It has been 5 years since your last visit to a MARINA Office to process your COC. And now, you’ll visit again for a renewal or perhaps issuance of COC for a higher rank. In our other blog, we have laid out COC Issuance. This time around, we’re going to lay out here MARINA COC Renewal using MISMO.
Renewal or revalidation has been in the context of the STCW 2010 in Manila otherwise known as The Manila Ammendments. All amendments, changes and implementation has been rolled out since January 1, 2012. With a transition period up until January 1, 2017.
There have been changes to the way we gather our documentary requirements as of late 2022. One major change is that the concerned agency, maritime training institutions (MTIs), among others will now input the applicant’s documents from their end. This is in accordance to MARINA Advisory 2022-35.
MARINA COC/COE Renewal Requirements
The requirements can also be found in MISMO. But in here, we’ll include all the processes needed to complete this transaction from step 1 up to the releasing of your COC.
First, you need to log into MISMO account at https://online-appointment.marina.gov.ph.
After logging in, you will be redirected to your profile. Make sure your profile is up to date.
Next, click Select Transaction button on the upper right hand corner.
A pop up window will appear. Choose Certification. Then choose between Regular, Expidite or Onboard. In this process, we’ll take up Regular Application.
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Tick Revalidation. Choose COC as Class then your rank to which your COC will be renewed. In this example, we’re revalidating the Chief Mate COC.
As per MARINA Advisory 2021-18, COE has been terminated and therefore, MARINA will not issue COE (Certificate of Endorsement).
Click Proceed. After this step, you can now see the list of requirements that you need to upload into the system. Remember to keep the file size under 1MB.
COC Requirements – Renewal
After you have successfully uploaded all the requirements, make sure to double check all details before clicking the Submit button.
Initial & Final Evaluation
Once all requirements are met, you will have to click the Submit button.
MARINA will send you a text message informing you that they have received your application. They will subsequently update you via text messages of the status of your application.
There is absolutely no need to go to a MARINA Office for this your COC renewal. Normally at best, it’ll take the agency a week to complete this process.
If there is something wrong about your application, they will also inform you via a text message.
Payment Process
After clicking the Submit Button, you will then be redirected to the payment page. Here, you will see the guidelines of payment for your transaction. Read it well.
Choose between Bayad Center or Visa/Mastercard options. As of this writing, Visa/Mastercard option does not work well. So i suggest, you use the Bayad Center option for your payment.
Where can I pay my transactions?
You need to pay in select MARINA partner payment centers across the country. Just note the reference number that MARINA sent you. Choose among these accredited payment centers near you.
Pay via GCash, BPI App or in Bayad Centers. After payment, you will receive an acknowledgement via SMS along with the instructions for final evaluation.
Final Evaluation & Printing of Certificates
If MARINA evaluators found no problems or discrepancy in the applicant’s documents, then no appearance is required.
Starting February 15, 2022, MARINA starts the releasing of Certificates to applicants via MISMO platform. They can then print the certificates in an A4 size bond paper.
The convenience in the part of the applicant is evident as he or she will not go to any MARINA Offices starting April 1, 2022.