Due to the peculiar nature of the performance of the duties, functions and responsibilities of Marine Engineer Officers which must have to be done on board sea-going vessels, the CPE programs, activities/sources in the Matrix for such programs as provided in PRC Resolution No. 507^* , s. 1997 could, except for a few, hardly be availed of by prospective providers.

No. 9 of the Matrix for CPE programs of PRC Res. No. 507, s. 1997, supra, however, allows CPE Councils to recommend other CPE programs, activities or sources for approval by the Commission that may be availed of, implemented or administered by prospective providers for the benefit of Marine Engine Officers.

WHEREFORE, the Continuing Professional Education Council (CPEC) of the Board of Marine Engine Officers hereby resolved to provide, prescribe and recommend to the Commission the following programs/activities or sources with their corresponding weights in credit units for adoption, implementation and administration of prospective CPE providers for the benefit of Marine Engine Officers:

PROGRAM/ACTIVITY/SOURCE	CREDIT UNITS	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
9.1 Engine Officers Upgrading Courses
9.1.1 Prevention of Alcohol and Drug Abuse in the Maritime Sectors (PADAMS) (Regulation VII/1; Section B-VIII/2, Para. 5, STCW 95)	3	Diploma/Certificate of Completion of course from the accredited provider
9.1.2 Maritime Leadership, Behavior and Development/Crisis Management and Human Behavior (Regulation V/2, Para. 8; Section A-V/2, Para. 5, STCW 95)	3	- do -
0.1.3 Advanced Safety Course (Regulation VI/1, VI/2, VI/3, VI/4, STCW 95)	15	- do-
9.1.4 Marpol 73/78 (Annex I & II) [Marpol 73/78, Section 19; ILO/IMO Regulation 1/14; Regulation A-741(18), Regulation 1/4; Resolution A-742(18)]	6	- do -
9.1.5 General Tanker Familiarization (Regulation V/1, Para. 1.2; Section A- VI/1, Para. 2-7, STCW 95)	7	- do -
9.1.6 Advanced Tanker Operation (Regulation V/1, Para. 2.2; Section A-VI/1, Para. 9-14)	6	- do -
9.1.7 Advanced Chemical Tanker Operation (Regulation VI/1, Para. 2-2; Section a-VI/1, Para. 16-21, STCW 95)	6	- do -
9.1.8 Advanced LPG Tanker Operation (Regulation V/1, Para. 2-2; Section a-V/1, Para. 23-24, STCW 95)	6	- do -
9.1.9 Training Course for Instructors (Regulations A-16; Section 1/6, STCW 95)	7	- do -
9.1.10 Crowd Management Training on RO-RO Passenger Ship (Regulation V/2, Para. 2; Section a-V/2, Para. 1, STCW 95)	3	- do-
9.1.11 Familiarization Training on Board RO-RO Passenger Ship (Regulation V/2, Para. 5; Section V/2, Para. 5, STCW 95)	3	- do -
9.1.12 Safety Training for Personnel on RO-RO Passenger Ship (Regulation V/2, Para. 6; Section V/1, Para. 3, STCW 95)	5	- do -
9.1.13 Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity Training (Regulation V/2, Para. 7; Section V/2, Para. 4, STCW 95)	5	- do -
9.1.14 Officers in Charge of an Engineering Watch (Engine Watch-keeping for Officers)(Regulation III/1, 2 & 3; Section IV/1, 2 & 3, STCW 95)	5	- do -
9.1.15 Introduction to Marine Electrotechnology/Electrotechnology (Regulation III; Section A-III, STCW 95)	10	- do -
9.1.16 Hydraulics/Pneumatics Hydromechanics (Regulation III; Section A-III, STCW 95)	5	- do -
9.1.17 Refrigeration/Airconditioning (Regulation III; Section A-III, STCW 95)	5	- do -
9.1.18 Diesel Engineering/4 Stroke Diesel Engine Plant (Regulation III; Section A-III, STCW 95)	5	- do -
9.1.19 Marine Boiler and Turbine (Regulation III; Section A-III, STCW 95)	2	- do -
9.1.20 Control Engineering (Regulation III; Section A-III, STCW 95)	5	- do -
9.1.21 Marine Electricity/Marine Electronics (Regulation III; Section A-III, STCW 95)	5	- do -
9.1.22 Auxiliary System (Regulation III; Section A-III, STCW 95)	5	- do -
9.1.23 Machine Tools (Lathe Machine) (Regulation III; Section A-III, STCW 95)	4	- do -
9.1.24 Arc and Gas Welding (Fabrication) (Regulation III; Section A-III, STCW 95)	4	- do -
9.1.25 Electronic and Control System (Regulation III/1, Para. 2.3; Section III/1, STCW 95)	4	- do -
9.1.26 English Language/Maritime English (Regulation II/4, STCW 95)	5	- do -
9.1.27 International Management Code for Safe Operation of Ship	10	- do -
9.1.28 Freight Forwarding	5	- do -
9.1.29 Startship	5	- do -
9.1.31 Commercial Aspects of Shipping	5	- do -
9.1.32 AMOS-D User Training Course	5	- do -
9.1.33 Technical Report Writing Seminar	5	- do -
9.1.34 Basic Computer Course	5	- do -
9.2 Specialized training conducted while on board on latest technology applicable to the profession	0.5	Certificate of completion of training month issued by the authorized trainor attested by authorized company official.

This Resolution shall take effect after 15 days from publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

Let copies of this Resolution be furnished to the Maritime Training Council of the Philippines and Maritime Training Centers accredited by said Council, Accredited Professional Organization (APO) of Marine Engine Officers and other associations or organizations involved in the maritime industry, for dissemination to their members.

Adopted: 29 Aug. 1997

Recommending Approval:

(SGD.) ENGR. ANTONIO R. GASCON, JR.
Chairman, Board for Marine Engine Officers and
Chairman, CPE Council

(SGD.) ENGR. RAMON S. DESEO, JR.
(SGD.) DR. SABINO M. MANGLICMOT
Members, CPE Council

Attested:

(SGD.) DORA A. LEGITA
Secretary, CPE Councils

Approved:

(SGD.) HERMOGENES P. POBRE
Commission Chairman

(SGD.) ALFONSO G. ABAD
(SGD.) ROSALINDA D. EVANGELISTA
Commission Members

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^* See NAR 8/3, p. 667.