Question & AnswerQ&A (MARINA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 34-B)
The primary objective is to implement an additional requirement on applications for importation and chartering of fishing vessels to help reduce the increasing rate of depletion of marine resources.
The Department of Agriculture/Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA/BFAR) and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) are involved in the Memorandum of Agreement.
The moratorium refers to the suspension on the issuance of new Commercial Fishing Boat licenses to help reduce the depletion of marine resources.
Applicants must submit a clearance from the BFAR indicating that the vessel, owner, or charterer is qualified for the issuance of a new Commercial Fishing Boat License (CFBL) before the evaluation or acceptance of their application.
The clearance indicates that the vessel, owner, or charterer is qualified for the issuance of a new Commercial Fishing Boat License (CFBL).
Yes, MARINA Memorandum Circular No. 34 and 34-A remain in full force and effect as long as they are not inconsistent with Circular No. 34-B.
It took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication once in a newspaper of general circulation.
The moratorium aims to help conserve marine resources by controlling the number of commercial fishing vessels allowed to operate, to prevent overfishing.