“They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;
They see the works of the Lord, and His wonders in the deep.”
MARINA Requirements for COP of BTOCT, BTLGT, ATOT, ATCT & ATLGT
MARINA'S COP requirements for mandatory training courses with their corresponding certificates of proficiency are now fully implemented. But there are still more. Manila 2010 Amendments also revamped the COP requirements for seafarers on board tanker vessels. Aside...
List of MARINA Accredited Maritime Training Centers in Manila 2018
Due to the Manila 2010 Amendments, MARINA is now very strict with accrediting maritime training centers for seafarers. Before, you can simply set up a class with instructor and call it a training center. It’s a different story today. I have compiled a list of MARINA...
MARINA COP Requirements 2018: Issuance and Revalidation Part 1
Certificate of Proficiency or COP is vital for seafarers' employment. This is mandatory as per the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments. As our governing authority, MARINA established circular guidelines on the proper issuance and revalidation of our certificates. There have...
MARINA 45th Anniversary Contest: Win Up To Php 75,000.00 in Cash!
Forget about your COPs, COCs and Licensure exams. Here's a new way to get busy while sailing. In celebration of its 45th anniversary next year, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) officially launched four (4) national competitions highlighting the Philippine...
Basic Training and Certificate of Proficiency (BT COP): All You Need To Know
Basic Training (BT) is one of the fundamental certificates needed for every person who wants to work on ships. It is formerly known as SOLAS Training or the Basic Safety Training and Instruction (BSTI). If you want to work in tankers, cruise ships, cargo vessels, or...
Tankers, Passenger Vessels, or Bulk Carriers: Which Type of Ship is Better to Work At?
On a first glance, this question is full of biases. Each of us have our own ideal picture for the “best type of ship”. You may already have your answer to this. In fact, you may feel strongly about it. If this post makes it to social media, I wouldn’t be surprised to...