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1. Antigua and Barbuda Undertaking between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda Concerning the Recognition of Certificates Under Regulation I/10 of the 1978 STCW Convention, As Amended
12 December 2001
2. Australia Undertaking between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of Australia Concerning the Recognition of Certificates Under Regulation I/10 of the 1978 STCW Convention, As Amended
21 June 2002
3. Bahamas Undertaking between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of Bahamas Concerning the Recognition of Certificates Under Regulation I/10 of the 1978 STCW Convention, As Amended
10 September 2001
4. Barbados An Undertaking Concerning the Recognition of 22 April 2002
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Training and Certification of Seafarers for Service on Board Vessels Registered in Barbados between the Principal Registrar Barbados Ships’ Registry on Behalf of the Government of Barbados and the Maritime Administration of the Philippines
5. Belgium Undertaking for the Recognition by the Government of the Kingdom of Belgium of Certificates of Competency Issued by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines under Regulation I/10 of the 1978 STCW Convention, As Amended
12 June 2003
6. Belize An Undertaking Concerning the Recognition of Training and Certification of Seafarers for Service on Board Vessels Registered in Belize between the International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize on Behalf on Behalf of the Government of
17 June 2002
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Belize and Maritime Training Council on Behalf of the Government of the Philippines
7. Brunei Undertaking between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam Concerning the Recognition of Certificates under Regulation I/10 of the 1978 STCW Convention, as Amended, of Seafarers for Service on Vessels Registered in Brunei
23 August 2001
8. Cambodia Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Public Works and Transport of the Kingdom of Cambodia and Maritime Training Council of the Republic of the Philippines on Recognition of Training and Certification for Seafarers
14 October 2002
9. Cyprus Undertaking for the Recognition by the 13 September 2001
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Government of the Republic of Cyprus of Certificates of Competency Issued by the Competent Authorities of the Republic of the Philippines in Accordance with the Regulation I/10 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as Amended
10. Denmark Undertaking between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the Kingdom of Denmark Concerning the Recognition of Certificates under Regulation I/10 of the 1978 STCW Convention, As Amended
03 August 2001
11. Dominica Memorandum of Agreement on the Recognition of Training and Certification of Seafarers between the Commonwealth of Dominica as Represented by the Office of Maritime Affairs and Marine Personnel and the Republic of the Philippines as Represented by the Maritime
25 April 2003
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Training Council
12. Eritrea Undertaking Concerning the Recognition of Training and Certification of Seafarers for Service on Eritrean Flagged Vessels between the Department of Maritime Transport of the Ministry of Transport and Communication of the State of Eritrea and Maritime Training Council (MTC) Republic of the Philippines
17 April 2006
13. Georgia An Undertaking Concerning the Recognition of Training and Certification for Seafarers between Maritime Transport Administration of Georgia on behalf of the Government of Georgia and Maritime Training Council on behalf of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines
06 May 2003
14. Greece Bilateral Undertaking between the Government of the Hellenic Republic and the Government of
12 March 2003
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the Republic of the Philippines Concerning the Recognition of Certificates Pursuant to Regulation I/10 of the 1978 STCW Convention, As Amended
15. Hong Kong An Undertaking Concerning the Recognition of Training and Certification of Seafarers for Service on Hong Kong Registered Ships between the Department of Labor and Employment on behalf of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Marine Department on behalf of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
29 October 2001
16. Indonesia An Undertaking Concerning the Recognition of Training and Certification of Seafarers for Service on Board Philippine Flagged Vessels between the Maritime Training Council on behalf of the
16 September 2002
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Government of the Philippines and the Directorate General of Sea Communication on Behalf of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia
17. Indonesia An Undertaking Concerning the Recognition of Training and Certification of Seafarers for Service on Board Indonesia Flagged Vessels between the Directorate General of Sea Communication on Behalf of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Maritime Training Council on behalf of the Government of the Philippines
16 September 2002
18. Ireland Memorandum of Agreement on the Recognition of Training and Certification of Seafarers between the Government of Ireland as represented by the Department of Communications, marine and Natural Resources and the Republic of the Philippines as
25 April 2003
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represented by the Maritime Training Council
19. Ireland Memorandum of Agreement on the Recognition of Training and Certification of Seafarers between the Republic of the Philippines as represented by the Maritime Training Council and the Government of Ireland as represented by the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources
25 April 2003
20. Isle of Man An Undertaking in accordance with Regulation I/10, paragraph 1.2 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended in 1995 Concerning the Recognition of Certification issued to Seafarers by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines for Service in Ships, Registered in the Isle of Man, and made between the Isle of Man
11 January 2002
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Marine Administration, a Division of the Department of Trade and Industry of the Isle Man and the Maritime Training Council for the Government of the Republic of the Philippines
21. Italy Memorandum of Understanding Concerning the Recognition of Training and Certification of Seafarers for Service on Philippine Flagged Vessels between the Italy Administration and the Philippines Administration
24 April 2002
22. Italy Memorandum of Understanding Concerning the Recognition of Training and Certification of Seafarers for Service on Italy Flagged Vessels between the Philippines Administration and the Italy Administration
24 April 2002
23. Jamaica Recognition of Certificates under the Terms of the 1978 International Convention on Standards
21 April 2005
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of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, as Amended in 1995 (Recognition of Jamaican Certificates)
24. Jamaica Recognition of Certificates under the Terms of the 1978 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, as Amended in 1995 9recognition of Philippine Certificates)
21 April 2005
25. Japan Memorandum of Cooperation on Development of Asian Seafarers between the Department of Labor and Employment of the Republic of the Philippines and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan
12 March 2009
26. Japan (RP-Japan Undertaking on the Recognition of Certificates under Regulation I/10 of the IMO STCW – through a Note Verbale issued by CDA
21 January 2000
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Hideaki Asahi, Embassy of Japan in Manila)
27. Korea Undertaking Concerning the Recognition of Training and Certification of Seafarers for Service on Philippine Flagged Vessels between Maritime Training Council, on behalf of the Republic of the Philippines, and Shipping and Logistics Bureau, Ministry of Maritime Affairs an Fisheries, on behalf of the Republic of Korea
03 October 2005
28. Korea Undertaking Concerning the Recognition of Training and Certification of Seafarers for Service on Korean Flagged Vessels between the Shipping and Logistics Bureau, Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, on behalf of the Republic of Korea, and Maritime Training Council, on Behalf of the Republic of the Philippines
03 October 2005
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29. Kuwait Memorandum of Understanding on the Recognition of Certificates of Competency and Training of Seafarers for Service Onboard Vessels Registered in State of Kuwait between the Government of the State of Kuwait and the Government of the Philippines
10 November 2011
30. Liberia Undertaking between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the Republic of Liberia Concerning the Recognition of Certificates under Regulations I/10 of the 1978 STCW Convention, As Amended
05 June 2002
31. Luxembourg Memorandum of Agreement on the Certificates of Competency and Training of Seafarers for Service on Board Vessels Registered in Luxembourg between the Maritime Training Council of the Philippines and the Commissariat aux Affaires Maritimes of Luxembourg
28 June 2002
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32. Malaysia An Undertaking Concerning the Recognition of Training and Certification of Seafarers for Service on Philippines Flagged Vessels between the Maritime Training Council of the Republic of the Philippines and the Marine Department of Malaysia
31 July 2002
33. Malaysia An Undertaking Concerning the Recognition of Training and Certification of Seafarers for Service on Malaysia Flagged Vessels between the Marine Department of Malaysia and Maritime Training Council of the Philippines
31 July 2002
34. Malta Undertaking between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of Malta Concerning the Recognition of Certificates under Regulation I/10 of the 1978 STCW Convention, As Amended
11 January 2002
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35. Marshall Islands Undertaking between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Concerning the Recognition of Certificates under Regulation I/10 of the 1978 STCW Convention, As Amended
08 October 2001
36. Mongolia Memorandum of Agreement on the Recognition of Training and Certification of Seafarers between the Government of Mongolia and the Republic of the Philippines
12 June 2003
37. Netherlands Undertaking between the Kingdom of Netherlands and the Republic of the Philippines on the Recognition of Certificates under Regulation I/10 of the 1978 STCW Convention
31 May 2001
38. Norway Undertaking between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government
19 November 2001
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of the Kingdom of Norway Concerning the Recognition of Certificates under Regulation I/10 of the 1978 STCW Convention, As Amended
39. Panama An Agreement Concerning the Recognition of Training and Certification of Seafarers for Service on Board Vessels Registered in the Republic of Panama between the Administrator of the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) on behalf of the Republic of Panama and the Maritime Training Council on behalf of the Philippines
26 July 2002
40. Poland Undertaking between Portugal and Philippines Concerning the Recognition of Certificates under Regulation I/10 of the STCW Convention, As Amended
02 September 2004
41. Portugal Undertaking between Portugal and Philippines Concerning the Recognition of Certificates under
07 March 2007
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Regulation I/10 of the STCW Convention
42. Qatar Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the State of Qatar and the Government of the Philippines concerning Mutual Recognition of Certificates in accordance with the International Convention on Standard of Training, Certification and Watch Keeping for Seafarers
09 August 2006
43. Singapore Undertaking between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of Singapore Concerning the Recognition of Certificates under Regulation I/10 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 19878, As Amended
25 August 2001
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44. South Africa An Undertaking Concerning the Recognition of Training and Certification of Seafarers between the Maritime Training Council (MTC) and the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) – (Recognition of South African Seafarer Qualifications)
01 June 2006
45. South Africa An Undertaking Concerning the Recognition of Training and Certification of Seafarers between the Maritime Training Council (MTC) and the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) – (Recognition of Philippine Seafarer Qualifications)
01 June 2006
46. St. Kitts & Nevis Undertaking between the Federation of Saint Christopher (Kitts) & Nevis and the Republic of the Philippines Concerning the Recognition of Certificates under Regulation I/10 of the 1978 STCW Convention, As Amended
05 July 2007
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47. St. Vincent & the Grenadines An Undertaking Concerning the Recognition of Training and Certification of Seafarers for Service on Board Vessels Registered in St. Vincent and the Grenadines Maritime Administration on behalf of the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Maritime Training Council on behalf of the Government of the Philippines
29 July 2005
48. Sweden Undertaking between the Swedish Maritime Administration and the Maritime Training Council of the Republic of the Philippines Concerning the Recognition of Certificates under Regulation I/10 of the STCW Convention
29 January 2002
49. Switzerland Memorandum of Agreement on the Recognition of Certificates of Competency and Training of Seafarers for Service on Board Vessels Registered in Switzerland between the Swiss Maritime Navigation Office on behalf of the government of
28 March 2005
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Switzerland and the Maritime Training Council on behalf of the Republic of the Philippines
50. Ukraine (Recognition of Ukraine Certificates) Memorandum of Understanding between the Maritime Training Council of the Republic of the Philippines and the Ministry of Transport of Ukraine on the Recognition of Certificates pursuant to Regulation I/10 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, As amended in 1995
02 September 2004
51. Ukraine (Recognition of Philippine Certificates) Memorandum of Understanding between the Maritime Training Council of the Republic of the Philippines and the Ministry of Transport of Ukraine on the Recognition of Certificates pursuant to Regulation I/10 of the International
02 September 2004
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Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, As amended in 1995
52. Vanuatu Undertaking between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the government of the Republic of Vanuatu Concerning the Recognition of Vanuatu concerning the Recognition of Certificates under Regulation I/10 of the 1978 STCW Convention, As Amended
26 September 2001