In March 2020, OPITO implemented a certificate extension process to support those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, where their certification expired within 30 days, initially, and then within 14 days. On 19 October 2020, the two-month period of grace was introduced. This was not a formal extension to certificates or reflected in Vantage but allowed appropriate refresher […]

**FURTHER AMENDMENT OF MARINA ADVISORY 2022-18 EXTENDING THE COVERAGE OF EXTENSION OF VALIDITY OF EXPIRING SIRBFOR FILIPINO SEAFARERS CURRENTLY ONBOARDOPERATING IN BOTH DOMESTIC AND OVERSEAS** In view of the continuing effect and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to the seafarers and the international shipping, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) understood the need for another extension […]

Please be informed that GWO has released the latest standards for BST and BST Refreshers, with effectivity on 01 October 2022.Please be informed of the major changes in the said standards: 1. GWO First Aid– change in duration: from 1.5 days to 1 day – changes in the PEP 2. GWO First Aid Refresher– change in […]

Pursuant to the MARINA Advisory No.2021-76 issued on 23 December 2021providing for the extension of validity of certificates for one (1) year from date of the expiry between the period 01 January 2022 to 30 June 2022,Notice is hereby given that all seafarers whose certificates expired onboard international vessels from 01 July2022 are advised to […]

We are writing to confirm that the 60-day refresher extension for GWO Courses period will expire on 30 June 2022. Effective today, no more extension will be given to expiring certificates that need to be refreshed. The expiration date of 30 June 2022 was announced on 25 April 2022.  Since then, the GWO Audit and […]

Please be informed that GWO announced that course participants who owing to a Covid-related cancellation, who are unable to attend a refresher course within the 24 months validity period, may refresh expired training up until a maximum of 60 days after expiry.  Any refresher training taken using this exemption must be completed no later than June 30, 2022. […]

EXTENDING THE COVERAGE OF EXTENSION OF VALIDITY OF EXPIRING SIRB FOR FILIPINO SEAFARERS CURRENTLY ONBOARD SHIPS OPERATING OVERSEAS In view of the continuing effect and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to the seafarers and the international shipping, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) realized the need for another extension of validity of Seafarer’s Identification and Record […]

There has been a technical difficulty with the WINDA Portal. The issue entails that the delegate may not receive an email with a registration link/notification email from WINDA and are therefore not able to create a profile. GWO is working hard to resolve the issue and expects a resolution the soonest. All GWO certified training providers are informed about this […]

“In March 2020, OPITO implemented a certificate extension process to support the impacted by the Covid 19 pandemic. This process was originally scheduled to draw to a close on 1st May 2021. However, as situations remain evolving in certain regions, OPITO has decided to continue to offer support for submitted certificate extensions – this assuming they continue to be […]

FURTHER EXTENSION OF THE VALIDITY OF STCW CERTIFICATES AS A TEMPORARY CONTINGENCY MEASURES AMIDST THE COVID19 PANDEMIC The actions are taken worldwide and within the Philippines, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, has severely affected the conduct of trainings, revalidation of certificates, and ship to shore interactions including effecting crew changes. 1. All STCW […]

Additional Guidelines on the Revalidation of Certificate of Proficiency (COP) Issued Under Regulation VI/1, VI/2 AND VI/3 and in Accordance with Sections A-VI/1, A-VI/2 and A-VI/3 of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention We wish to inform you of the following Advisory from Marina, published in this page https://stcw.marina.gov.ph/10871-2/