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Eight-hour training now a must
T he Maritime Industry Authority ( MARINA ) has issued STCW circular No . 2016-16 whereas the eight-hour per day training for all seafarer trainees and recruits have now been made compulsory . The circular was approved last December 14 . This is also in tandem with the adoption of provisions of R . A . 10635 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations , the 1978 International Convention on Standards of Training , Certification and Watchkeeping ( SCTW ) for seafarers , as amended , and further to Memo Circ . 2013-01 on the responsibilities of MTIs with approved training courses .
Under such provisions , trainings beyond eight hours a day shall not be recognized . All non-compliance shall be governed and sanctioned by the provisions of the IRR of RA 10635 and MARINA Memo Circular . 2013-05 including any amendment or addendum thereof , may be promulgated by the Administration .
The Maritime Industry Authority ( MARINA ) has issued STCW circular No . 2016-16 whereas the eight-hour per day training for all seafarer trainees and recruits have now been made compulsory
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