Purpose and Context of the Decree
- The decree reinforces Presidential Decree No. 474, which mandates the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to develop a trained maritime manpower reservoir.
- The law aims to upgrade maritime educational and training institutions and programs in the Philippines to meet shipping and shipyard manpower needs.
- The PMMA is recognized as a major institution producing efficient merchant marine officers capable of competing with those from advanced maritime nations.
- PMMA is placed under the administrative supervision of MARINA.
- The amendment aims to effect a change in the Academy’s governing body composition to allow more active, positive, and effective participation of MARINA.
Repeal and Modification of Conflicting Provisions
- All existing laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations or parts thereof that conflict or are inconsistent with this decree are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- This decree takes effect immediately upon its promulgation on March 29, 1977, in Manila, Philippines.