Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY STCW OFFICE

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1 Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY STCW OFFICE STCW Circular No TO : ALL SEAFARERS, MARITIME TRAINING INSTITUTIONS, SHIPPING COMPANIES, MANNING AGENCIES, PORT STATE CONTROL AUTHORITIES AND OTHER MARITIME INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS CONCERNED SUBJECT : MANDATORY MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND RULES FOR THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING, ASSESSMENT, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING OF ELECTRO- TECHNICAL OFFICERS SERVING ONBOARD SEAGOING SHIPS POWERED BY MAIN PROPULSION MACHINERY OF 750 KW PROPULSION POWER OR MORE Pursuant to Republic Act No and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), and the 1978 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW 78 Convention), as amended, the following rules and requirements are hereby adopted: SECTION I. OBJECTIVES Theobjectives of this Circular are to: 1. implement the provisions under Regulation III/6 of the STCW 78 Convention, as amended; and 2. prescribe the rules and requirements for Electro-Technical Officers (ETOs) pertaining to: 2.1. mandatory education and training; 2.2. seagoing service; 2.3. assessment of competence; 2.4. certification; and 2.5. licensing. Page 1 of 23

2 SECTION II. COVERAGE This Circular shall cover and apply to the following: 1. implementation of the mandatory education and training for ETOs referred to as the Electro-Technical Officer Training Program attached herein as Annex I, consisting of the following: 1.1. Part A Course Framework: Scope; Outcome; Intended Learning Outcome per Cluster; Entry Standards; Training Certificate; Class Intake Limitation; Staff Requirements (Instructors, Assessors, Supervisor); Teaching Facilities; Training Equipment; Teaching Aids; References; Textbooks; and 1.2. Part B Curriculum Outline. 2. candidates intending to be certificated as ETO; 3. requirements for assessment, certification and licensing of ETOs; and 4. specific requirements for accreditation of Practical Assessment Centers for ETO in addition to the general requirements as provided under STCW Circular No ; SECTION III. DEFINITION OF TERMS For the purpose of this Circular, the following terms shall be construed as follows: 1. Administration refers to the Maritime Industry Authority, which is the Maritime Administration or Single Maritime Administration in accordance with Sec. 2 (e) of R.A , or simply the Administration under STCW; 2. Approved meansapproved by the Administration in accordance with the STCW 78 Convention, as amended and other statutory rules and requirements; 3. Assessment refers to the process of evaluating evidence of competence through one or more of the methods of demonstrating competence (Column 3 of the tables) under the STCW Code; Page 2 of 23

3 4. Assessor refers to a qualified, competent and skilled person approved by the Administration, involved in the process of evaluating evidence of competence through one or more of the methods of demonstrating competence (Column 3 of the tables) under the STCW Code; 5. Candidate refers to a person who intends to be certificated as ETO by meeting the requirements under Regulation III/6 of the STCW 78 Convention, as amended; 6. Certificate of competency (COC) refers to a certificate issued and endorsed for masters, officers and Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) radio operators in accordance with the provisions of Chapters II, III, IV or VII of the Annex to the STCW Convention, entitling the lawful holder to serve and perform the functions involved at the level of responsibility specified therein; 7. Cluster refers to similar or closely related modules that are grouped together in a particular cluster of the ETO training program. 8. Company refers to the owner of the ship or any organization or person such as the manager, or the bareboat charter, who has assumed the responsibility for operation of the ship from the shipowner and who, on assuming such responsibility, has agreed to take over all the duties and responsibilities imposed on the company by the STCW 78 Convention, as amended; 9. Competence refers to a specific task, as identified in Column 1 of the Competency Tables of the STCW Code, or as otherwise specifically determined by the Administration; 10. Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) refers to an Officer qualified in accordance with the provisions of Regulation III/6 of the STCW 78 Convention, as amended; 11. Examination refers to a formal test of a person's knowledge, understanding or proficiency in any of the specific competencies under Column 1 of the Competency Tables of the STCW Code; 12. Formative Assessment refers to the assessment at regular intervals of the training participant s progress with accompanying feedback in order to help improve their performance; 13. Instructor refers to a qualified, competent and skilled person approved by the Administration to conduct a specific education or training program; 14. MARINA License refers the professional identification card issued by the Administration to Filipino merchant marine officers; 15. Maritime Training Institution (MTI) refers to an institution that provides an approved training program; Page 3 of 23

4 16. Module refers to the group of topics specified under each function or cluster of a training program; 17. Month refers to a calendar month or 30 days made up of periods of less than one month. For purposes of complying with the required seagoing service, one month shall be equivalent to 30 days; 18. Related Field of Study refers tofields of study considered related to the Electro-Technical Officer training program such as Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Instrumentation and Control and Marine Engineering. 19. Seagoing Service refers to theservice on board a ship relevant to the issue or revalidation of a certificate or other qualification in accordance with the STCW 78 Convention, as amended; 20. Standard of competence refers to the minimum knowledge, understanding and proficiency, as listed in the relevant Column of the STCW Competency Tables, which a seafarer must be able to demonstrate to be entitled to certification, to the satisfaction of the Administration; 21. STCW 78 Convention (STCW) refers to the 1978 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, and its subsequent amendments; 22. Successfully Completed refers to the successful completion of the training program and passing the assessment thereof. 23. Training Program refers to a program designed for training in specific skills and competenceestablished by the Administration for the acquisition of required knowledge, understanding and proficiency leading towards certification under STCW 78 Convention, as amended; 24. Workshop Skills Training refers to the training in electronic and electrical workshop skills relevant to the duties of an ETO as provided under Section A-III/6, paragraph 1 of the STCW Code. SECTION IV. GENERAL PROVISIONS 1. A candidate intending to be certificated as Electro-Technical Officershall complete an approved ETO training program in accordance with Regulation III/6, paragraph [2.3] of the STCW 78 Convention, as amended. 2. Pursuant Regulation I/6 and Section A-I/6 of the said Convention, MTIs shall ensure that their ETO training program shall be designed and structured in accordance with written programs, methods and media of delivery, procedures and course materials as are necessary to achieve the prescribed standards of competence under the Convention. Page 4 of 23

5 3. The MTIs shall also ensure that the Instructors and Assessors who are responsible for the training and assessment of participants in this training program, respectively, including those responsible for supervision thereof, are appropriately qualified in accordance the standards as provided under this Circular. 4. MTIs intending to offer the ETO training program must havethecapability and necessary expertise thereofand shallcome up with their own training design and structure in accordance with Annex Iof this Circular, subject to the filing of the necessary application, evaluation, inspection and approval by the Administration. 5. The ETO training program shall be offered and conducted only at the approved training venue after the corresponding approval thereof has been granted by MARINA. The training venue that shall be considered for purposes of approval shall be the registered address of the MTI concerned as reflected in its Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registration and Articles of Incorporation and By-laws. 6. A candidate who has successfully completed the ETO training program shall also complete the seagoing service required under Regulation III/6, paragraph [2.2] of the STCW based on the options provided under Part A, Scope in Annex I of this Circular. 7. Upon successful completion of the ETO training program and the required seagoing service thereof,the candidate shall qualify to undergo an assessment required under Regulation III/6, paragraph [2.3] of STCW Convention in the form of a theoretical examination and practical assessment. 8. A candidate who passed both the theoretical examination and practical test and,met all otherrequirements including the ancillary qualifications under paragraph [2.4] ofstcw Regulation III/6 shall be qualified for the issuance of COC as ETO and a professional seafarer s identification card in the form of a MARINA license. SECTION V. ETO TRAINING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 1. Responsibility 1.1. The MTIs offering this training program shall be fully responsible in the following: developing, designing and documenting their own training program; ensuring effective delivery, facilitation of learning and the achievement of intended learning outcomes as stipulated under Part A, Annex I of this Circular; and Page 5 of 23

6 determining and setting the time needed to effectively conduct the institutional assessment for the grantof certificate of training completion to the participants thereof. 2. Training Program Design and Documentation 2.1. This ETO training program herein provided shall have a total of 545 minimum training hours, excluding the time needed by the institution to assess the participants for the purpose of determining their eligibility for the grant of Certificate of Training Completion thereof The MTIs must take note that the aforesaid number of training hours are the minimum and can be increasedasnecessary to cover other related topic(s) that are appropriate to achieve the intended learning outcomes of the program and the prescribed standards of competence under the STCW 78 Convention, as amended Annex - I of this Circular provides the general framework and minimum training requirements, which shall serve as basis for MTIs to come up with the design and structure of their own training program, bearing in mind the responsibilities stipulated under Section V, paragraph [1]above The training program shall be documented as follows: Framework; Curriculum outline; Training program time table; Detailed teaching syllabus; Instructor s guide; Assessment plan; and Table of specifications The said training program documents shall be submitted by the MTI in support of the application for approval of its ETO training program. 3. Staff Requirements (Instructor, Assessor and Supervisor) 3.1. Every MTI offering the ETO training program shall employ fulltimeinstructor(s), Assessor(s) and Supervisor(s)who shall be subjected to prior accreditation by the Administration The specific staff and qualification requirements for this training program shall be as follows: Page 6 of 23

7 Staff Requirement 1. For Cluster 1 and Instructor: Qualification Standards a Management Level Marine Engineer Officer; holder of a certificate of completion of the Training Course for Instructors (IMO Model Course 6.09); have not less than three (3) months of teaching experience related to the field of study within the last five (5) years prior to the date of application for accreditation as Instructor of this training program; holder of a certificate of completion of the Train the Simulator Trainer and Assessor (IMO Model Course 6.10); gained practical experience on the operation of the particular type of Simulator being used through a training provided by the Manufacturer or its authorized agent; holder of a valid Certificate of Competency (COC) as Management Level Marine Engineer Officer; and have not less than 24 months of seagoing service as Management Level Marine Engineer Officer Assessor: holder of a certificate of accreditation as Instructor for Clusters 1 and 4 of the ETO training program; and certificate of completion of the training course for Assessment, Examination and Certification of Seafarers (IMO Model Course 3.12). Page 7 of 23

8 Staff Requirement 2. For Clusters 2, 3, and Instructor: Note: Qualification Standards an Electro-Technical Officer (ETO); holder of a certificate of completion of the Training Course for Instructors (IMO Model Course 6.09); have not less than three (3) months of teaching experience related to the field of study within the last five (5) years prior to the date of application for accreditation as Instructor of this training program; holder of a certificate of completion of the Train the Simulator Trainer and Assessor (IMO Model Course 6.10); gained practical experience on the operation of the particular type of Simulator being used through a training provided by the Manufacturer or its authorized agent; holder of a valid COC as ETO without limitation; have not less than 36 months of seagoing service as ETO or as Electrician, Electrical Officer, Electrical Engineer, Electronics Engineer prior to the date of application for accreditation as Instructor of this training program. An ETO who is duly accredited as Instructor for this training program shall also be qualified and allowed to teach Module 4. Marine Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems under Cluster Assessor: holder of a certificate of accreditation as Instructor for Clusters 2, 3, and 4 of the ETO training program; and Page 8 of 23

9 certificate of completion of the training course for Assessment, Examination and Certification of Seafarers (IMO Model Course 3.12). Staff Requirement Qualification Standards Page 9 of 23

10 Note: To augment the staff complement for the ETO training program, MTIs may employ the services of the following professionals as fulltime Instructor to handle and teachclusters 2 and 3: Registered Electrical Engineer; or Registered Electronics Engineer; or Registered Electronics and Communications Engineer 2.3. Instructor: holder of a Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Certificate of Passing the Licensure Examination as such; holder of a certificate of completion of the Training Course for Instructors (IMO Model Course 6.09); holder of a certificate of completion of the Train the Simulator Trainer and Assessor (IMO Model Course 6.10); gained practical experience on the operation of the particular type of Simulator being used through a training provided by the Manufacturer or its authorized agent; have not less than 36 months of seagoing or land-based experience or a combination of both as Electrical Engineer as specified under Section 2 [a], Article I of Republic Act No. 7920, or as Electronics Engineer or Electronics and Communications Engineer as specified under Section 5 [a], Article I of Republic Act No. 9292, of which not less than eighteen (18) months shall be teaching experience related to the field of study within the last five (5) years prior to the date of application for accreditation as Instructor; and holder of a certificate of completion of Module 9 Marine High Voltage under Cluster 2 of the ETO training program approved by the Administration. Staff Requirement Qualification Standards Page 10 of 23

11 3. Supervisor 3.1. holder of a certificate of completion of the Training Course for Instructors (IMO Model Course 6.09); and 3.2. have not less than three (3) months of teaching experience related to the field of study within the last five (5) years prior to the date of application for accreditation as Supervisor of this training program. Note: The MTI shall ensure that, while so accredited, the Supervisor shall have full understanding of the training program and its intended learning outcomes Additionally, the MTI offering this training program shall be responsible to ensure that a newly accredited Assessor shall: Have gained practical assessment experience by participating as understudy in at least three (3) practical assessment activities conducted by an accredited and experienced Assessor before being assigned to perform actual assessment of participants in this training program, pursuant to Regulation I/6.2 and Section A-I/6.6.4 of the STCW 78 Convention, as amended; and If conducting assessment involving the use of simulator, the assessor shall have gained practical assessment experience on that particular type of simulator under the supervision and to the satisfaction of an accredited and experienced Assessor, pursuant to Regulation I/6.2 and Section A-I/6.6.5 of the STCW 78 Convention, as amended The MTIsshall have a quality assurance mechanism or process in its Quality Standards System (QSS) to ensure that their Assessors shall have gained practical assessment experience, whether involving the use of simulator or not, before performing actual assessment of participants in this training program The implementation and compliance with the required quality assurance mechanismshall, among others,be clearly and properly documented and, shall be checked and verified during the monitoring by the Administration s STCW Office Thelist of Instructor(s), Assessor(s) and Supervisor(s) shall be provided and submitted in support of the MTI s application for approval of itseto training program using Form No. 3as provided under MARINA Circular (MC) No , series of 2012or in its future amendment(copy attached as Annex II hereof). Page 11 of 23

12 4. Training Facilities and Equipment 4.1. For the theoretical part of this training program, the MTI shall provide at least one (1) classroomequipped with multimedia projector, a computer set, white board and other necessary paraphernalia, as well as other facilities and fixtures needed, with floor area of not less than 42 square meters pursuant to MC or as provided in its future amendment. This does not, however, prevent the MTI from utilizing additional training facilities as it may deem necessary to facilitate the learning process The MTI shall provide its own training equipmentasstipulated under Part A,Annex - I of this Circular.It must also be noted that the training equipment prescribed thereinare the minimum and does not restrain MTIsfrom usingadditional and better equipment that can further facilitate achieving the intended learning outcomes of the training program and the prescribed standards of competence under the STCW.MTIs shall also ensure that the training equipment and simulators in laboratories and simulator roomsare arranged in a manner that each trainee shall have sufficient space and exposure to use such equipment during training and assessment activities The list of Training Facilities and Equipment to be used shall be provided and submitted in support of the MTI s application for approval of its ETO training program using Form No. 4 as provided under MC , series of 2012 or in its future amendment(copy attached as Annex III hereof). 5. Teaching Aids, References and Textbooks 5.1. The required minimum Teaching Aids and References are also provided under Part A,Annex - I of this Circular. MTIs may include or use additional teaching aids and referencesthat can further facilitate achieving the intended learning outcomes of the ETO training program Additionally, MTIs are required to identifyand provide at least two (2) titles of textbookspermodule for thedesign and development of their own ETO training program, which can be selected from the list provided under Part A,Annex - I of this Circular.MTIs shall be responsible in ensuring that such textbooks are relevant and of latest edition, and made available to the training participants to ensure that the intended learning outcomes of this training program shall be met The list ofteaching aids, referencesand textbooksshall be provided and submitted in support of the MTI s application using Form No. 5 as provided under MC , series of 2012 or in its future amendment(copy attached as Annex IV hereof). Page 12 of 23

13 6. Administrative Requirements MTIs shall also comply with all of the Administrative Requirements listed in Form No. 6as provided under MC , series of 2012 or in its future amendment(copy attached as Annex V hereof). Such form shall be duly accomplished and submitted in support of the MTI s application for approval of its ETO training program. 7. Quality Standards System (QSS) 7.1. The MTI offering theeto training program shall have a documented Quality Standards System (QSS) as required under Regulation I/8 of the STCW 78 Convention, as amended The QSS shall include all relevant systems, processes and procedures for the effective delivery of this training program including the assessment of participants thereof and,shall be duly certified by an independent Certifying Body to ensure the achievement of the programs intended learning outcomes, standards of competence, and knowledge, understanding and proficiency prescribed under the STCW Convention Additionally, the QSS shall have a quality assurance mechanism or process which will ensure that a newly accredited Assessor shall have gained practical assessment experience, whether involving the use of simulator or not before performing actual assessment of participants in the training program The implementation and compliance with the required quality assurance mechanism or process, as well as the relevant systems, processes and procedures for the effective delivery of this training program shall be clearly and properly documented and, shall be checked and verified during the monitoring by the Administration s STCW Office. 8. Assessment System For purposes of assessing the participants in this training program to determine their eligibility for the grant of Certificate of Training Completion thereof, the MTI must have aproperly documented Assessment System as part of its QSSbased on the rules provided under Item VII. B of MARINA Circular No or in its future amendment, in relation to Section A-I/8 of the STCW Code. 9. Approval of the ETO Training Program The approval and implementation of this ETO training program shall be in accordance with this Circular and the rules and other applicable requirements as provided under MC No and in its future amendment. Page 13 of 23

14 10. Completion of the Training Program Participants shall be allowed to complete this training program on a per cluster basis. However, he shall only be issued a Certificate of Completion by the MTI concerned after successfully completing all of the four (4) Clusters of the training program The certificate shall be in accordance with the format prescribed by the Administration as provided under Annex VIhereof. SECTION VI. ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION 1. The assessment of competence of candidates for certification as ETO shall be composed of Theoretical Examination and Practical Assessment of Competence. 2. Theoretical Examination 2.1. Specific Requirements for Application Every candidate for certification as Electro-Technical Officer shall be required to pass an examination in accordance with Regulation III/6 of the STCW 78 Convention, as amended. The candidate shall file an application for examination and shall submitproof or documentary evidence of compliance with the following requirements: Completion of an approved ETO training program; Completion of the mandatory seagoing service under Regulation III/6, paragraph [2.2] for a period of: not less than nine (9) months of seagoing service, documented in the approved Training Record Book (TRB), as part of the ETO training program, which shall involve practical training and experience in the tasks, duties and responsibilities of an ETO under the supervision and monitoring of qualified and certificated officers on board the ship where the seagoing service is being undertaken; or not less than thirty three (33) months of seagoing service, in the engine department, which shall be evidenced by all of the following: Seafarer s Identification and Record Book; Certificate of seagoing service from the company; Birth Certificate showing that that candidate is not less than 18 years of age; Page 14 of 23

15 Valid Medical Certificate, which shall not be more than 2 years from the date of issuance, from a DOH-accredited medical clinic/hospital in accordance with Regulation I/9 of the STCW Convention, with QSS in place Procedures for Theoretical Examination The candidate shall: Prior to taking the examination: submit all the specific requirements under Section 6, paragraph 1.1above to the: STCW online system for uploading of documents; and the Examination and Assessment Division (EAD) of STCW Office of MARINA in Manilaorto the EAD s counterpart in any MARINA Regional Office that conducts theoretical examination; secure an online appointment number, date and time, then proceed to EAD on the given schedule, with all the original documents, including the TRB if the seagoing service completed is nine (9) months; after verification of validity and authenticity of Specific Requirements, complete the form Application for Theoretical Examination for ETO and indicate the particular competences that the candidate intends to take in the examination; pay the corresponding examination fee, which shall be a fixed amount each time the candidate sits for the examination, whether taken in full, partially, or re-sit; register in the Seafarers Certification System; secure a schedule from the EAD; and proceed to the examination at the scheduled date, time and venue; During the examination: report to the examination venue at least 30 minutes prior to schedule; follow the instructions of the authorized MARINA personnel; Page 15 of 23

16 take the examination only for the competences indicated in the application form; complete the examination in every competence indicated within the time allowed; not leave the examination premises until after completing the examination, as scheduled; After taking the examination: secure his ratings in the various competences; note the competences with a failing mark, if any; and schedule for re-sit, if necessary; or schedule other competences not yet taken, if necessary; 2.3. Requirements to Successfully Pass the Theoretical Examination A candidate shall be considered to have successfully passed the theoretical examination if the following have been complied with: The candidate shall be required to pass all of the fourteen (14) competences within a period not exceeding 2 years (24 months) (see AnnexVII); If the candidate fails to completelypass all of the said competences within the 2-year period, those which the candidate got a PASSED mark shall expire immediately after 2 years, and shall be retaken or repeated accordingly; The candidate may choose as many competences as he intends to take in one sitting; However, a candidate who fails in 3 or more competences in one sitting shall not be allowed to apply for re-sit within a period of one (1) month ( The 3-1 Rule ); A candidate who fails in a particular competence for 3 times, shall not be allowed to apply for re-sit in such competence, until upon showing proof of: approved seagoing service for a period of not less than 3 months, with a certification from the ship s master that the candidate has undergone on board experience relating to that particular competence ( The 3-3 Rule ); or Page 16 of 23

17 successful completion of an approved training or refresher program relating to that particular competence, taken after the third failure. 3. Practical Assessment of Competence 3.1. Practical Assessment Centers The Administration shall accredit Centers for the conduct of practical assessment of competence of the candidates for certification as ETO It shall be the responsibility of Practical Assessment Centers to: develop and validatetheir own practical assessment scenarios; conduct practical assessment of competence ofthe candidates effectively and in accordance with the STCW requirements; issue the Certificate of Practical Assessment to the successfulcandidates thereof Requirements for Accreditation of Practical Assessment Centers All Practical Assessment Centers shall be subjected to prior accreditation by the Administration The accreditation shall be in accordance with STCW Circular No and based on therequirements as provided under Annex VIIIof this Circular Specific Requirements for Candidates Applying for Practical Assessment of Competence Every candidate for certification as Electro-technical Officer shall be required to pass a practical assessment of competence in accordance with Regulation III/6 of the STCW 78 Convention, as amended The candidate shall: file an application for practical assessment and submit proof or documentary evidence of passing the theoretical assessment to the Examination and Assessment Division (EAD) of STCW Office of MARINA in Manila or to the EAD s counterpart in any MARINA Regional Office; after verification of authenticity of the documentary evidence submitted, complete the form Application for Page 17 of 23

18 Practical Assessment for ETO and indicate the particular competences that the candidate intends to take in the assessment; pay the corresponding fee, which shall be a fixed amount each time the candidate applies for practical assessment, whether first timer or repeater; secure the endorsement for practical assessment from the EAD; proceed to a MARINA-accredited Practical Assessment Center and secure schedule of practical assessment; and take the practical assessment on scheduled date, time and venue Requirements for Practical Assessment of Competence Every candidate for certification as ETO shall demonstrate competence in the following (see Annex IX) by: under Function 1 (Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the operational level), passing the practical assessment of competence on the following areas: Operate generators and distribution systems; and Operate and maintain power systems in excess of 1,000 volts; under Function 2 (Maintenance and repair at the operational level), passing the practical assessment of competence on the following areas: Maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment; and Maintenance and repair of automation and control systems of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery; under Function 3 (Controlling the Operation of the ship and care for persons on board), passing the practical assessment of competence on the following areas: Application of leadership and team working skills Requirements to Successfully Pass the Practical Assessment A candidate shall be considered to have successfully pass the practical assessment of competence if the following have been complied with: Page 18 of 23

19 The candidate passed all the required competences within a period not exceeding 2 years (see Annex X); If the candidate fails to completely pass all of the required competences within the 2-year period, those which the candidate got a PASSED mark shall expire immediately after 2 years, and shall be retaken or repeated accordingly; The candidate may be assessed, immediately following completion of the required approved education and training program outlined above; A candidate who fails may re-sit for the assessment of competence in any competence immediately, if necessary; A candidate who fails in the same competence for 3 times shall not be allowed toretake or repeat such competence, until upon showing proof of an approved sea service for a period of not less than 3 months, with a certification from the ship s master that the candidate has undergone on board experience relating to that particular competence ( The 3-3 Rule ). SECTION VII. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 1. General Requirements for Issuance of COC for ETOs 1.1. Every candidate for issuance of COC as ETO shall meet the following requirements: Proof of passing the Theoretical examination for ETO Proof of passing the Practical assessment for ETO; and Certificate of Proficiency (COP) on the following ancillary trainings: Basic Training; Ship Security Awareness and Seafarers with Designated Security Duties; Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (other than Fast Rescue Boats); Advanced Fire Fighting; and Medical First Aid The COP on the above ancillary trainings may be revalidated to a period of 5yearsin conjunction with the validity of the COC as ETO being applied for. Otherwise, the COC shall be valid only up to the period of validity of any of the COP s that shall be expiring first. Page 19 of 23

20 SECTION VIII. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATES REQUIREMENTS 1. Documents Issued by the Administration The following shall be issued to a candidate who hascomplied with all the requirements under Section VII of this Circular: 1.1. COC as ETO on seagoing ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kw propulsion power or more (under Regulation III/6 of the STCW 78 Convention, as amended); 1.2. Certificate of Endorsement (COE) attesting to the issuance of the COC as ETO (under Regulation I/2 of the STCW 78 Convention, as amended); and 1.3. MARINA License for ETO on seagoing ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kw propulsion power or more (Professional ID); 2. Validity of License and Certificates 2.1. The COC as ETO shall be valid for a period of 5 years from the date of issuance thereof, or until the validity of any of the COP s that shall be expiring first under Section VII, paragraph The COE shall have the same period of validitywith that of the corresponding COC The MARINA License shall also have the same period of validity with that of the corresponding COC. 3. Renewal of MARINA License 3.1. Generally, the MARINA License shall be renewed at the same time as the revalidation of the corresponding COC; 3.2. However, a Professional seeking renewal of the MARINA License only, without the intention of revalidatingthe corresponding COC thereof, shall be required to undergo an approved Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for ETO, except when the candidate: has approved seagoing service as ETO of not less than 12 months within the last 5 years or 3 months within the last 6 months prior to the expiration of the MARINA license; or has approved service in the STCW Administration for a period of not less than 6 months within the last 5 years or 3 months within the last 6 months prior to the expiration of the MARINA license; or has gained experience as an accredited Instructor, Supervisor or Assessor of an approved ETO training Page 20 of 23

21 program for an aggregate period of not less than 6 months within the last 5 years or 3 months within the last 6 months prior to the expiration of the MARINA license. SECTION IX. REVALIDATION OF COC AS ETO 1. At intervals not exceeding 5 years, a holder of a valid COC shall revalidate it by proving evidence of continued professional competence, which can be established by: 1.1. approved seagoing service, performing functions appropriate to ETO, for a period of at least: months in total during the preceding 5 years, or months in total during the preceding 6 months immediately prior to revalidating; or 1.2. having performed functions considered to be equivalent to the seagoing service required in the immediately preceding paragraph, where 2 days of in-service experience ashore is equivalent to 1 day of sea going service (2 to 1 ratio) as follows: Service in the Administration specific to STCW-related tasks; Service as active Naval or Coast Guard Officer in the Philippines under the Guidance in Section B-IX of the STCW Code; Actual days of service as an Accredited Instructor, Supervisor or Assessor of an approved ETO training program; Service as onboard ETO instructor or assessor of competence; Such other functions which require, by regulation, an equivalent level of certificate of competency, to perform the same while serving ashore; or 1.3. passing the approved practical assessment; or 1.4. successful completion of an approved training program that may be allowed by the Administration to establish continued professional competence; or 1.5. having completed approved seagoing service, performing functions appropriate to the certificate held, for a period of not less than 3 months in a supernumerary capacity. 2. The period of service in paragraphs 1.1 and 1.2 of Section IX above may be combined proportionately to meet the requirement for revalidation. (Example. 6 months of approved seagoing service; plus 4 months of service in the STCW Administration (2 to 1); plus 8 months as an Page 21 of 23

22 accredited Instructor (2 to 1); plus aggregate of 30 days as accredited Assessor (2 to 1) = 12.5 months total, therefore qualified for revalidation.) 3. The holder of a COC to be revalidated shall also be required to complete an approved Updating Training as required under the STCW. 4. A corresponding Certificate of Endorsement (COE) attesting to the issuance of the duly revalidate COC and related Certificates shall be issued upon full compliance with all the requirements for revalidation as provided above. 5. Valid Medical Certificate, which shall not be more than 2 years from the date of issuance, from DOH-accredited medical clinic/hospital with QSS in place, in accordance with Regulation I/9 of the STCW Convention. SECTION X. SCHEDULE OF FEES, FINES AND PENALTIES The schedule of fees, fines and penalties shall be provided in a separate circular. SECTION XI. PENALTY CLAUSE Any violation of the provisions of this Circular and other related MARINA issuances shall be governed and sanctioned by the provisions of the IRR for RA and MARINA Circular No including any amendment or addendum thereof, as may be promulgated by the Administration. SECTION XII. REPEALING CLAUSE This Circular repeals and supersedes the provisions of STCW Circular No governing the qualification standards for Instructors, Assessors and Supervisor of the ETO training program. Likewise, any provision of other existing MARINA and STCW Circulars, rules and regulations, or of any other Philippine government agency related to education, training, examination, assessment, licensing and certification of ETO on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kw propulsion power or more, which are contrary to or inconsistent with this Circular are hereby superseded, repealed or amended accordingly. SECTION XIII. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE Should any provision or part of this Circular be declared by any competent authority to be invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions or parts hereof shall remain in full force and effect and shall continue to be valid and effective. Page 22 of 23

23 SECTION IV. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE This STCW Circular shall take effect immediately on the day of its publication. Manila, Philippines,. Submitted: HERMINIO PASCUAL P. ESTANIEL, JR., MM Executive Director, STCW Office Approved: DR MAXIMO Q MEJIA, JR Administrator CERTIFICATION This is to certify that STCW Circular No. was approved by the Administrator on. ATTY. JABETH SENA JEPATH A. DACANAY Deputy Executive Director Page 23 of 23