THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has announced changes that enable applications for seafarers' certificates of proficiency and certificates of competency as well as the revalidation and authentication of certificates issued by the MPA to be made online.
These enhancements include improving services for issuance of certificates in compliance with the requirements of the 2010 Manila amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping of Seafarers, 1978, said the MPA.
With immediate effect applications for the following certificates, which hitherto could only be secured through the submission of paper documents, can now be secured online.
They include certificates of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats, able seafarer (deck) able seafarer (engine) electro-technical rating, ratings forming part of navigational watch, ratings forming part of engine-room watch, rating for high speed craft and for rating for ship's cooks.
Also to be applied for online are certificates of competence as electro-technical officer, deck officer and marine engineer officer as well as competencies for all grades including applications for those restricted to serve on Singapore ships and for holders of Taiwanese qualifications.
Applications can be made through a MARINET account in which case charges will be deducted directly from the owner's appointed manager account with MPA. In case of applicants without MARINET accounts, e-application form can be assessed through MPA's website and payments can be made by cheque or NETS quoting the application number.
WORLD SHIPPING
12 January 2015 - 21:08
Singapore seafarers can now apply for MPA rating certificates online
THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has announced changes that enable applications for seafarers' certificates of proficiency and certificates of competency as well as the revalidation and authentication of certificates issued by the MPA to be made online.
WORLD SHIPPING
12 January 2015 - 21:08
Singapore seafarers can now apply for MPA rating certificates online
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