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Transitory Provisions.All certificates of competency, endorsement, proficiency and documentary evidence issued prior to the effectivity of this Act shall be deemed valid without necessity of revalidation or reissuance until the date of expiration as stated in such certificates or other documents. Thereafter, new certificates or other documents shall be revalidated or reissued only in accordance with the implementing rules and regulations issued pursuant to this Act, in conformity with the STCW requirements.
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