To efficiently assist seafarers in their preparation for the Theoretical Examination for Merchant Marine Officers, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through its STCW Office, has updated its Competency Reviewer Portal (CRP), enhancing its features on reviewer section and mock examination.

The CRP serves as a crucial tool for examinees, providing them with sample questions and potential answers to familiarize themselves with the format and difficulty levels of the theoretical examination. Notably, it is important to emphasize that while the CRP provides invaluable practice opportunities, the questions are designed solely for preparatory purposes and do not replicate the exact questions featured in the official examination.

Responding to user feedback and striving for optimal usability, the MARINA has refined and streamlined several key features within the CRP. For review enhancements, both first-time users and those retaking the examination now enjoy unrestricted access to the reviewer section, fostering continuous learning and improvement. Moreover, each test item is presented in a multiple-choice format, with correct answers concealed among the options, aiming to enhance critical thinking and decision-making skills among examinees.

For the mock examination updates, it will be featured as a true-to-life practice exam, allowing seafarers to familiarize themselves with the examination system. Test takers can only undertake up to three (3) mock examinations.

Furthermore, the CRP is programmed to deactivate automatically under specific circumstances, including skipping CRP usage, completion of three sets of mock examinations, and scheduling of the official examination.

Despite these enhancements, the CRP remains easily accessible for seafarers, offering unparalleled convenience whether at home or onboard vessels. This commitment to accessibility underscores MARINA’s dedication to supporting seafarers at every stage of their career.

In relation to these enhancements, the Competency Reviewer Portal (CRP) is scheduled for a systems maintenance on 06 May 2024, from 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM. During this period, access to the CRP may be temporarily unavailable as the necessary updates are implemented to further optimize its functionality.

VISIT CRP: https://online-review.marina.gov.ph/

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