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PRC Walk-in Examination (WES):

You can register online for the Walk-in examination at the PRC website
www.prc.gov.ph/login_MyPRC.asp

Please read the detailed instruction of requirements in order to process your examination application   www.prc.gov.ph/documents/LERIS.pdf

WES Schedule:
REGULAR EXAMINATIONS (Monday to Thursday)   9:00 am - 12:00 nn / 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm REMOVAL EXAMINATIONS  (Friday)     9:00 am - 12:00 nn / 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Endorsement of Training Certificates:

Training Certificates issued by Training Centers that are mandatory minimum requirements prescribed in Chapter A-V and Chapter A-VI of STCW'95 have to be endorsed by the Philippine Government.
The respective authority to issue the Endorsement is National Assessment Center (NAC).
Training Certificates to be endorsed are Basic Safety Course (BSC), Medical Emergency First Aid (MEFA), Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF), Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat (PSCRB), Medical Care (MECA), General Tanker Familiarization (GTF).
www.mtc.gov.ph/docs/resolutions/Res17-2000.htm

Validity of Endorsements:

Endorsements issued under Chapter A-V and Chapter A-VI of STCW'95 shall be renewed not later than five(5) years after the date of issue. These shall be renewed provided however that the holder thereof presents evidence that he has undergone the appropriate refresher training or has achieved the required standard of competence. Please see footnote at
www.mtc.gov.ph/html/accredit.htm

FREE Training:

Whenever you have time, please avail of free training courses offered by FAME Maritime Foundation. Some courses are free (P1), other courses can be sponsored by OWWA.
For details, please visit: www.fametraining.org/courses/courses.php

Applying for a Passport:

Philippine passport is filed at the Department of Foreign Affairs main office at Roxas Boulevard corner Libertad, Pasay City or at any of its Regional Consular Offices in Cauayan, Isabela; San Fernando, La Union; San Fernando, Pampanga; Lucena City; Legaspi City; Iloilo City; Cebu City; Cagayan de Oro City; Davao City and Zamboanga City. First-time applicants need to file their application forms personally while those with expired Passport have the option to renew either personally or through DFA's website.
For detailed explanations on the required documents and fees, please visit:
www.gov.ph/faqs/passport.asp

Applying for a Seaman's Book (Seafarer's Identification and Record Book):

Required documents have to be filed at the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), located at the PPL Bldg., 1000 U.N. Ave. cor San Marcelino, Manila.
For more detailed explanation on how obtain a SIRB and fees, please visit:
www.marina.gov.ph/faqs

Requirements for a Seaman's Book:

- Transcript of Record (High School TOR for High School Graduates)
  (College TOR for College Graduates)
- School Diploma (High School Diploma for High School Graduates )
  (College Diploma for College Graduates)
- Certificate of Authentication and Verification (CAV)
- Certified True Copy of Birth Certificate
- NBI Clearance - visa seaman
- 2 pcs Passport size colored picture with white background
- Basic Safety Course Certificate

One-Stop-Shop

At the POEA building in Ortigas, various government agencies have set up branches where you can process your travel documents on the spot, e.g passport, seamanbook etc

Basic Safety Course:

Applicants who wish to pursue a career in seafaring must complete a Basic Safety Course (BSC) training obtained from an accredited maritime training center duly approved by the Maritime Training Council, a division of the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency. The course covers the mandatory minimum requirements prescribed in Regulation VI/1, and Section A-VI/1 of STCW'95.
For a list of approved training centers, please visit www.mtc.gov.ph/html/accredit.htm

Social Security System (SSS):

Every seafarer must have a Social Security System (SSS) ID as required by the Philippine Government. Seafarers (as all OFW's) are regarded as self-employed, however, it is the respective manning agency that is responsible to pay contributions and file monthly/quartely reports to SSS.
For more information on how to obtain a SSS ID, the requirements and the forms to be filled-up, please visit: www.gov.ph/faqs/socialsecurity.asp

Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth):

Every seafarer must have a PhilHealth ID. Seafarers (as all OFW's) are regarded as self-employed, however, it is the respective manning agency that is responsible to pay contributions and file monthly/quartely reports to PhilHealth.
For more information on how to obtain a PhilHealth ID, the requirements and the forms to be filled-up, please visit: www.philhealth.gov.ph

NBI Clearance:

The NBI clearance is one of the requirements to file for a Visa - Seaman. Apply at the NBI Clearance Center (Carriedo Plaza, Carriedo cor Estero Cegado Sts. Sta. Cruz, Manila) or at any NBI satellite offices, NBI Regional / District Offices and NBI Kiosk nationwide. For detailed procedure on how to obtain the NBI certificate and the fees, please visit:
www.gov.ph/faqs/nbi.asp

Birth Certificate:

Birth Certificates are requested from The Office of the Civil Registrar General of the National Statistics Office. You may apply personally or for your convenience, the agency is accepting online applications. Payments can also be made through banks.
For more details please visit: www.e-census.com.ph

Certificate of Authentication and Verification (CAV):

For college graduates, you can secure your CAV or Certificate of Authentication and Verification from the CHED office NCR or from the CHED office in the provinces, depending on where your school is located. Please visit their website at: www.ched.gov.ph/services/students/cav.html
For High School Graduates, you can secure your CAV from DECS NCR - (located at the back of SM City - Annex, Quezon City or from any DECS offices in the provinces depending on where your school is located. Please see visit: www.deped.gov.ph/directory.asp



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