TACLOBAN CITY – The National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) will offer the revised and streamlined Management Level Course (MLC) for Marine Deck Officers starting March 2025, following official approval from the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA). Previously conducted over 55 days, the course has been shortened to 28 days to enhance training efficiency while ensuring compliance with the latest standards.

This initiative aligns with MARINA’s efforts to revamp the MLC, streamlining the pathway for maritime officers aspiring to senior positions. The revised course removes redundant topics previously covered in earlier training or practiced onboard, focusing instead on essential managerial and operational skills needed in the maritime industry.

Following MARINA’s evaluation and inspections, NMP’s revised course package was found compliant with Memorandum Circular No. SC-2022-05 and MC-2022-05-TG-04. The updated curriculum optimizes time allocations per topic with enhanced Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) to strengthen decision-making, leadership, and ship management skills.

This course is open to Marine Deck Officers who are holders of a Certificate of Competency (COC) under Regulation II/1 of the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Convention, 1978 as amended, and have an approved seagoing service as an Officer-in-Charge of a Navigation watch on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more for not less than 12 months.

MLC Function 1 will be offered starting March 2025, with Functions 2 and 3 to follow accordingly. This phased rollout ensures a structured transition while maintaining the highest training standards.

Interested applicants may enroll through https://register.nmp.gov.ph.

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