Question & AnswerQ&A (MIA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 69-A)
United Nations Security Council Resolution No. 787 (1992) is primarily enforced, along with earlier related resolutions such as No. 757, 713, and 751.
The circular prohibits transshipment of crude oil, petroleum products, coal, energy-related equipment, iron, steel, other metals, chemicals, rubber, tyres, vehicles, aircraft, and motors of all types unless specifically authorized by the UN committee under Resolution 724 (1992).
Any vessel in which a majority or controlling interest is held by a person or undertaking in or operating from the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia is considered a vessel of that country for purposes of the Security Council resolutions enforcement, regardless of the flag it sails under.
No, the circular explicitly forbids any export shipments from the Philippines being diverted to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
The cargoes and destinations of all inward and outward overseas shipping vessels must be verified to ensure compliance with UN Security Council Resolutions 713 (1991) and 751 (1992), especially regarding carriage of commodities to and from Yugoslavia.
The circular states that the restrictions are to be included as post-approval conditions on all such applications for bareboat charter and special permits involving interisland/coastwise vessels in overseas trade or operation.
Yes, the circular explicitly provides that its restrictions are deemed incorporated into all bareboat charter applications already approved.
This circular reiterates the provisions of Memorandum Circular No. 69, issued earlier on June 22, 1992.
Violations are punishable under MARINA Memorandum Circular No. 50, s. 1989, which covers enforcement and penalties related to maritime industry operations and regulations.