Last updated Nov 29, 2020 | Documents, Jobs and Tips
🔊 Listen to this Recognizing the restriction this pandemic has brought us, MARINA extends the validity of expiring Seaman’s Book for all Filipino seafarers. The Maritime Industry Authority, through its Advisory No. 2020-67, auto-renews all Seafarer’s...
Last updated Oct 4, 2020 | Documents, Jobs and Tips
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) approves ONE YEAR EXTENSION validity of all COP, COE and COC for seafarers who are either ON BOARD or ASHORE. MARINA Advisory No. 2020-73 series of 2020 adds another 12-month life-span for STCW Certificates expiring between 13...
Last updated Aug 13, 2020 | Documents
SOLAS 1974 Convention or the Safety Of Life At Sea is an international agreement between flag states which sets standards on different aspects of maritime safety. By far, it is the most important of all international conventions related to shipping. Its complete...
Last updated Sep 22, 2020 | Documents
What is ISPS Code? ISPS Code or the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code is a collection of guidelines for the security of the ship her crew, cargo and the port facility. Regulations require vessels to enforce the provisions of this code wherever they...
Last updated Nov 10, 2020 | Documents, Jobs and Tips, Uncategorized
A few weeks ago, the Department of Labor and Employment promised a one-time USD200.00 or Php10,000.00 financial assistance program. The monetary aid is aimed at land-based and sea-based workers displaced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Seafarers and OFWs waited patiently...
Last updated Oct 14, 2020 | Documents, Jobs and Tips, Seaman Narrative, Training Tips
Online application of MARINA’s SID/ SRB documents is now in full ahead. With new regulations in place, our Seaman’s Book got a new upgrade. Seafarers will not be given a Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book (SIRB) starting November 2019. Instead, they must...
