AN UNDERTAKING CONCERNING THE RECOGNITION OF TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF SEAFARERS FOR SERVICE ON BOARD INDONESIA FLAGGED VESSELS BETWEEN MARITIME TRAINING COUNCIL ON BEHALF O…
Bilateral
AN UNDERTAKING BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE
REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA CONCERNING THE RECOGNITION OF CERTIFICATES UNDER HE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING
FOR SEAFARERS, 1978, AS AMENDED
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This agreement is made pursuant to paragraph 1.2 of Regulation I/10 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended, (the STCW Convention) and Section A-I/10 of the STCW Code between the Directorate General of Sea Communication representing of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia (hereinafter called the “Maritime Administration of Indonesia”) and Maritime Training Council representing the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (hereinafter called the “Maritime Administration of the Philippines”).
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It is agreed that the Maritime Administration of the Philippines shall recognize the certificates of competency issued by the Maritime Administration of Indonesia under the STCW Convention as amended in accordance with Regulation I/10 of the said Convention subject to the terms and condition of this Agreement.
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All communication arising from this agreement shall be made to the persons named below:
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| INDONESIA : |
Director General of Sea Communication
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Directorate General of Sea Communication
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| JI. Medan Merdeka Barat No. 8 | |||
| Jakarta 10110 | |||
| Tel: +62 21 344 7017 / 3505006 Ext. 1104 | |||
| Fax: +62 21 350 5681 / 384 5115 | |||
| PHILIPPINES : | Executive Director | ||
| Maritime Training Council | |||
| 6/F POEA Building | |||
| Ortigas Avenue corner EDSA | |||
| Mandaluyong City 1501 | |||
| Tel: +63 2 7257728, 7275716, 7251323 | |||
| Fax: +63 2 7251266 | |||
| Email: info@mtc.gov.ph | |||
| Website: www.mtc.gov.ph | |||
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The Maritime Administration of Indonesia and the Maritime Administration of the Philippines agree to give prompt notification of any changes in the above particulars.
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The Maritime Administration of Indonesia agrees to :
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provide Maritime Training Council with details of the arrangements for the training and certification of seafarers in Indonesia, as requested;
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notify Maritime Training Council within ninety days of any significant change in the arrangements for training and certification of seafarers in Indonesia;
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make available for inspection its approved training courses, facilities and procedures by Maritime Training Council;
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respond promptly to request for verification of the authenticity and validity of Indonesian certificates from Maritime Training Council; and
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to provide details of the quality standards evaluations conducted in accordance with Regulation I/8 of the STCW Convention, on request.
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The Maritime Administration of the Philippines agrees to:
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provide the Maritime Administration of Indonesia with the procedures to be followed in issuing an endorsement attesting the recognition of certificates; including that for the suspension or cancellation of any endorsement of recognition for disciplinary reasons;
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provide the Maritime Administration of Indonesia with the details of Indonesian legislation as required by officers in accordance with paragraph 2 of Regulation I/10 of the STCW Convention; and
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promptly advise the Maritime Administration of Indonesia of the cancellation or suspension of any endorsement attesting the recognition of certificates issued by the Maritime Administration of Indonesia, or the refusal to issue any endorsement of recognition.
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This agreement may be terminated by the Maritime Administration of the Philippines without notice if at any time the Maritime Administration of Indonesia renounces the STCW Convention or fails to implement any amendment thereto.
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Either Party may terminate this agreement at any time by giving written notice of at least twelve (12) months prior to the date on which it intends that the agreement will cease to be in force.
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This agreement shall enter into force on the later of the two dates shown below and will continue to have effect for a period of (5) years.
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TJUK SUKARDIMAN
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PATRICIA A. STO. TOMAS
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Director General,
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Secretary, Department of Labor
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Directorate General of
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and Employment
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Sea Communication
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Chairperson, Maritime Training Council
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For the MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
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For the MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
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OF INDONESIA
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OF THE PHILIPPINES
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Done in this ____ this _____ 2002
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Done in this ____ this _____ 2002
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Entry into Force: September 16, 2002