As a Filipino crew member, once you receive your Letter of Employment (LOE), you should follow these guidelines:

• You are required to obtain or renew all your pending documents and ensure they are valid for the entire length of your contract plus one (1) month.

• POEA requires all Filipino seafarers to undergo an Anti-Piracy Awareness Seminar (APAS) and a Pre-departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) before joining their vessels. RCG will only accept certificates issued by PTC/RCM. APAS certificates obtained from 2010 until present do not have an expiration, while PDOS certificates are valid for five (5) years. For appointments, email pdosandapas@rcclapac.com.

• Ensure that you always have the most recent information and version of the Workers' Information Sheet (WIS) by logging in to https://onlineservices.dmw.gov.ph/OnlineServices/POEAOnline.aspx. Please do not create multiple WIS accounts to avoid delays in processing your POEA contract.