In line with the thrust of the Administration to further streamline the process of registration of seafarers, effective March 15, 1993 authorized manning agencies/shipping companies may request for the upgrading/replacement of expired SRC's of seamen as extra free service to their ex-crew members they are intending to rehire.  The agency should submit the following documents to the Manpower Registry Division-Employment Branch of the Welfare and Employment Office.

1.         Letter-request of the company president or authorized signatory (pro-forma* attached);

2.         Seafarer's SSRB and original SRC;

3.         Properly filled up and signed Seafarer's Information Sheet with thumbmark and one 1 x 1 picture;

4.         Original PRC ID license for marine officers and original First Class Radiotelegraphy Certificate for Radio Operators;

5.         Original Radar Observer's course and Radar Simulator Certificates for deck officers, and;

6.         Other requirements as may be needed.

For information and guidance.

Adopted: 1993

(Sgd.) FELICISIMO O. JOSON
Administrator