Addresses difficulties marginalized fisherfolk face in registering small fishing vessels with national authorities, especially where Coast Guard offices are inaccessible.
EO No. 305 devolves registration of vessels 3GT and below to municipal and city governments.
Based on RA No. 7160 and RA No. 8550, LGUs have jurisdiction and licensing power over such vessels.
PNP clearance is required to ensure vessels are not involved in criminal activities (per EO 305 guidelines).
There is historical seizure of vessels with stolen engines or criminal involvement, necessitating intensified monitoring.

Establishes a single nationwide database for fishing vessels 3GT and below.
PNP Maritime Group and local police issue clearances certifying the vessel is free of criminal record prior to LGU registration.

Applicants secure Fishing Vessel Clearance from PNP Maritime Group Clearance Office (MGCO) or deputized local police if MGCO absent.
Payment order issued; Official Receipt given by MGCO or deputized collectors.
Documents verified by Information Management and Processing Section (IMPS) for completeness and criminal records.
Clearance Certificate issued if no derogatory records found.
Vessels with records are endorsed to Intelligence and Investigation Section (IIS) for investigation and validation.
Upon IIS clearance, application re-processed for certificate issuance.
Macro etching forensic procedure conducted upon ownership transfer or engine change.
Local PNP deputized units report issued clearances periodically to nearest MG unit.
Clearance offices submit periodic reports and remit collections properly.
Strict adherence to procedures mandated.

System standardizes processes across PNP units.
Mandatory requirements include identification of unregistered vessels, data processing systems, fee determination, manning and logistics assessment, and SOP formulation.
Coordination with DILG, National Tax Research Center, LGUs, and other agencies for fee approvals and guidelines.
Emphasis on information dissemination and security measures in clearance issuance.
Collaboration among PNP units and agencies for effective implementation.

PNP Maritime Group to lead the system under the Maritime Group Clearance Office (MGCO).
MGCO comprises National Database Center, Regional, Station, and Municipal Data Centers.
MG supervises issuance and consolidation of records.
Local police support MG where MG offices are absent.
Clearance certificates issued at origin of application or local police stations.

DI: Provide intelligence on vessels/operators with criminal records.
DO: Guide SOP drafting, monitor implementation.
DL: Provide logistical support.
DC: Manage funding and assist in fee documentation.
DPCR: Oversee public information dissemination.
DPL: Approve MGCO organization, activation orders.
ITMS: Develop and update database system.
MG: Lead unit; manage issuance, SOP, data banks, security forms, coordination, logistical estimates, fiscal directives, stakeholder consultations, and publications.
Regional Directors (RDs), PROs: Support MG implementation and data dissemination.
IG: Support intelligence gathering.
HPG: Provide and update stolen engine/vehicle data.
CLG: Conduct forensic examinations (macro etching) on vehicle engines.
FS: Issue official receipts, coordinate payment systems, and support bond applications.

Require concerted, coordinated efforts among PNP units for monitoring criminal activities involving fishing vessels.
Consolidate information via MGCO.
Encourage lateral and vertical coordination among offices.

Violations of the memorandum circular subject to existing disciplinary sanctions.

Invalid provisions do not affect the validity of the rest of the memorandum circular.

Effective 15 days after filing with UP Law Center, per Revised Administrative Code procedures.

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