STCW Certificates: COC at ₱530.00, COP at ₱130.00
Maritime Industry Authority · seafaring
Quick answer
MARINA issues STCW certificates through its MISMO system: ₱530.00 for each Certificate of Competency and ₱130.00 for each Certificate of Proficiency, with a published total processing time of 30 minutes. They are issued under RA 10635, strengthened by RA 12021.
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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.
MARINA issues two tiers of STCW certificate, and the price gap between them is ₱400.00.
The two certificates
| Certificate | Fee | Published processing |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Competency (COC), each | ₱530.00 | Part of a 30 minutes total |
| Certificate of Proficiency (COP), each | ₱130.00 | Part of the same 30 minutes |
Both are issued through MARINA’s MISMO system by the Certification Division of the STCW Office at the MARINA Central Office. The service is classified Simple and covers Government to Citizen, Government to Government and Government to Business transactions.
The legal basis
| Instrument | What it does |
|---|---|
| Republic Act 10635 and its Revised IRR | Establishes MARINA as the single maritime administration for STCW purposes and governs COC and COP issuance |
| Republic Act 12021 | Strengthens that framework |
| The STCW Convention, 1978, as amended | The international standard the certificates attest to |
MARINA’s own description is that the certificates attest that the relevant requirements of training, competencies, medical fitness and seagoing service under STCW have been met.
What a Basic Training COP requires
| # | Requirement | Where MARINA says to get it |
|---|---|---|
| 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 four are submitted as scanned or digital copies, which is a real difference from the seaman’s book route, where MARINA wants originals plus photocopies.
What a Survival Craft COP adds
A COP in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats requires the Certificate of Training Completion in SCRB plus approved seagoing service of not less than 6 months.
That 6 month requirement is a scheduling constraint rather than a cost, and it is why sea service entries in the book matter. The seaman’s book guide covers the Certificate of Sea Service and where it comes from.
MARINA’s published fees
| Document | Fee |
|---|---|
| Seafarer’s Identification Document (SID), new or renewal | ₱1,000.00 |
| Seafarer’s Record Book (SRB), new or renewal | ₱1,000.00 |
| Onboard processing, SRB or SID | ₱1,800.00 |
| Certificate of Proficiency (COP), each | ₱130.00 |
| Certificate of Competency (COC), each | ₱530.00 |
| Payment channel | Convenience fee | Total on a ₱1,000.00 SRB |
|---|---|---|
| Credit or debit card | 1.8% plus ₱35.00 | ₱1,053.00 |
| Cash | ₱50.00 | ₱1,050.00 |
| E-money | ₱50.00 | ₱1,050.00 |
| Online banking | ₱50.00 | ₱1,050.00 |
What a certificate stack costs
| Combination | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 COP | ₱130.00 |
| 2 COPs | ₱260.00 |
| 3 COPs | ₱390.00 |
| 1 COC | ₱530.00 |
| 1 COC and 1 COP | ₱660.00 |
| 1 COC and 3 COPs | ₱920.00 |
| SRB plus 1 COC and 3 COPs, cash | ₱1,970.00 |
A Certificate of Proficiency is itself accepted on MARINA’s seaman’s book checklist, in place of a Basic Training certificate, so the ₱130.00 does double duty. The requirements guide covers that checklist.
What this page does not cover
MARINA does not publish, on the documents read for this guide, the validity period of a COC or COP, a revalidation fee distinct from issuance, the full list of COP categories with their individual requirements, the cost of the training courses themselves at accredited institutions, or the PEME medical fee. None of those are stated here.
Related
The COP guide covers proficiency certificates. The seaman’s book guide covers the SRB and SID.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is an STCW certificate?
- MARINA publishes ₱530.00 for each Certificate of Competency and ₱130.00 for each Certificate of Proficiency, issued through its MISMO system.
- What is the difference between a COC and a COP?
- MARINA prices them differently and issues them under the same authority. A COC costs ₱530.00 and a COP ₱130.00. Both attest that the training, competency, medical and seagoing service requirements of the STCW Convention have been met.
- How long does it take?
- MARINA publishes a total processing time of 30 minutes for the issuance, revalidation and replacement service.
- What law covers them?
- Republic Act 10635 and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations, strengthened by Republic Act 12021, implementing the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers of 1978.
- What do I need for a Basic Training COP?
- A Certificate of Training Completion in Revised Basic Training, or old Basic Training plus updating training on Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, from a MARINA-accredited Maritime Training Institution; proof of identity; a valid Medical Certificate in PEME format from a DOH-accredited facility; and a 2x2 coloured picture in white polo with white background.
- What extra does a Survival Craft COP need?
- Approved seagoing service of not less than 6 months, alongside the Certificate of Training Completion in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats.
- Can I apply with scanned copies?
- Yes. MARINA's COP and COC checklists specify scanned or digital copies, unlike the SRB and SID checklist which asks for originals plus photocopies.
- Where is the medical certificate from?
- A DOH-accredited Medical Facility for Overseas Workers and Seafarers, in PEME format.