What are Chief Mate documentary requirements for examination?

Reference: STCW Circular No. 2014-10, STCW Circular No. 2015-03, STCW Advisory No. 2015-21, STCW Advisory No. 2015-24

1. Accomplished C/M Examination Form
2. Birth certificate showing that the candidate is not less than 20 years of age (NSO authenticated);
3. Approved seagoing service, for a period of:
   1. Class I
      • Not less than 12 months as OIC-NW on ships of 500 gt or more; OR
   2. Class II
      • Holder of valid COC as OIC-NW on ships of 500 gt or more, and approved seagoing service as such (no minimum duration); and
   3. In addition, the following requirements must be submitted under the following circumstances:
      1. If the approved seagoing service for Class I or Class II is beyond 5 years ago, proof of passing the theoretical examination for OIC-NW 500 GT and above (based on STCW Circular 2014-8, Annex 1), compliant with the STCW 2010 Amendments, under Regulations II/2.2.1 and II/2.4.1;
      2. If applying for Class I, but the approved seagoing service as OIC-NW is on ships between 500 and 3,000 gt only, an approved specialized training program in “Maneuvering and Handling a Ship 3,000 gt and above”.
      3. The above approved seagoing service may not be substituted with other types of approved service, as those equivalents may be allowed only for Revalidation of Certificate of Competency.
4. Approved Training Record Book (TRB) as proof of in-service experience that meets the requirements of specific Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency (KUP) under certain competences, under Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code, while a holder of the COC for OIC-NW 500GT and above, as alternative to specific modules in the MLCD;
5. Valid Medical Certificate, which shall not be more than 2 years from the date of issuance, from DOH-accredited clinic/hospital with QSS in place, in accordance with Regulation I/9 of the STCW Convention; and
6. Proof of successful completion of the approved MLCD, or its approved alternative(s);
7. In relation to the alternative(s) under Item 5 where the candidate claims partial completion of the management level education and training under the approved BSMT, Transcript of Records (TOR) with S.O. Number, from an accredited MHEI, clearly showing the proof of partial completion of the approved education and training program that meets the standard of competence specified in Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code, or as otherwise approved by the Administration.