QuestionsQuestions (BFAR ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 204, S. 2000)
It is issued pursuant to Sections 44 and 93 of Republic Act No. 8550.
A type of strong light using halogen or metal halide, submerged or located above the sea surface, consisting of ballast, regulator, electric cable and socket, powered by a generator, battery, dynamo, or the main engine of the boat.
It is unlawful to operate municipal and commercial fishing boats using superlights while fishing/operating in municipal waters, and unlawful for commercial fishing boats to fish beyond municipal waters using superlights in excess of the prescribed wattage.
Both are prohibited from using superlights while fishing/operating in municipal waters.
Commercial fishing boats may use superlights beyond municipal waters only up to the wattage thresholds prescribed by the Order.
20 KW per vessel.
36 KW per vessel.
40 KW per vessel.
Imprisonment of six (6) months to two (2) years or a fine of PHP 5,000.00 per superlight, or both, at the discretion of the court.
Yes. The Order provides that confiscation of the superlight used, the fishing vessel, and the gear is without prejudice to the penalties.
The fine is assessed for each superlight used in violation, meaning multiple superlights may result in multiple PHP 5,000.00 fines.
All prior orders, rules, regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the Order are deemed repealed or modified accordingly.
It takes effect fifteen (15) days after publication in the Official Gazette and/or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.