Section 68Sec./Art. 68

Crew Competence. - Every crew member of a ship of Philippine registry shall possess, in addition to the required medical certificate, the appropriate certificate of competency issued by the MARINA, setting forth one's competence to serve in the capacity and perform the functions involved at the level of responsibility for the position held, and for the type, tonnage, power, means of propulsion, and trading patterns of the ships concerned.

The certificate of competency shall attest that the seafarer to whom it is issued meets the requirements for service, age, qualification, and competence for the position held.