1. Accomplished MM Licensure Examination Form.


2. Birth certificate showing that the candidate is not less than 20 years of age (PSA authenticated)


3. Approved seagoing service, for a period of:
   1. For Class I*
   
   1. Not less than 36 months as OIC-NW (or combined with CM) on ships of 3,000 gross tonnage or more, or
   2. Not less than 24 months as OIC-NW and CM combined, if not less than 12 months of such has been served as CM on ships of 3,000 gross tonnage or more;
2. For Class II*

1. Not less than 36 months as OIC-NW (whether combined with CM or not) on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more, or
2. Not less than 24 months as OIC-NW and CM combined, if not less than 12 months of such has been served as CM on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more;
3. In addition, the following requirements must be submitted under the following circumstances:

1. If the approved seagoing service for Class I or Class II is beyond 5 years ago, proof of passing the theoretical examination for OIC-NW 500 GT and above (based on STCW Circular 2014-8, Annex 1), compliant with the STCW 2010 Amendments, under Regulations II/2.2.1 and II/2.4.1;
2. If applying for Class I, but the approved seagoing service as OIC-NW is on ships between 500 and 3,000 gross tonnage only, an approved specialized training program in “Maneuvering and Handling a Ship 3,000 gross tonnage and above”.
3. The above approved seagoing service may not be substituted with other types of approved service, as those equivalents may be allowed only for Revalidation of Certificate of Competency.


4. Valid Medical Certificate, which shall not be more than 2 years from the date of issuance, from DOH-accredited clinic/hospital with QSS in place, in accordance with Regulation I/9 of the STCW Convention.


5. Proof of successful completion of the approved MLCD, or its approved alternative(s);


6. Current Certificate of Registration (Board Certificate or License)


7. Unexpired Certificate of Competency and Endorsement


8. Seaman’s Identification Record Book (SIRB)