WES is the acronym for Walk-in Examination System. It is one of the six (6) modules of LERIS (Licensure Examination and Registration Information System).  It is a citizen-centric ICT (Information and Communication Technology)-based strategy of PRC.  LERIS is envisioned to increase PRC's capacities and resources for service delivery.  It is also meant to enhance its coordination with pertinent government and private organizations.

For now, those who will take the Officer-in-charge of a Navigational Watch (OIC-NW) and Officer-in-charge of an Engineering Watch (OIC-EW) examinations for Marine Deck and Engineer Officers, respectively.

WES is currently available at the PRC Central Office only, but will be availale in PRC-AMOSUP Development Center, PRC Cebu City, PRC Iloilo City and PRC Davao City. Management Level WES is now under preparation and will soon be operational.

Result of the exam will be known immediately after the end of the last subject, in a matter of seconds or less than a minute.

Walk-in examination is a two-day examination and si given every Tuesday and Wednesday and/or Thursday and Friday of the week.

Complete uniform with shoulder board (without headgear).

¤  Birth Certificate from the NSO (National Statistics Office) in Security Paper. If entries are blurred, applicant must submit Birth Certificate issued by the Local Civil Registrar (LCR Form 1-A or LCR Form 102)

¤  Transcript of Records with scanned picture, complete date of graduation, special order number and remarks "FOR LICENSURE EXAMINATION PURPOSES".

¤  Medical Certificate from DOH Accredited Medical Clinics

¤  NBI clearance which is valid during the last six (6) months

¤  Community Tax Certificate (cedula)

¤  Certificate of Sea Service (PRC Form No. 5) duly notarized

¤  POEA Contract if Sea Service is on foreign-going vessel and Notarized Crew List for Domestic sea service

¤  Seafarer's identification Record Book

¤  Must be a BS Marine Transportation (BSMT) graduate for Deck Officers, Company Certificate, with one year accumulated seagoing service as Deck Cadet, Apprentice Mate, Deck Boy, Ordinary Seaman and Able-bodied seafarer.

¤  Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork and Assessment Certificate (optional)

¤  Must be a BS Marine Engineering graduate for Marine Engineer Officers, Company Certificate with one year accumulated seagoing service as Engine Cadet, Engine Boy, Apprentice Engineer, Oiler, Wiper, Motorman and two years accumulated seagoing service for non-BSMarE graduates (Certificate in Marine Engineering, Associate in Marine Engineering, Stationary Marine Engineering)

¤  Engine Room Simulator Course and Assessment Certificate (optional)

1.  You  can apply through the PRC Web Portal www.prc.gov.ph. The Portal will guide you to the step-by-step procedure.

2.  Be ready with the scanned image of all required supporting documents in any of the following formats: *.jpg and *.tiff

3.  If already registered in the PRC portal, login using your Username and Password.

4.  Fill out registration form.

5.  Apply for Examaintion.  Select Profession.

6.  Provide all required info:  Education, Training, Others.

7.  Provide your email address. Online notifications will be sent to you by email.

8.  Attach (electronically) scanned supporting documents and click the "SUBMIT" button.

9.  Check your email box for the Application Acknowledgment.

10.  Proceed to MDOD or MEOD, 4th floor, PRC Annex Building in Manila or to PRC Regional Centers, to present original documents.

11.  Pay Online or Pay to PRC Cashier.

12.  After payment of Examination Fees, go back to MDOD/MEOD for Photo and Biometric Registration.