[ PRC RESOLUTION NO. 21, s. 1993, December 14, 1993 ]
BOARD FOR DECK OFFICERS
Pursuant to Section 18 (a), (b), (c), and (d) of Presidential Decree No. 97: THE PHILIPPINE MERCHANT MARINE OFFICERS LAW , and Section 6 (a) of Presidential Decree No. 223, as amended, the Board for Deck Officers hereby adopts the Revised Rules for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for Deck Officers in the Philippines.
I
Introduction
A. Definition
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for Registered Marine Deck Officers is defined as Education and Training beyond the basic preparation for the profession. The CPE has this scope: Shipboard Management, Nautical Science Practice, Maritime Administration, Teaching and Research.
B. Objective
To upgrade and enhance shipboard technical and managerial knowledge, skills, expertise, and competence and the moral and ethical qualities of every Marine Deck Officers as well as the standards of the profession.
C. Responsibilities
For the interest and welfare of the public and the standard and reputation of the profession, it behooves every Marine Deck Officers to continually hone his competence and nurture his moral and ethical traits through formal or informal education with the latest trends involving the profession.
A. Composition
An Evaluation and Accreditation Committee (EAC) shall be composed of Master Mariners representing various sectors of the Maritime Industry.
Chairman: The Chairman of the Board for Deck Officers
Vice Chairman/Secretary: President of the duly PRC accredited Marine Deck Officers Association
Members: Representative of Conference of Maritime Manning Agencies (COMMA)
The term of office of the members shall be co-terminus with the Chairman of EAC.
B. Functions
1. Process, evaluate and issue certification for license revalidation or renewal.
2. Adopt rules and regulations to implement the objectives of PRC Resolution No. 118.
3. Coordinate periodically with PRC on numbers of renewed or revalidated licenses.
4. Accredit course, contributions, or programs for CPE units upon request of professional outside organizations.
5. Review and revise guidelines for CPE every three (3) years, or even earlier, if necessary.
6. Perform other functions and duties as may be necessary to effectively implement the objectives of the CPE.
C. Staff and Office
The Committee may maintain a staff and office headed by the Vice Chairman of the Committee to administer its functions and may charge reasonable fees for the accreditation of program/activities as well as for the certification of CPE credit units.
B. Courses
All STCW/Upgrading courses which are mandatory requirements and courses complying with the provisions of IMO Regulations should be given credits.
2. Authors/Contributions of Articles In:
D. Employment in the following
1. Successful completion of Maritime Correspondence Course/Distance Education shall be credited a maximum of 10 units.
2. In-house Shipboard Training Program for promotion to licensed rank shall earn a maximum of 10.0 units.
NOTE: 1. Through any of the foregoing courses, activities and programs, every Marine Deck Officers shall earn CPE credit units in the light of the criteria or standards or parameters imposed by EAC.
2. CPE units shall be credited only once every renewal of PRC ID.
3. PRC Regulations/Resolutions shall apply to all those who have not practiced their profession.
Total CPE units credited for each category of License are cumulative and should be as follows:
1. Sixty (60) years old or above, other than those who will continue sea service.
2. Retirees from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, other than those who will continue sea service.
3. Past and incumbent Chairman and Members of the Board for Deck Officers, unless returning to sea service.
Every Marine Deck Officer, unless exempted, shall earn the necessary CPE units as requirement for the renewal of his professional license.
His non-renewal thereof on the expiry date, or immediately thereafter, shall not only hold himself liable for a surcharge but also for administrative disciplinary action by the Board and/or criminal action if he practices his profession in spite of the invalidity of his professional license.
Board Resolution No. 4 (Series of 1986) and Board Resolution No. 20, series of 1991 are hereby modified and/or repealed; and all rules, regulations, guidelines, policies of the Board and the Commission that are in conflict with any provision of the herein Resolution shall likewise be and are hereby repealed and/or modified.
VIII
Effectivity
The herein Resolution, upon approval by the Commission, shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following the completion of the publication in full thereof in the Official Gazette or any newspaper of general circulation.
Adopted: 14 Dec. 1993
I
Introduction
A. Definition
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for Registered Marine Deck Officers is defined as Education and Training beyond the basic preparation for the profession. The CPE has this scope: Shipboard Management, Nautical Science Practice, Maritime Administration, Teaching and Research.
B. Objective
To upgrade and enhance shipboard technical and managerial knowledge, skills, expertise, and competence and the moral and ethical qualities of every Marine Deck Officers as well as the standards of the profession.
C. Responsibilities
For the interest and welfare of the public and the standard and reputation of the profession, it behooves every Marine Deck Officers to continually hone his competence and nurture his moral and ethical traits through formal or informal education with the latest trends involving the profession.
II
Evaluation and Accreditation Committee
Evaluation and Accreditation Committee
A. Composition
An Evaluation and Accreditation Committee (EAC) shall be composed of Master Mariners representing various sectors of the Maritime Industry.
Chairman: The Chairman of the Board for Deck Officers
Vice Chairman/Secretary: President of the duly PRC accredited Marine Deck Officers Association
Members: Representative of Conference of Maritime Manning Agencies (COMMA)
Representative of Filipino Association for Mariner s Employment, Inc. (FAME)
Representative of Filipino Shipowners Association (FSA)
Representative of Philippine Association of Manning Agencies & Ship Managers, Inc. (PAMAS)
Representative of Philippine Association of Maritime Institutions (PAMI)
The term of office of the members shall be co-terminus with the Chairman of EAC.
B. Functions
1. Process, evaluate and issue certification for license revalidation or renewal.
2. Adopt rules and regulations to implement the objectives of PRC Resolution No. 118.
3. Coordinate periodically with PRC on numbers of renewed or revalidated licenses.
4. Accredit course, contributions, or programs for CPE units upon request of professional outside organizations.
5. Review and revise guidelines for CPE every three (3) years, or even earlier, if necessary.
6. Perform other functions and duties as may be necessary to effectively implement the objectives of the CPE.
C. Staff and Office
The Committee may maintain a staff and office headed by the Vice Chairman of the Committee to administer its functions and may charge reasonable fees for the accreditation of program/activities as well as for the certification of CPE credit units.
III
Courses, Programs, Contributions, and Activities for Accreditation
Courses, Programs, Contributions, and Activities for Accreditation
A. Sea Service |
Units |
1. For every month of sea service on license |
1.0 |
2. Any position lower than his license |
0.5 |
B. Courses
All STCW/Upgrading courses which are mandatory requirements and courses complying with the provisions of IMO Regulations should be given credits.
C. Programs, Contributions,
Chartering
Collision Prevention
Advanced Course
Advanced Course
Advanced Course
Distress Safety System
General Operators
Course (GMDSS-GOC)
Aid (ARPA)
Courses (FF, FA, SC and PST)
System with GPS
& Aids to Navigation
or Leadership & Behavior
Development
Radiotelephone Operator
Course (SRROC)
(BTSC/GTSC)
Familiarization Course
Oil Washing
not specified above which
complies with the requirments
of IMO STCW 78
and other related conventions
Activities |
Units |
|
1. Maritime Related Matters (Attendance/Participation) |
Nat l |
Int l |
(maximum 5.0 units) |
||
a. Conventions |
1.5/day |
3.0/ day |
b. Conference |
1.5/day |
3.0/day |
c. Seminars |
1.5/day |
3.0/day |
d. Lectures |
1.5/day |
3.0/day |
e. Workshops |
1.5/day |
3.0/day |
f. Symposia |
1.5/day |
3.0/day |
2. Authors/Contributions of Articles In:
| a. | Daily Newspapers |
5.0 (maximum) |
|
| b. | Weekly Newspapers/ Magazines |
5.0 (maximum) |
|
| c. | Journals |
5.0 (maximum) |
|
| d. | Other periodicals |
5.0 (maximum) |
|
| 3. | Authors of these, dissertations textbook and other published or research materials |
10.0 units/paper with 20.0 units (maximum) |
|
| 4. | Lecturer, speaker, discussion leader or moderator |
5.0 (maximum) |
|
| 5. | Postgraduate Courses |
||
| a. | Doctor of Philosophy or Science |
20.0 |
|
| b. | Master of Science or Arts |
15.0 |
|
D. Employment in the following
E. Maritime Correspondence Courses and In-house Shipboard Training Programme
Gen. Manager, Asst. Gen. Manager,
Chairman of the Board of Shipping
Agencies, Corporations engaged
in General Shipping/Manning/
Chartering/Cargo and Passenger
Transport
Technical), Crewing Managers,
Port Captains, Training
Managers/Directors
Trainors
landbased job
1. Successful completion of Maritime Correspondence Course/Distance Education shall be credited a maximum of 10 units.
2. In-house Shipboard Training Program for promotion to licensed rank shall earn a maximum of 10.0 units.
NOTE: 1. Through any of the foregoing courses, activities and programs, every Marine Deck Officers shall earn CPE credit units in the light of the criteria or standards or parameters imposed by EAC.
2. CPE units shall be credited only once every renewal of PRC ID.
3. PRC Regulations/Resolutions shall apply to all those who have not practiced their profession.
IV
Total CPE Units Creditable for Compliance with the Renewal of Professional License
Total CPE Units Creditable for Compliance with the Renewal of Professional License
Total CPE units credited for each category of License are cumulative and should be as follows:
Those renewing their professional license in December 1994, December 1995, and December 1996 shall present at least 30%, 60% and 100% of the required CPE units.
V
Exemptions
Exemptions
1. Sixty (60) years old or above, other than those who will continue sea service.
2. Retirees from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, other than those who will continue sea service.
3. Past and incumbent Chairman and Members of the Board for Deck Officers, unless returning to sea service.
VI
Sanctions
Sanctions
Every Marine Deck Officer, unless exempted, shall earn the necessary CPE units as requirement for the renewal of his professional license.
His non-renewal thereof on the expiry date, or immediately thereafter, shall not only hold himself liable for a surcharge but also for administrative disciplinary action by the Board and/or criminal action if he practices his profession in spite of the invalidity of his professional license.
VII
Repealing Clause
Repealing Clause
Board Resolution No. 4 (Series of 1986) and Board Resolution No. 20, series of 1991 are hereby modified and/or repealed; and all rules, regulations, guidelines, policies of the Board and the Commission that are in conflict with any provision of the herein Resolution shall likewise be and are hereby repealed and/or modified.
VIII
Effectivity
The herein Resolution, upon approval by the Commission, shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following the completion of the publication in full thereof in the Official Gazette or any newspaper of general circulation.
Adopted: 14 Dec. 1993
(Sgd.) FRANCIS T. SANTOS |
(Sgd.) HERMINIO E. ERORITA |
Chairman |
Member |
(Sgd.) HERMOGENES P. POBRE |
(Sgd.) MARIANO A. MENDIETA |
Commission Chairman |
Commission Member |
(Sgd.) ARMANDO C. PASCUAL |
(Sgd.) ELEUTERIO T. HECHANOVA |
Member |
Commission Member |