Composition of the Council
- Chaired by the Executive Secretary.
- Co-chaired and vice-chaired by relevant Secretaries: Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and Department of National Defense (DND), respectively.
- Includes members from:
- Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA), Philippine National Police Maritime Group (PNP/MARICOM), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Maritime Training Council, and National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC).
- One appointed representative each from Shippers, Ship Owners, and Maritime Schools.
Powers and Functions of the Council
- Coordinate policies and programs affecting maritime safety.
- Recommend policies to enhance safety of lives and properties at sea.
- Provide mechanisms for coordination, collaboration, and resolution of maritime safety issues.
- Monitor implementation of maritime safety programs and policies.
- Perform other functions as directed by the President.
Initial Activity and Deliverables
- Immediate review and update of the existing National Maritime Safety Plan.
- Submission to the President within 30 days of a comprehensive plan including:
- Duties and responsibilities for maritime safety.
- Strategies for preventing and responding to maritime incidents and accidents.
- Timely disposition of cases involving violations of maritime safety rules.
Secretariat and Technical Support
- The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to provide technical and administrative support.
- The Council may engage other government agencies or form committees as needed.
Funding of the Council
- Yearly budget sourced from contributions of member agencies.
- MARINA to provide an initial amount of One Million Pesos (P1,000,000.00) from unprogrammed funds in 1996.
- Funding subject to existing auditing rules and regulations.
Reporting Requirements
- Quarterly report submission to the President on Council activities.
- Findings on the feasibility of Maritime Safety Conference recommendations to be submitted within 15 days.
Participation of Private Sector and Local Government Units
- The Council to involve private sector and local government units.
- Participation to include monitoring implementation of maritime safety policies and programs.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.