Qualification Requirements
- Have completed Seafarer Rating Course with two months shipboard training on board merchant vessel of 500 GT or 750 Kw and two months of which is associated with watchkeeping duties; or
- Have six months sea service experience and two months of which is associated with watchkeeping; and
- Medically/physically fit
Documentary Requirements
- Application form (properly filled-up)
- Three pieces picture in merchant marine uniform (passport size) with name written on the back
- Medical certificate in PEME form issued by DOH accredited clinic/hospital
- Valid Seafarer’s Identification Record Book (SIRB)
- Proof of experience issued by shipping company or manning and/or training certificate stating number of hours of training and title of the course (original copy), and accomplished Training Record Book (TRB) with record of on the job training
- Training experience certificates should jibe to the area applying for
NOTE: Documents must be submitted in original and xerox copies. Manning agencies or employer/company can authenticate the xeroxed copies. The Assessment Center can also authenticate the xeroxed copies upon presentation of the originals.