There have been plenty hearsay regarding MARINA Exam Circulars being extended. In this blog, we’re going to talk about its extension and up until when.
As you know, MARINA shakes yet again the Filipino maritime community as it releases new examination rules, procedures and guidelines in last quarter of 2018.
Exam Circulars are still in force
The old STCW Circular 2014-08 to 2014-13 and 2016-17 is apparently still enforce. All systems are on hold for the new circular that was meant to take effect 1st of May this year.
This means all examination procedures, rules and guidelines are still in line with MARINA exam circulars above.
Until when?
There have been a terrible misinformation to all stakeholders. Its because the agency didn’t disclose any information regarding its extension.
The question now is until when will this old circulars be replaced? That is what we’re going to look out for as the agency will release an advisory regarding the matter.
Until that happens, old circular will still be in effect. So, make use of this opportunity to take your exams and get COC.
When you click read this article below, you can just ignore the dates. We will update this as necessary.
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What this means for you?
This can serve plenty of advantages for every seafarers who wish to take up the examination. No new rules and guidelines to follow. Review centers can do the usual in their services.
Most importantly, review materials will not change significantly. In effect, you can guarantee a high passing percentage still considering previous results.
In general, this means?
This guarantees steady supply of Filipino officers. Considering all these passers who will eventually get their COC, the competition is getting tight.
It will never be the same again as everyone tries to use their license against everybody.
Hope that answers all your questions mates.