Regulation of Other Vessels Approaching Incoming Vessels
- It is unlawful for tugboats, rowboats, or other crafts to come alongside an incoming foreign trade vessel to board or disembark any person without a permit from the Collector of Customs.
- Such vessels are also prohibited from loitering near or alongside the vessel without authorization.
Safety Distance for Unauthorized Small Vessels
- Unauthorized tugboats, rowboats, and similar small vessels must keep a minimum distance of fifty meters from the vessel engaged in foreign trade.
Scope and Enforcement
- These provisions apply specifically to vessels engaged in foreign trade arriving at port.
- The customs officer has control and authority over the boarding and leaving of such vessels and the approach of other crafts to them.
Legal Effectivity
- The amendment took effect immediately upon approval on June 21, 1957.