Functions of MARINA
- Deputizes the PCG for enforcement activities concerning Philippine-registered vessels involved in domestic trade.
- Verification duties include ensuring compliance with various vessel and crew documents, such as:
- Certificate of Vessel Registry
- Pleasure Yacht Registration/Permit
- Certificate of Number
- Certificate of Ownership
- Coastwise License
- Bay and River License
- Certificate or Special Certificate of Inspection
- Permits to operate cargo, fishing vessels, special navigation, inflammable/dangerous cargo
- Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book (SIRB) and other seafarer-related certificates
- Motor Boat Operator’s License (MBOL)
- Verification of compliance with Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC), Provisional Authority (PA), Special Permit (SP), and related terms including:
- Prescribed routes and schedules
- Valid passenger insurance for passenger vessels
- Passenger capacity enforcement
- Deputizes PCG to issue specified certificates, permits, and licenses ensuring personnel competence and adherence to MARINA procedures:
- Includes licenses and permits listed above
- Provides PCG with lists, circulars, qualification standards, forms, and procedures necessary for enforcement
- Reviews and revokes Memoranda of Agreement that conflict or duplicate PCG’s deputized functions
Functions of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)
- Conducts enforcement activities related to maritime safety rules
- Issues and serves Inspection Apprehension Reports (IAR) to vessel Masters violating MARINA rules, conducting hearings for fines and penalties
- Provides IAR copies to Philippine Ports Authority with recommendations to deny departure clearance if warranted
- Maintains and submits list of inspectors/officers with qualifications and specimen signatures
- Submits copies of all issuances to MARINA monthly
- Conducts Emergency Readiness Evaluations (ERE) and Material Readiness Evaluations (MARE)
- Controls vessel movements during typhoons and adverse weather, informing MARINA and related officials
- Submits monthly reports to the DOTC Secretary and MARINA Administrator about deputized functions and maritime incidents
Review and Coordination
- MARINA and PCG shall meet regularly to review, assess, and improve enforcement functions
Revenue Management
- All revenues from deputized functions shall be properly receipted, recorded, and remitted to the Bureau of Treasury according to DOF and COA rules
- Deposited income certifications must be submitted monthly to the nearest MARINA office
Repeals and Effectivity
- Conflicting orders and issuances are repealed or modified accordingly
- The order takes effect immediately for strict compliance.