MARINA CIRCULAR NO. 2009-13

: The primary objectives are to ensure the safety of life at sea and to promote responsible ship ownership.
: The circular applies to all domestic shipowners/operators of passenger-carrying ships in the Philippines.
: Under no circumstances may a ship carry more passengers than its authorized passenger capacity.
: All passengers must be duly manifested as reflected in the Passenger Manifest, which should be prepared and made available before the ship leaves port.
: Children aged three years and above are counted as adult passengers and must be assigned seats. Children below three years old are not counted but must be carried by an adult at all times.
: They shall be subject to an additional penalty of one (1) year suspension of their Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) besides the penalties prescribed under other MARINA Circulars.
: Perpetual disqualification from operating ships is imposed for those found in violation of the Order of Suspension.
: No, the provisions of this circular are in addition to existing MARINA Circulars and maritime safety-related rules and regulations regarding overloading.
: It took effect immediately after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
: The circular is pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 474, Executive Order No. 125/125A, Republic Act No. 9295 and its implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).