Jan 18, 2021 | Documents, Seaman Narrative
Metro Manila is still the epicenter of jobs in our country. As the government slowly reopens the capital, many of us are planning to go back to the Metro and return to the jobs we knew. However, it’s not like we used to be. Getting out of the province is not as...
Last updated Jan 13, 2021 | Documents, Jobs and Tips, Training Tips
All applications for RESIT and RESCHEDULE of Merchant Marine Officers exam are now available thru MISMO under the Examination Tab. To minimize unnecessary exposure of seafarers against COVID19, MARINA implements online application of theoretical examination starting...
Jan 2, 2021 | Documents, Jobs and Tips, Seaman's Health
The Philippine Government permits Filipino Seafarers coming from countries with reported cases of the new SARS-CoV-2 strain, to enter the country provided strict and mandatory protocols are followed. Additionally, they are allowed to leave the country following exit...
Last updated Feb 9, 2021 | Documents, Jobs and Tips
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 Record Book (SRB) and 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...
