Republic Act No. 409

: The purpose is to rationalize the service rates of line handling and ensure their strict implementation at any port under the jurisdiction of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA).
: Line handling refers to the services of making fast and letting go lines of vessels at ports.
: The rates are based on the size of the vessel in Gross Register Tonnage (GRT), ranging from P30.00 for vessels less than 25 GRT to P400.00 for vessels above 20,000 GRT.
: For foreign vessels, the rates start at P350.00 for vessels less than 10,000 GRT, P400.00 for 10,000 to 20,000 GRT, P500.00 for 20,001 to 30,000 GRT, and P600.00 for vessels above 30,000 GRT.
: Charging of the rates is on a per vessel per call basis.
: Yes, all other provisions of PPA MC 29-99 not included in this circular continue to be enforced.
: All PPA Circulars and other issuances inconsistent with this circular are repealed or amended accordingly.
: It takes effect fifteen (15) days after publication.
: The circular was adopted and signed by Juan O. Pea, the General Manager of the PPA.
: Yes, there are distinct line handling rates prescribed for domestic vessels based on GRT categories and a separate schedule for foreign vessels.