MARINA COP: Certificate of Proficiency at ₱130.00
Maritime Industry Authority · seafaring
Quick answer
A MARINA Certificate of Proficiency costs ₱130.00 each, against ₱530.00 for a Certificate of Competency. A Basic Training COP needs a training completion certificate, proof of identity, a PEME medical certificate and a 2x2 photo. Survival Craft adds 6 months of approved seagoing service.
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Where these figures come from
About these figures: the numbers below come from MARINA's official published sources: Maritime Industry Authority | Citizen's Charter 2026 (1st Edition) (https://marina.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-MARINA-CITIZENS-CHARTER-1ST-EDITION.pdf, retrieved 2026-09-01). Agencies change fees and rates without notice, so confirm with MARINA before you rely on them. Last verified: 2026-09-01.
A Certificate of Proficiency is the cheapest document MARINA issues at ₱130.00, and it does more work than its price suggests.
COP against COC
| Certificate of Proficiency | Certificate of Competency | |
|---|---|---|
| Fee, each | ₱130.00 | ₱530.00 |
| Difference | - | ₱400.00 more |
| Processing | Part of a published 30 minutes total | Part of the same 30 minutes |
| Issued by | Certification Division, STCW Office, MARINA Central Office | The same |
The STCW guide covers the framework behind both, under RA 10635, RA 12021 and the STCW Convention of 1978.
Basic Training COP: the four requirements
| # | Requirement | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Certificate of Training Completion in Revised Basic Training, or old Basic Training plus updating training on Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities | MARINA-accredited Maritime Training Institutions |
| 2 | Proof of identity | Applicant |
| 3 | Valid Medical Certificate in PEME format | DOH-accredited Medical Facility for Overseas Workers and Seafarers |
| 4 | 2x2 coloured picture in white polo with white background | Applicant |
All submitted as scanned or digital copies. The photo specification is precise (white polo, white background) and is a common reason for a resubmission.
Survival Craft COP: the sea service rule
A COP in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats requires:
| # | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 1 | Certificate of Training Completion in SCRB |
| 2 | Approved seagoing service of not less than 6 months |
That 6 month threshold is why the Certificate of Sea Service and the entries in your book matter beyond the book itself. The seaman’s book guide covers where sea service records come from: the Licensed Manning Agency, or the pages of a previous SIRB or SRB.
A COP substitutes for a Basic Training certificate
This is the practical value. MARINA’s own SRB and SID checklist asks for a “Certificate of Completion of Basic Training or Certificate of Proficiency”, so the ₱130.00 certificate satisfies a seaman’s book requirement outright.
| Where a COP is accepted | What it replaces |
|---|---|
| Seaman’s book application, item 3 | The Basic Training completion certificate |
What a set costs
| Combination | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 COP | ₱130.00 |
| 2 COPs | ₱260.00 |
| 3 COPs | ₱390.00 |
| 4 COPs | ₱520.00 |
| 1 COC | ₱530.00 |
| 1 COC and 2 COPs | ₱790.00 |
| SRB at ₱1,000.00 plus 1 COC and 2 COPs, cash | ₱1,840.00 |
MARINA’s document fees alongside the rest of a seafarer’s paperwork:
| Item | Published fee |
|---|---|
| SRB or SID, new or renewal | ₱1,000.00 |
| Onboard processing | ₱1,800.00 |
| Convenience fee, cash, e-money or online banking | ₱50.00 |
| Convenience fee, card | 1.8% plus ₱35.00 |
| NBI clearance | ₱160.00 |
| National Police Clearance | ₱150.00 |
| PSA birth certificate, viewable online | ₱130.00 |
What this page does not cover
MARINA does not publish, on the documents read for this guide, the validity of a COP, a revalidation fee distinct from issuance, the full list of COP categories beyond Basic Training and Survival Craft, the cost of training at accredited institutions, or the PEME medical fee. None of those are stated here.
Related
The STCW guide covers COCs and the legal framework. The seaman’s book guide covers the SRB and SID. The requirements guide covers the checklist.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is a MARINA Certificate of Proficiency?
- ₱130.00 each. A Certificate of Competency is ₱530.00 each, so a COP is ₱400.00 cheaper.
- What does a Basic Training COP require?
- A Certificate of Training Completion in Revised Basic Training, or old Basic Training plus updating training on Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities; proof of identity; a valid Medical Certificate in PEME format; and a 2x2 coloured picture in white polo with white background.
- Where do I get the training certificate?
- From a MARINA-accredited Maritime Training Institution. MARINA names accredited MTIs as the source for training completion certificates.
- What is PEME?
- The medical certificate format MARINA requires, issued by a DOH-accredited Medical Facility for Overseas Workers and Seafarers. MARINA does not publish its cost.
- Which COP needs sea service?
- Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats. It requires approved seagoing service of not less than 6 months alongside the training completion certificate.
- Can I use a COP instead of a Basic Training certificate?
- For the seaman's book, yes. MARINA's SRB and SID checklist asks for a Certificate of Completion of Basic Training or a Certificate of Proficiency, so either satisfies that item.
- How long does issuance take?
- MARINA publishes a total processing time of 30 minutes for the issuance, revalidation and replacement of COCs and COPs.
- Do I submit originals?
- No. MARINA's COP checklists specify scanned or digital copies. Originals plus photocopies are the rule for the seaman's book, not for the certificates.