The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has advised all seafarers whose certificates expire on international vessels after July 1, 2022 should apply for revalidation (expedited application) through their Licensed Manning Agencies (LMAs).

According to  MARINA Advisory No. 2022-41 series of 2022, signed by MARINA Administrator Atty. Hernani N. Fabia on August 4, 2022, pursuant to the MARINA Advisory No. 2021-76, issued on December 23, 2021, providing for the extension of validity of certificates for one (1) year from the date of the expiry between the periods of January 1 to June 30, 2022, all seafarers must submit the following in addition to the documentary requirements relative to the certificate being applied for:

a. Copy of crew list;

b. Copy of Contract of Employment

c. 1st page of the SIRB/SRB and the relevant page with embarkation entry; and,

d. Attestation signed by the Master that the applicant is currently onboard.

Meanwhile, all other seafarers whose STCW certificates are about to expire must apply for revalidation through their respective MISMO accounts at least three (3) months before the certificates' expiration.

The revalidation of such certificates shall be in accordance with existing MARINA policies, rules and regulations, and relevant provisions of the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended.

(Che Galapon)