Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 75)
The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), through the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), is designated as the single administration responsible.
The STCW Convention sets the global standards for training and certification of seafarers engaged in international shipping to ensure safety, competence, and environmental protection.
Executive Order No. 125-A (s. 1987).
They impose extensive responsibilities to ensure full and complete compliance with updated training, certification, and watchkeeping standards for seafarers.
The functions related to the issuance of Certificates of Competency and supervision of maritime training, including related records, equipment, facilities, rights, personnel, and assets.
All departments, bureaus, offices, including GOCCs, are directed to provide full assistance and cooperation to DOTC through MARINA for effective implementation.
Funding shall be charged against funds identified by the Office of the President and DOTC, with appropriations later included in the budget of DOTC through MARINA.
Within thirty (30) days from the effectivity of the Executive Order.
Letter of Instruction No. 1404 (1984) and Executive Order No. 242 (s. 2000) are repealed.
Yes, congressional action is recognized as necessary to amend or revise the mandates of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to fully institutionalize a single maritime administration.