Gas Tankers
REQUIREMENTS
OFFICERS IN CHARGE AND RATINGS MASTER, CHIEF ENGINEER CHIEF MATE AND SECOND ENGINEER Training/Seagoing Service 1) General/Liquefied Gas Tanker Familiarization; or 1) Advanced/Specialized Liquefied Gas Tanker Course; and 2) Six months supervised shipboard service on liquefied gas tanker 2) Six months shipboard service on liquefied gas tanker Regulation Regulation V/3
VI. Documentary Requirements (All original documents, if applicable, must be presented for verification purposes)Medical shall include the following:1. Complete physical examination
A. NEW/UPGRADING B. RENEWAL C.REPLACEMENT OF LOST/ DAMAGED CERTIFICATE 1. Duly accomplished application form 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 of Certificate 3. Photocpy 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. Photcopy of each training certificate required2. Chest X-ray using plates not smaller than 11" x 14"
3. Complete blood count (CBC) including hemoglobin determination4. Blood typing
5. Urinalysis6. Stool examination
7. Dental examination8. Psychological examination
9. Visual acuity with emphasis on color perception:a. For deck officers and ratings with navigational watchkeeping duties - Ishihara test; and
b. For engine officers and ratings performing watchkeeping duties in the engine room - Primary color perception test
10. Hearing and audiometry tests for all officers, deck/engine watchkeepers and radio officers
11. Speech clarity test for radio officers
12. Test for HIV antibodies, hepatitis-B antigen or VDRL when required by
a country or destination
VII. Validity
Endorsement of Certificates shall be valid for five (5) years.
VIII. Schedule of Fees
1. Issuance of Endorsement of Certificates (including authentication)
a. Regular Processing - P325.00 per issuance b. Expedite Processing - P700.00 per issuance 2. Replacement of Lost/ -Damaged Endorsement of Certificate/Repatriation P600.00 per issuance 3. Authentication of Certificates/ - certificate/Documents P25.00 per type of document
IX. Administrative Fines and Penalties1. Any seafarer that shall go onboard seagoing ship and/or a shipping company/manning/shipping agency, which shall allow a seafarer to go onboard/join a seagoing ship without an Endorsement of Certificates, shall be severally liable to pay the following fines:
2. A seafarer who shall submit any false statement or misrepresentation or fraudulent or tampered or irregularly issued Endorsement of Certificates, licenses or documents required for authentication or in the issuance of an Endorsement of Certificates shall be liable to pay the following fines:
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 1.4 The liability of the seafarer, shipowner/ship operator, shipping/manning agent shall be equivalent to ½ of the aforecited penalties, if a seafarer goes on board with an Endorsement of Certificates, the validity of which is shorter than his/her contract of employment, or hwere there is failure on the part of the seafarer to hold at all times valid Endorsement of Certificates while on board.
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.3. Shipowners/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 shipowners/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:
3.4 In addition to the foregoing fines, the responsible official of the company or agency and employee, liaison officer/messenger shall be subject to criminal prosecution under the Revised Penal Code.
3.1 First violation - P25,000.00 3.2 Second violation - P50,000.00 3.3 Third & Succeeding - P100,000.00 and recommendation for cancellation of the company’s license by the appropriate government agency