MARINA Requirements for Master License, Certification, and Revalidation

Obtaining a Master license, certification, or re-validation in MARINA is sometimes confusing. That’s why we need a summarized list of documentary requirements based on MARINA’s STCW Circular No. 2014-12. Feel free to check the licensing, certification, and re-validation requirements below.

LICENSURE:

1. Accomplished MM Licensure Examination Form
2. Birth certificate showing that the candidate is not less than 20 years of age (NSO authenticated);
3. Approved seagoing service, for a period of:
   1. Class I
      • Not less than 36 months as OIC-NW (or combined with CM) on ships of 3,000 gt or more; OR
      • Not less than 24 months as OIC-NW and CM combined, if not less than 12 months of such has been served as CM on ships of 3,000 goss tonnage or more;
   2. Class II
      • Not less than 36 months as OIC-NW (whether combined with CM or not) on ships of 500 GT or more,OR
      • Not less than 24 months as OIC-NW and CM combined, if not less than 12 months of such has been served as CM on ships of 500 goss tonnage or more;
   3. In addition, the following requirements must be submitted under the following circumstances:
      • If the approved seagoing service for Class I or Class II is beyond 5 years ago, proof of passing the theoretical examination for OIC-NW 500 GT and above (based on STCW Circular 2014-8, Annex 1), compliant with the STCW 2010 Amendments, under Regulations II/2.2.1 and II/2.4.1;
      • If applying for Class I, but the approved seagoing service as OIC-NW is on ships between 500 and 3,000 gt only, an approved specialized training program in “Maneuvering and Handling a Ship 3,000 GT and above”.
   4. The above approved seagoing service may not be substituted with other types of approved service, as those equivalents may be allowed only for Revalidation of Certificate of Competency.

4. Approved Training Record Boook (TRB) as proof of in-service experience that meets the requirements of specific Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency (KUP) under certain competences, under Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code, while a holder of the COC for OIC-NW 500GT and above, as alternative to specific modules in the MLCD;
5. Valid Medical Certificate, which shall not be more than 2 years from the date of issuance, from DOH-accredited clinic/hospital with QSS in place, in accordance with Regulation I/9 of the STCW Convention; and
6. Proof of successful completion of the approved MLCD, or its approved alternative(s);
7. In relation to the alternative(s) under Item 6 where the candidate claims partial completion of the management level education and training under the approved BSMT, Transcript of Records (TOR) with S.O. Number, from an accredited MHEI, clearly showing the proof of partial completion of the approved education and training program that meets the standard of competence specified in Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code, or as otherwise approved by the Administration.

1. Accomplished Master Certification Form
2. Theoretical Examination Result
3. Practical Assessment (Note: A candidate who already passed the Management Level Course – D theoretical examination under MARINA as Chief shall be EXEMPTED from this requirement)
4. GOC Examination (under NTC)
5. Assessment of competence in Basic Training
6. Assessment of competence in Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat other than Fast Rescue Boat
7. Assessment of competence in Advance Fire fighting
8. Assessment of competence in Medical First Aid
9. Assessment of competence in Medical Care
10. Proof of successful completion of the approved ECDIS simulator training or its alternative.
11. Proof of successful completion of the approved MLCD or its approved alternatives.
12. Approved seagoing service on ships of 500 GRT which is not beyond 5 years ago.
    1. Class I
       • Not less than 36 months as OIC – NW (whether combined with CM or not) on ships of 3000 GRT or more; or not less than 24 months as OIC – NW and CM combined, if not less than 12 months of such has been served as CM on ships of 3000 GRT or more.
    2. Class II
       • Not less than 36 months as OIC – NW (whether combined with CM or not) on ships of 500 GRT or more; or not less than 24 months as OIC – NW and CM combined, if not less than 12 months of such has been served as CM on ships of 500 GRT or more.

13. Valid Medical Certificate, which shall not be more than 2 years from the date of issuance, from DOH-Accredited Clinic/Hospital with QSS in place, in accordance with Regulation I/9 of the STCW Convention;