Filipino seamen who want to get hired as soon as possible should make sure that they are ready to present important documents that licensed manning agencies will require for their deployment. For the reference of seaman, here is a list of documents that a seaman should always keep updated and available.

Important Documents for Seafarers’ Employment

1. Valid Philippine Passport
2. Seamans Book (MARINA)
3. Seafarers Registration Certificate (POEA)
4. NBI clearance
5. Police clearance
6. Social Security System Number
7. Local or international employment certificate.
8. Pictures 1x1 & 2x2
9. TESDA training certificates
10. Basic Training Course

a)     Personal Survival

b)     Fire Fighting

c)     First Aid

d)     Personal Safety & Social Responsibility (PSSR)

e)     Ship Security Awareness

f)       Crowd Management

g)     Passenger Safety

h)     Safety Training for personnel direct services to passengers.