Mandatory Inclusion of a Physician
- It is unlawful for the described vessels to sail or attempt to sail without a physician on board.
- The physician must be part of the vessel's complement or crew.
Enforcement and Oversight
- The Bureau of Customs is tasked with enforcing the provisions of the Act.
- The Bureau must ensure compliance by owners or agents of the vessels.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
- Owners, charterers, agents, or masters found violating the requirement face penalties.
- Punishments include a fine up to one thousand pesos, imprisonment up to two years, or both.
- For corporations, associations, or partnerships, the president and every director or manager who knowingly allowed or failed to prevent the violation are held liable.
Effectivity
- The Act becomes effective sixty days after its approval on October 21, 1946.