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Processes & Requirements

    • Course Requirements

      BST – Basic Training

      Offered to: All Officers, Ratings and Representation of agencies involved in the development of maritime manpower

      Requirements:

      • Photocopy of previous Medical Result
      • Two(2) pieces of latest 1 ½ x 1 ½ photograph
      • Applicant must be a High School Graduate
      • Must be at least 17 years old

      Note: MAAP, PMMA, FEATI
      University and Lyceum of Batangas midshipmen/women should present Medical Certificate with coverage period of validity from school physician since physical & medical examination is being conducted annually

      NWRC – Ratings Forming Part of Navigational Watch / Ratings Forming Part of Engineering Watch

      Offered to: Deck Ratings and Representative of agencies involved in the development of maritime manpower

      Requirements:

      • Two(2) pieces of latest 1 ½ x 1 ½ photograph
      • Applicant must be a High School Graduate
      • Must be at least 17 years old

      RSC – Radar Simulation Course

      Offered to: All Deck Officers; 3/M, 2/M & Captain

      Requirements:

      • Photocopy of valid PRC License
      • Photocopy of Shipboard Experience Certificate or Sea-Going Service Record
      • Photocopy of ROC Certificate or certification that the enrollee passed the ROC Course
      • Two(2) pieces of latest 1 ½ x 1 ½ photograph

      RABTSR – Radar, ARPA, Bridge Teamwork and Search and Rescue

      Offered to: All Management; Deck Officers; 2/M, C/M Captain

      Requirements:

      • Photocopy of valid PRC License
      • Photocopy of Ishihara Eyesight Test Result or previous Medical Result
      • Photocopy of ROC and RSC
      • Certificate or certification that the enrollee passed the RSC Course
      • Two(2) pieces of latest 1 ½ x 1 ½ photograph

      ECDIS – Operational Use of Electronic Chart Display and Information System

      Offered to: All Deck Officers; 3/M, 2/M, C/M & Captain

      Requirements:

      • Photocopy of valid PRC License
      • Photocopy of Shipboard Experience Certificate or Sea-Going Service Record
      • Photocopy of Ishihara Eyesight Test Result or previous Medical Result
      • Two(2) pieces of latest 1 ½ x 1 ½ photograph

      SSBT – Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork

      Offered to: All Deck Officers; 3/M, 2/M, C/M & Captain

      Requirements:

      • Photocopy of valid PRC License
      • Photocopy of Ishihara Eyesight Test Result or previous Medical Result
      • Photocopy of ARPA (Radar navigation at Operational Level) formerly ROPC
        Certificate or certification that the enrollee passed the ARPA Course
      • Two(2) pieces of latest 1 ½ x 1 ½ photograph

      ERS – Engine Room Simulator

      Offered to: All Marine Engineers; 4/E 3/E, 2/E, 1A/E & Chief Engineers

      Requirements:

      • Photocopy of valid PRC License
      • Two(2) pieces of latest 1 ½ x 1 ½ photograph

      Other Courses

      • Medical Emergency First Aid-MEFA
      • Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat other than Fast Rescue Boat (PSCRB)
      • Radar Navigation Radar Plotting and Use of ARPA (Radar Navigation at Operational Level) (RNRPA)
      • Security Awareness Training and Seafarers with Designated Security Duties (SAT&SDSD)

       

      Non-STCW Courses

      • Free Fall Familiarization Lifeboat (FFLB)
      • Free Fall Familiarization Lifeboat with Coxswain (FFLC)
      • Fire Fighting (FF)
      • Modified Fire Fighting (MFF)
      • Modified Personal Survival Technique (MPST)

       

      (Please see MAAP link for more details)

    • STCW, NON-STCW, and Offshore Courses Training and Schedule
      1. For inquiries regarding availment of training and its schedule, a trainee may inquire directly at ASTC by calling (02) 784-9100 loc 4041 or 4042 or MAAP Satellite Office (02) 517-2110
      2. For MAAP Alumni – contact the Alumni Secretary thru landline (02) 784-9100 loc 4055 or you may call directly at ASTC

    • Enrollment Process
      1. Inquire on slot and course availability and schedule either at ASTC Bataan (784-91-00 loc 4041 oc 4042) or MAAP Satellite Office in Manila (527-2110)
      2. Enrollment on schedule specified by ASTC and complete the training on the required days.
        1. STCW Course Requirements
          • 2 pcs 1.5×1.5 picture in white background wearing appropriate uniform
          • 2 pcs passport size picture in white background wearing appropriate uniform
          • Medical certificate with at least 1-year validity (Basic)
          • Photocopy of NSO Birth Certificate / Any Government issued ID with Date of Birth
        2. Non-STCW Course Requirements
          • 2 pcs 1.5×1.5 picture in white background wearing appropriate uniform
          • Medical certificate with at least 1-year validity (Basic)
        3. Offshore Course Requirements
          • 2 pcs 1.5×1.5 picture in white background wearing appropriate uniform
          • 2 pcs passport-size picture in white background wearing appropriate uniform
          • Medical certificate with at least 1-year validity (Basic)

      Additional Requirements

      AMOSUP Members: Present AMOSUP ID during enrollment. Upon verification, member seafarer will be given training discount.

      Company Endorsed Seafarer: Company training representative will coordinate with ASTC for course availability, schedule, mode of transportation, and billeting.

    • Pre Departure Orientation Seminar Enrollment Procedure for Members
      1. Walk-in applicants must present endorsement letter from company
      2. Fill up application form and proceed to the designated  room for PDOS
      3. Certificates are issued at the end of the seminar – trainees are required to sign the attendance sheet as requirements in the daily / monthly OWWA Report.

    • Pre Departure Orientation Seminar Enrollment Procedure for New Members
      1. Company will submit Letter of Request to accommodate trainees for PDOS-subject for approval by Dr. Conrado F. Oca, Mr. Johnny M. Oca or Atty. Emmanuel Partido (whoever is available)
      2. Require to submit endorsement letter from the company and subject for verification at AMOSUP for the veracity of the CBA
      3. Proceed to the usual enrollment procedure

    • Qualification Requirements
      1. Male or Female, Single
      2. Natural born Filipino
      3. Physically fit
      4. Morally upright and has no derogatory record
      5. Must be 18 years of age but not more than 23 by March 31 on the year of admission
      6. Maybe a high school graduate
      7. Minimum height: 5’4” (162.5cm ) for male and 5’2” (157.5cm) for female applicants
      8. Has GPA of at least 83%
      9. Has never been officially admitted at MAAP

       

      Note: Strictly comply with qualification requirements; inaccurate records may disqualify an applicant

    • Application Requirements
      1. 2 copies of recent 2×2 colored pictures
      2. Payment of non-refundable processing fee of P300.00 in cash of check/month order payable to MAAP
      3. Photocopy of Birth Certificate
      4. Photocopy of High School Diploma / Certificate of Graduation / ALS Certificate of Completion
      5. Photocopy of valid School ID
      6. Photocopy of High School Report Card with at least a GPA of 83%

    • Admission Process
      1. Take the MAAP Admission Exam (MAAP BOA). Successful applicants will receive a letter from MAAP.
      2. Take the Physical Fitness Test and Panel Interview. Successful applicants will be given referral and recommendation forms.
      3. Take Physical / Medical Examination care of Seamen’s Hospital
      4. Shipping companies will select applicants for sponsorship. Chosen applicant will receive a letter of qualification and requirements.
      5. Indoctrination and orientation period / Academic Ramp

    • Guidelines for Fasting Blood Collection (MAAP Applicants)
      1. Dinner should be between 8-9pm
      2. Have a light meal or snack before 12 midnight
      3. At exactly 12 midnight – STRICTLY NO FOODS AND DRINK INTAKE
      4. NO BREAKFAST, NOTHING BY MOUTH until blood extraction is done
      5. Be at the AMOSUP Seamen’s Hospital – Manila, PREPOST SECTION on or before 7AM with valid ID and referral slip from MAAP

       

      Complete Address: AMOSUP Seamen’s Hospital, Cabildo Cor San Jose Sts, Intramuros, Manila

      Landmarks: In between Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) and Manila Bulletin or beside Department of Labor (DOLE)

    • Guidelines for MAAP Applicants

      ONLY SCHEDULED EXAMINEES WILL BE ENTERTAINED. SHOULD YOU FAIL TO REPORT, PLEASE PROCEED TO MAAP SATELLITE OFFICE IN INTRAMUROS MANILA FOR RE-SCHEDULING

       

      1. FOR CONVENIENCE AND SPEEDY PROCESSING AND DUE TO LIMITED SPACE, ONLY APPLICANTS ARE ALLOWED TO GO INSIDE THE HOSPITAL. PARENTS OR GUARDIANS MAY ENTER ONLY WHEN CALLED OR REQUIRED.
      2. Present your endorsement/referral letter to Pre-Post Section with Valid ID-Basement Main Building.
      3. Fill up Complete Information Slip
      4. Proceed to EENT Department for Visual Acuity and Ishihara Test – Ground Floor Annex Building.
      5. Only those who passed the Visual Acuity and Ishihara test will proceed ti further Medical examinations.
      6. Blue card registration at Pre-post section – Basement Main Building
      7. Conduct of Medical Examinations
        1. Blood Extraction Unit (Ground Floor Main Building) – Blood chemistries, urinalysis, stool examination, and drug test
        2. OPD-ER (Dr. Gamboa) Ground Floor Main Building – Physical Examination
        3. EENT – Ground Floor Main Building – Audiometry
        4. Radiology Department – Ground Floor Main Building –  Chest Xray
        5. Psychology Department – Second Floor Annex Building – Psychological Examination
        6. Dental Department – Second Floor Annex Building – Dental Checkup
      8. Finish all examinations on the same day of registration. All results will be released on the following day.
      9. Day 2: Release of  results. Evaluation. Final interview. Release of Medical Certificate

       

      APPLICANTS MUST STAY AT THE BENCHES IN THE GROUND FLOOR. PLEASE RETURN YOUR BLUECARD AFTER YOU FINISH YORU EXAMINATIONS TO PRE-POST SECTION.

    • M/V KFO Embarkation Procedure for NON-MAAP CADETS
      1. Report to respective shipping companies and secure an endorsement letter addressed to the Director of Shipboard Training to board M/V Kapital Feliz Oca (minimum of 7 Days)

        C/E Cleto Del Rosario
         Director, Department of Shipboard Training
        Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific
        Kamaya Pt Brgy Alas-asin, Mariveles, Bataan 2105

      2. Submit endorsement letter to the Department of Shipboard Training Office of call ((02) 784 9100 loc 4115) with the following requirements:
        1. Picture (2×2, recent and in uniform)
        2. Payment of Php 500/day (if Company will shoulder the payment, please bring a letter stating that the company will shoulder the payment with the name of contact person in charge for payment and complete address for billing)

        Photocopies of

        1. Basic training certificate with COP
        2. SIRB
        3. SRC
        4. Accident Insurance
        5. Medical Certificate (6 months validity and has never been used for sea service)
      3. Upon submission of documents and payment of shipboard training, keep the receipt and receive the endorsement letter from the Department of Shipboard Training.
      4. Report to M/V KFO on the date indicated in the endorsement letter.Things to bring at M/V KFO
        1. Helmet
        2. Safety shoes
        3. Cover all
        4. Toiletries
        5. Ballpen, paper, pencil, and other drawing materials
        6. Personal belongings
      5. After disembarkation, check the SIRB if the dates stamped are correct, with Ship’s Stamp and Master’s Signature
      6. Report to Satellite Office for the request and Issuance of Company Certificate

    • Ratings qualified to be upgraded

      Qualified ratings may be classified in three (3) categories, namely:

      • Graduates without COC, without PRC License
      • Graduates without COC but with PRC License
      • Graduates without COC and PRC License, but serving on board as non-officers

    • Requirements
      1. 1.5 x 1.5 picture with white background in appropriate uniform
      2. Essay about the reason of taking the masteral course
      3. Photocopy of Maritime License (preferably Management Level)
      4. Letter of Recommendation form the sponsoring company

    • Admission Process
      1. Submission of application form and requirements
      2. Interview with the CAMS Executive Director
      3. Successful applicant will receive Recommendation Letter for enrollment.