MARINA ADVISORY NO. 2013-23, October 25, 2013
NEW PROCEDURES IN THE FILING FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY (COP)
the MARINA shall adopt a new system in the filing and issuance of the
COPs and other STCW related certificates.
Commencing on 29 October 2013, all seafarers who were issued the
priority numbers for the day shall proceed to the 7th Floor for
receiving, screening and evaluation of their documents by the concerned
evaluators.
After evaluation, each seafarer shall be required to have his photo
taken at the designated photo booth located at the same room/level. The
seafarer shall be provided with the requisite uniform appropriate to
his rank or position.
Acceptance of applications from the Maritime Training Institutions (MTIs) shall be at the 6th Floor. Regular batch applications for revalidation from Manning Agencies shall also be at the 6th Floor.
Payment and Releasing of Certificates shall remain at the 6th Floor.
For immediate compliance.
(SGD) MAXIMO Q. MEJIA, JR. PhD
Administrator