In accordance with Memorandum Circular Nos. 70 and 5, Series of 1981 and 1984 respectively, and the Minimum Requirements and Qualification Standards for Entry and Promotion to Grade of Filipino Seafarers (MRQSEPG) which became effective on 10 May 1991, the completion of the Radar Observers Course and Radar Simulator Course is mandatory for all licensed deck officers in the updating/renewal of their registration and processing of employment contracts by the Administration.

Further, per Memorandum Circular Nos. 1 and 1-A, Series of 1993 and effective March 16, 1992, the Administration will issue a permanent registration number to each registered seaman and the Seafarers Registration Certificate shall remain valid and shall only be replaced when the seaman is able to acquire new license or additional sea experience to upgrade his rank/position.

In this connection, please be reminded that only deck officers who have completed the above courses shall be registered accordingly and issued permanent registration numbers.

For your guidance and compliance.

Adopted: 19 Mar. 1993

(Sgd.) FELICISIMO O. JOSON
Administrator