MISMO COP Requirements 2022 from MARINA: Issuance, Revalidation and Replacement

Here are the complete requirements in applying for a Certificate of Proficiency (COP) using MARINA’s latest online application platform.

MARINA’s Integrated Seafarers Management Online System or more commonly known as MISMO enables seafarers to submit their COP requirements online for initial evaluation.

Once MISMO approves your application, you can immediately set a schedule for appearance or final evaluation as well as releasing of your certificate.

 

MISMO COP Requirements

There are three types of COP applications to choose from depending on the purpose of the applicant. These are Issuance, Revalidation and Replacement.

COP Issuance are for those who wants to apply for a Certificate of Proficiency for the very first time.

Some COPs have expiration dates. Hence, a Revalidation is required to continue shipboard employment.

Replacement of COPs are for those who had lost or damaged their Certificate of Proficiency.

These three have different documentary requirements. Let us check them out below.

 

Advance Fire Fighting (AFF)

Issuance

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Certificate of Training Completion for Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) (Training that was taken or completed within two (2) years before the date of application may still be accepted for issuance of COP provided that the required information relative thereto is encoded by the concerned training provider)
• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• Valid SIRB/SRB or any Valid Government issued ID *

 

Replacement

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Original COP of AFF (for correction of First Name or Middle Name or Last Name)
• Affidavit of Loss (if lost)
• Certificate of Proficiency in AFF (if damaged)
• Any government issued ID *
• Marriage Contract for married woman applying for change of Last Name
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *

 

 

Revalidation

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Valid AFF COP *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• Certificate of Seagoing Service of 12 months within the last 5 years or 3 months within the last 6 months immediately prior to application date *
• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• SIRB/SRB (seaman’s book) first page and pages with entries showing approved seagoing service indicated in the company sea service certificate (upload in order of issuance) *
• Certificate of Training Completion for Refresher Training on AFF (AFF-R) (Training that was taken or completed within two (2) years before the date of application may still be accepted for issuance of COP provided that the required information relative thereto is encoded by the concerned training provider) OR Attestation from the Ship’s Captain indicating therein the specific trainings and drills undertaken by the crew, duly signed and stamped with the ship’s seal. Those who are already ashore but were not issued an Attestation, may upload an Individual Training Record Book or similar documents containing information of their actual trainings and drills onboard, and duly signed by the Ship’s Captain. *

 

Advanced Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (ATLGTCO)

Issuance

All requirements with red asterisks (*) are required.

• Attestation Letter from the Company (applicable for Non-Officers)
• Certificate of Training Completion for Advanced Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (ATLGTCO) (Training that was taken or completed within two (2) years before the date of application may still be accepted for issuance of COP provided that the required information relative thereto is encoded by the concerned training provider)
• Valid ATLGT COP *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• Valid BTLGT COP *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• Certificate of seagoing service for a period of at least three (3) months of approved seagoing service on GAS TANKERS *
• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• SIRB/SRB (seaman’s book) first page and pages with entries showing approved seagoing service indicated in the company sea service certificate (upload in order of issuance) *

 

Replacement

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Affidavit of Loss (if certificate is lost)
• Original COP on ATLGT (if certificate is damaged)
• Original COP on ATLGT (for correction of First Name or Middle Name or Last Name)
• Marriage Contract for married woman applying for change of Last Name
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• Valid SIRB/SRB or any Valid Government issued ID *

 

Revalidation

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Attestation Letter from the Company (applicable for Non-Officers)
• Valid ATLGT COP *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• Valid BTLGT COP *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• Certificate of seagoing service for a period of at least three (3) months of approved seagoing service within the last five (5) years on GAS TANKERS *
• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• SIRB/SRB (seaman’s book) first page and pages with entries showing approved seagoing service indicated in the company sea service certificate (upload in order of issuance) *

 

Advanced Training For Chemical Tanker Cargo Operation (ATCTCO)

Issuance

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Attestation Letter from the Company (applicable for Non-Officers)
• Certificate of Training Completion for Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (ATCTCO) (Training that was taken or completed within two (2) years before the date of application may still be accepted for issuance of COP provided that the required information relative thereto is encoded by the concerned training provider)
• Valid ATCT COP *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• Valid BTOC COP *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• Certificate of seagoing service for a period of at least three (3) months of approved seagoing service on CHEMICAL TANKERS *
• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• SIRB/SRB (seaman’s book) first page and pages with entries showing approved seagoing service indicated in the company sea service certificate (upload in order of issuance) *

 

Replacement

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Affidavit of Loss (if certificate is lost)
• Original COP on ATCT (for correction of First Name or Middle Name or Last Name)
• Original COP on ATOT (if certificate is damaged)
• Marriage Contract for married woman applying for change of Last Name
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• Valid SIRB/SRB or any Valid Government issued ID *

 

Revalidation

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Attestation Letter from the Company (applicable for Non-Officers)
• Valid ATCT COP *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• Valid BTOC COP *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• Certificate of seagoing service for a period of at least three (3) months of approved seagoing service within the last five (5) years on CHEMICAL TANKERS *
• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• SIRB/SRB (seaman’s book) first page and pages with entries showing approved seagoing service indicated in the company sea service certificate (upload in order of issuance) *

 

Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations (ATOTCO)

Issuance

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Attestation Letter from the Company (applicable for Non-Officers)
• Certificate of Training Completion for Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations (ATOTCO) (Training that was taken or completed within two (2) years before the date of application may still be accepted for issuance of COP provided that the required information relative thereto is encoded by the concerned training provider)
• Valid BTOC COP *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• Certificate of seagoing service for a period of at least three (3) months of approved seagoing service on OIL TANKERS *
• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• SIRB/SRB (seaman’s book) first page and pages with entries showing approved seagoing service indicated in the company sea service certificate (upload in order of issuance) *

 

Replacement

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Affidavit of Loss (if certificate is lost)
• Original COP on ATOT (if certificate is damaged)
• Original COP on ATOT (for correction of First Name or Middle Name or Last Name)
• Marriage Contract for married woman applying for change of Last Name
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• Valid SIRB/SRB or any Valid Government issued ID*

 

Revalidation

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Attestation Letter from the Company (applicable for Non-Officers)
• Valid ATOT COP *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• Valid BTOC COP *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• Certificate of seagoing service for a period of at least three (3) months of approved seagoing service within the last five (5) years on OIL TANKERS *
• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• SIRB/SRB (seaman’s book) first page and pages with entries showing approved seagoing service indicated in the company sea service certificate (upload in order of issuance) *

 

Basic Training (BT)

Issuance

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Certificate of Training Completion for Basic Training (BT) (Training that was taken or completed within two (2) years before the date of application may still be accepted for issuance of COP provided that the required information relative thereto is encoded by the concerned training provider)
• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• Valid SIRB/SRB or any Valid Government issued ID *

 

Replacement

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Affidavit of Loss (if lost)
• Original COP of BT (for correction of First Name or Middle Name or Last Name)
• Certificate of Proficiency in BT (if damaged)
• Any government issued ID *
• Marriage Contract for married woman applying for change of Last Name
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *

 

 

Revalidation

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Valid BT COP *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• Certificate of Seagoing Service of 12 months within the last 5 years or 3 months within the last 6 months immediately prior to application date *
• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• SIRB/SRB (seaman’s book) first page and pages with entries showing approved seagoing service indicated in the company sea service certificate (upload in order of issuance) *
• Certificate of Training Completion for Refresher on Basic Training (BT-R) (Training that was taken or completed within two (2) years before the date of application may still be accepted for issuance of COP provided that the required information relative thereto is encoded by the concerned training provider) OR Attestation from the Ship’s Captain indicating therein the dates of specific trainings and drills undertaken by the crew, duly signed and stamped with the ship’s seal. Those who are already ashore but were not issued an Attestation, may upload an Individual Training Record Book or similar documents containing information of their actual trainings and drills onboard, and duly signed by the Ship’s Captain. *

 

Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operation (BTLGTCO)

Issuance

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Certificate of Training Completion for Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (BTLGTCO) (Training that was taken or completed within two (2) years before the date of application may still be accepted for issuance of COP provided that the required information relative thereto is encoded by the concerned training provider)
• Valid BT COP *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• Valid SIRB/SRB *

 

Replacement

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Affidavit of Loss (if certificate is lost)
• Original COP on BTOC (if certificate is damaged)
• Original COP on BTLGT (for correction of First Name or Middle Name or Last Name)
• Original COP on BTLGT (request for no expiration) (applicable for Non-Officers)
• Marriage Contract for married woman applying for change of Last Name
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• Valid SIRB/SRB or any Valid Government issued ID *

 

Revalidation

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Valid BT COP *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• Valid BTLGT COP *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• Certificate of seagoing service for a period of at least three (3) months of approved seagoing service within the last five (5) years on GAS TANKERS *
• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• SIRB/SRB (seaman’s book) first page and pages with entries showing approved seagoing service indicated in the company sea service certificate (upload in order of issuance) *

 

Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operation (BTOCTCO)

Issuance

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Certificate of Training Completion for Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (BTOCTCO) (Training that was taken or completed within two (2) years before the date of application may still be accepted for issuance of COP provided that the required information relative thereto is encoded by the concerned training provider)
• Valid BT COP *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• Valid SIRB/SRB *

 

Replacement

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Affidavit of Loss (if certificate is lost)
• Original COP on BTOC (if certificate is damaged)
• Original COP on BTOC (for correction of First Name or Middle Name or Last Name)
• Original COP on BTOC (request for no expiration) (applicable for Non-Officers)
• Marriage Contract for married woman applying for change of Last Name
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• Valid SIRB/SRB or any Valid Government issued ID *

 

Revalidation

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Valid BT COP *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• Valid BTOC COP *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• Certificate of seagoing service for a period of at least three (3) months of approved seagoing service within the last five (5) years on OIL or CHEMICAL TANKERS *
• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• SIRB/SRB (seaman’s book) first page and pages with entries showing approved seagoing service indicated in the company sea service certificate (upload in order of issuance) *

 

Medical Care (MeCa)

Issuance

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Certificate of Training Completion for Medical Care (MeCa) (Training that was taken or completed within two (2) years before the date of application may still be accepted for issuance of COP provided that the required information relative thereto is encoded by the concerned training provider)
• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• MeFA COP *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• Valid SIRB/SRB or any Valid Government issued ID *

 

Replacement

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Affidavit of Loss (if certificate is lost)
• Marriage Contract for married woman applying for change of Last Name
• Original COP on MeCa (if certificate is damaged)
• Original COP on MeCa (for correction of First Name or Middle Name or Last Name)
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• Valid SIRB/SRB or any Valid Government issued ID *

 

Revalidation

Revalidation not required.

 

QUOTE:

Not all COPs require revalidation. Some certificates have no expiration. Meaning, you don’t need to revalidate them until further notice from MARINA.

 

Medical First Aid (MeFA)

Issuance

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• Certificate of Training Completion for Medical First Aid (MeFA) (Training that was taken or completed within two (2) years before the date of application may still be accepted for issuance of COP provided that the required information relative thereto is encoded by the concerned training provider)
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• Valid SIRB/SRB or any Valid Government issued ID *

 

 

Replacement

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Affidavit of Loss (if certificate is lost)
• Marriage Contract for married woman applying for change of Last Name
• Original COP on MeFA (if certificate is damaged)
• Original COP on MeFA (for correction of First Name or Middle Name or Last Name)
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• Valid SIRB/SRB or any Valid Government issued ID *

 

Revalidation

Revalidation not required.

 

Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boat (PFRB)

Issuance

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Valid SCRB COP *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• Certificate of Training Completion for Fast Rescue Boat (FRB) (Training that was taken or completed within two (2) years before the date of application may still be accepted for issuance of COP provided that the required information relative thereto is encoded by the concerned training provider)
• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• Valid SIRB/SRB or any Valid Government issued ID *

 

Replacement

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Affidavit of Loss (if lost)
• Certificate of Proficiency in FRB (if damaged)
• Original COP of FRB (for correction of First Name or Middle Name or Last Name)
• Any government issued ID *
• Marriage Contract for married woman applying for change of Last Name
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *

 

Revalidation

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Valid FRB COP *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• Valid SCRB COP *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• Certificate of Seagoing Service of 12 months within the last 5 years or 3 months within the last 6 months immediately prior to application date *
• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• SIRB/SRB (seaman’s book) first page and pages with entries showing approved seagoing service indicated in the company sea service certificate (upload in order of issuance) *
• Certificate of Training Completion for Refresher Training on FRB (FRB-R) (Training that was taken or completed within two (2) years before the date of application may still be accepted for issuance of COP provided that the required information relative thereto is encoded by the concerned training provider) OR Attestation from the Ship’s Captain indicating therein the specific trainings and drills undertaken by the crew, duly signed and stamped with the ship’s seal. Those who are already ashore but were not issued an Attestation, may upload an Individual Training Record Book or similar documents containing information of their actual trainings and drills onboard, and duly signed by the Ship’s Captain. *

 

Survival Craft and Rescue Boat (Other Than Fast Rescue Boat) (PSCRB)

Issuance

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Certificate of seagoing service for a period of at least six (6) months of approved seagoing service *
• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• Certificate of Training Completion for Survival Craft and Rescue Boat other than fast rescue boat (SCRB) (Training that was taken or completed within two (2) years before the date of application may still be accepted for issuance of COP provided that the required information relative thereto is encoded by the concerned training provider)
• SIRB/SRB (seaman’s book) first page and pages with entries showing approved seagoing service indicated in the company sea service certificate (upload in order of issuance) *

 

Replacement

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Affidavit of Loss (if lost)
• Certificate of Proficiency in PSCRB (if damaged)
• Any government issued ID *
• Marriage Contract for married woman applying for change of Last Name
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• Original COP of PSCRB (for correction of First Name or Middle Name or Last Name)

 

 

Revalidation

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Valid SCRB COP *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• Certificate of Seagoing Service of 12 months within the last 5 years or 3 months within the last 6 months immediately prior to application date *
• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• SIRB/SRB (seaman’s book) first page and pages with entries showing approved seagoing service indicated in the company sea service certificate (upload in order of issuance) *
• Certificate of Training Completion for Refresher Training on SCRB (SCRB-R) (Training that was taken or completed within two (2) years before the date of application may still be accepted for issuance of COP provided that the required information relative thereto is encoded by the concerned training provider) OR Attestation from the Ship’s Captain indicating therein the specific trainings and drills undertaken by the crew, duly signed and stamped with the ship’s seal. Those who are already ashore but were not issued an Attestation, may upload an Individual Training Record Book or similar documents containing information of their actual trainings and drills onboard, and duly signed by the Ship’s Captain. *

 

Ratings as Able Seafarer Deck (AB–DECK) II/5

Issuance

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• PSCRB COP *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system, OR Certificate of Completion for PSCRB
• COP in RFPNW (II/4) *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• Company Sea Service Certificate: a). twelve (12) months of approved seagoing service of 500gt or more; OR b). Eighteen (18) months approved seagoing service in the deck department of 500gt or more *
• If seagoing service is less than 18 months BUT not less than 12 months, must upload complete pages of Transcript of Records (TOR) for BSMT showing complete academic requirements
• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• Certificate of Practical Assessment for Able-Seafarer Deck (For those assessment completed before 01 SEPTEMBER 2019, please upload Certificate of Assessment)
• SIRB/SRB (seaman’s book) first page and pages with entries showing approved seagoing service indicated in the company sea service certificate (upload in order of issuance) *

 

Replacement

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Affidavit of Loss (if certificate is lost)
• Original COP on II/5 (for correction of First Name or Middle Name or Last Name)
• Marriage Contract for married woman applying for change of Last Name
• Old SIRB (seaman’s book) first page and entries showing approved seagoing service PRIOR the issuance of COP in II/4 and II/5 *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• Valid SIRB/SRB or any Valid Government issued ID *

 

Revalidation

Revalidation not required.

 

 

Ratings as Able Seafarer Deck (AB–DECK) II/5– For Officers

Issuance

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Valid COC/COE for OIC-NW *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• PSCRB COP *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system, OR Certificate of Completion for PSCRB
• COP in RFPNW (II/4) *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *

 

Replacement

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Affidavit of Loss (if lost)
• Certificate of Proficiency (COP) (if damaged)
• Any government issued ID *
• Old SIRB (seaman’s book) first page and entries showing approved seagoing service PRIOR the issuance of COP in II/4 and II/5 *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white background with shoulder board and no name tag *

 

Revalidation

Revalidation not required.

 

Able Seafarer Engine (AB–ENGINE) III/5

Issuance

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• COP in RFPEW (III/4) *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• Company Sea Service Certificate: a). Six (6) months of approved seagoing service of 750kW propulsion power or more; OR b). Twelve (12) months approved seagoing service in the engine department of 750kW propulsion power or more *
• If seagoing service is at least (6) months BUT less than 12 months, must upload complete pages of Transcript of Records (TOR) for BSMarE showing complete academic requirements
• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• Certificate of Practical Assessment for Able Seafarer-Engine (For those assessment completed before 01 SEPTEMBER 2019, please upload Certificate of Assessment)
• SIRB/SRB (seaman’s book) first page and pages with entries showing approved seagoing service indicated in the company sea service certificate (upload in order of issuance) *

 

Replacement

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Original COP on III/5 (if certificate is damaged)
• Original COP on III/5 (for correction of First Name or Middle Name or Last Name)
• Affidavit of Loss (if certificate is lost)
• Marriage Contract for married woman applying for change of Last Name
• Old SIRB (seaman’s book) first page and entries showing approved seagoing service PRIOR the issuance of COP in III/4 and III/5 *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• Valid SIRB/SRB or any Valid Government issued ID

 

Revalidation

Revalidation not required.

 

Ratings as Able Seafarer Engine (AB ENGINE) III/5– For Officers

Issuance

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Valid COC/COE for OIC-EW *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• COP in RFPEW (III/4) *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *

 

Replacement

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Affidavit of Loss (if lost)
• Certificate of Proficiency (COP) (if damaged)
• Any government issued ID *
• Old SIRB (seaman’s book) first page and entries showing approved seagoing service PRIOR the issuance of COP in III/4 and III/5 *
• FOR ON BOARD PROCESSING MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: 1. Overseas employment certificate (oec) 2. Contract of employment 3. Affidavit of undertaking 4. Crewlist signed by master with vessel stamp 5. Authorization letter from seafarer 6. Authorization letter from manning agency/company
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white background with shoulder board and no name tag

 

Revalidation

Revalidation not required.

 

Ratings Forming Part of Navigational Watch II/4 (RFPNW)

Issuance

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Company Sea Service Certificate (with attestation of at least two (2) months of forming part of a navigational watch on a seagoing ship of 500 gross tonnage or more) *
• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• Practical Assessment Certificate for RFPNW
• SIRB/SRB (seaman’s book) first page and pages with entries showing approved seagoing service indicated in the company sea service certificate (upload in order of issuance) *
• Transcript of Records (TOR) for BSMT showing subject taken for deck watchkeeping OR Certificate of Training Completion of Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch *

 

Replacement

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Affidavit of Loss (if certificate is lost)
• Marriage Contract for married woman applying for change of Last Name
• Old SIRB (seaman’s book) first page and entries showing approved seagoing service PRIOR the issuance of COP in II/4 *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• Original COP on RFPNW (if certificate is damaged)
• Original COP on RFPNW (for correction of First Name or Middle Name or Last Name)
• Valid SIRB/SRB or any Valid Government issued ID *

 

Revalidation

Revalidation not required.

 

 

Ratings Forming Part of Navigational Watch II/4 (RFPNW)- For Officers

Issuance

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Valid COC/COE for OIC-NW *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• Transcript of Records (TOR) for BSMT showing subject taken for deck watchkeeping OR Certificate of Training Completion of Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch

 

Replacement

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Affidavit of Loss (if lost)
• Certificate of Proficiency (COP) (if damaged)
• Valid COC/COE for OIC-NW *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system
• Old SIRB (seaman’s book) first page and entries showing approved seagoing service PRIOR the issuance of COP in II/4 *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white background with shoulder board and no name tag *

 

Revalidation

Revalidation not required.

 

Ratings Forming Part of Engineering Watch III/4 (RFPEW)

Issuance

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Company Sea Service Certificate (with attestation of at least two (2) months of forming part of an engine room watch on a seagoing ship of 750 kW power or more) *
• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• Practical Assessment Certificate for RFPEW
• SIRB/SRB (seaman’s book) first page and pages with entries showing approved seagoing service indicated in the company sea service certificate (upload in order of issuance) *
• Transcript of Records (TOR) for BS MarE OR Certificate of Training Completion of Ratings Forming Part of Engine-room Watch *

 

Replacement

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Affidavit of Loss (if certificate is lost)
• Marriage Contract for married woman applying for change of Last Name
• Old SIRB (seaman’s book) first page and entries showing approved seagoing service PRIOR the issuance of COP in III/4 *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• Original COP on RFPEW (if certificate is damaged)
• Original COP on RFPEW (for correction of First Name or Middle Name or Last Name)
• Valid SIRB/SRB or any Valid Government issued ID *

 

Revalidation

Revalidation not required.

 

Ratings Forming Part of Engineering Watch III/4 (RFPEW)- For Officers

Issuance

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Valid COC/COE for OIC-EW *No need to upload. This will be verified in the system.
• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• Transcript of Records (TOR) for BSMT showing subject taken for deck watchkeeping OR Certificate of Training Completion of Ratings Forming Part of an Engineering Watch

 

Replacement

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Affidavit of Loss (if lost)
• Certificate of Proficiency (COP) (if damaged)
• Any government issued ID *
• Old SIRB (seaman’s book) first page and entries showing approved seagoing service PRIOR the issuance of COP in III/4
• FOR ON BOARD PROCESSING MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: 1. Overseas employment certificate (oec) 2. Contract of employment 3. Affidavit of undertaking 4. Crewlist signed by master with vessel stamp 5. Authorization letter from seafarer 6. Authorization letter from manning agency/company
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white background with shoulder board and no name tag

 

Revalidation

Revalidation not required.

 

Seafarers With Designated Security Duties (SDSD)

Issuance

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• Certificate of Training Completion for Security Awareness Training and Seafarer with Designated Security Duties (SDSD) (Training that was taken or completed within two (2) years before the date of application may still be accepted for issuance of COP provided that the required information relative thereto is encoded by the concerned training provider)
• Valid SIRB/SRB or any Valid Government issued ID *

 

 

Replacement

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Affidavit of Loss (if certificate is lost)
• Original COP on SDSD (for correction of First Name or Middle Name or Last Name)
• Marriage Contract for married woman applying for change of Last Name
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• Original COP on SDSD (if certificate is damaged)
• Valid SIRB/SRB or any Valid Government issued ID *

 

Revalidation

Revalidation not required.

 

Ship Security Officer (SSO)

Issuance

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Certificate of seagoing service for a period of at least twelve (12) months of approved seagoing service *
• Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from DOH-accredited medical clinic with seafarer’s signature *
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• SIRB/SRB (seaman’s book) first page and pages with entries showing approved seagoing service indicated in the company sea service certificate (upload in order of issuance) *
• Valid SIRB/SRB or any Valid Government issued ID *
• Certificate of Training Completion for Ship Security Officer (SSO) (Training that was taken or completed within two (2) years before the date of application may still be accepted for issuance of COP provided that the required information relative thereto is encoded by the concerned training provider)

 

Replacement

All requirements with red asterisk (*) are required.

• Affidavit of Loss (if certificate is lost)
• Marriage Contract for married woman applying for change of Last Name
• MISMO Profile Passport-size or 2×2 colored picture in white polo, white background and no name tag *
• Valid SIRB/SRB or any Valid Government issued ID *
• Original COP on SSO (if certificate is damaged)
• Original COP on SSO (for correction of First Name or Middle Name or Last Name)

 

Revalidation

Revalidation not required.

 

This new system is better in many ways than its predecessors.  Not only that this is more convenient for us but the fees are also reduced to almost half!

There is no need for us to go to MARINA because everything can be done online. This means that we can renew our certificates even if we are onboard!

You can also check out the steps in processing your Certificate of Proficiencies in one of my posts.

Scrapping the 6-Month Rule

The 6-Month Rule states that all training must be applied for a Certificate of Proficiency within six months of its completion. If you fail to do this and your training certificate is more than 6 months old, you may have to take the whole course again. Once more, you have to strive for a COP within six months

But the latest advisory from MARINA suspended this rule. Training certificates less than five years old are now eligible for COP application. You can still file for a COP within two years since you completed your training.

However, there’s a catch. COP expiration for that document will be five years from the date of completion of the corresponding training.

For example. If you took your Basic Training last 2015 and applied for a Certificate of Proficiency today, its expiration would be on 2020.

 

Here’s a trivia. Do you know that long time ago, a sailor’s proficiency, competency, beliefs and experience is forever inked in their skin in the form of seaman’s tattoo?

May the winds be on your favor.