FILIPINO CREW MEMBERS: As a Filipino crew member, what steps do I need to follow after I receive my Letter of Employment (LOE)?
As a Filipino crew member, once you receive your Letter of Employment (LOE), you should follow these guidelines:
• You must 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 and a Pre-departure Orientation Seminar 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. If you need an appointment, I can send a request to RCM for you.
• Ensure 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.
• Upload all required documents to RCLCrewTravel’s Assignment Confirmation Tool (ACT).
RCG will only accept certificates issued by PTC/RCM. APAS certificates obtained 2010 until present do not have an expiration, while PDOS certificates are valid for five (5) years.