General Provisions
- Marine surveying companies/entities previously accredited must re-accredit within one year or face automatic cancellation
- Accreditation is a prerequisite to permits, licenses, authorities, and incentives related to marine surveying administered by MARINA
- Certification to conduct loadline assignment must be secured for loadline-related certificates to be valid in vessel registration
- Entities involved in vessel construction or drydocking are not eligible for accreditation
Definitions
- Marine Surveying: Includes maritime surveys, inspections, technical research for purposes such as classification, loadline assignment, marine insurance, maritime liens, certification, cost evaluation, etc.
- Loadline Assignment: Calculation and marking of loadline drafts on vessels following PMMRR and international conventions
- Certificate of Authority to Conduct Loadline Assignment: MARINA-issued document authorizing companies to conduct loadline surveys and issue loadline certificates
Qualification Requirements
- Must have at least one licensed naval architect and marine engineer (RENAMARE)
- Approving officer must also be a RENAMARE
- Loadline surveyors require specific licenses and minimum experience in loadline survey work
- Two loadline surveyors (one RENAMARE) must pass a MARINA exam and interview, except those previously appointed by PCG
Documentary Requirements
- Registration certificates (SEC or DTI depending on entity type)
- Articles of Incorporation/By-laws
- List and bio-data of marine surveyors
- Names and licenses of approving officers and surveyors
- Additional documents for loadline assignment authority include appointments from classification societies and proof of examination passing
Procedure for Accreditation and Loadline Assignor Appointment
- Written application with complete documentary requirements to MARINA
- Incomplete documents result in application rejection and return
- Accreditation certificate issued upon qualification and requirements fulfillment; loadline assignor appointment issued simultaneously or separately
Qualifying Examination
- Annual exams conducted by MARINA Screening Committee
- Committee composed of multi-disciplinary directors and a licensed naval architect/marine engineer
- Exam details announced publicly, results published and posted at MARINA
Validity of Certificates
- Accreditation certificates valid for 3 years
- Loadline assignor appointments valid for 1 year
- Both certificates are non-transferable and exclusive to holder use
Fees and Charges
- Accreditation certificate fee: P800.00
- Loadline assignor appointment fee: P400.00 (in addition to accreditation fee)
- Fees exclude documentary stamps mandated by law
Reporting Requirements
- Submit updated listings of marine surveyors within 15 days of changes
- Notify replacement of approving officer within 15 days
- Annual accomplishment report due first quarter following year
- Reports must be originals or certified true copies
Withdrawal or Suspension of Operation
- Prior written notice to MARINA required for withdrawal or suspension
- Automatic cancellation of accreditation; certificate must be surrendered
- New accreditation required before resuming operation
Sanctions and Penalties
- Operating with expired accreditation/appointment: fines escalating from P100/day plus warning to P25,000 plus license non-renewal
- Operating without valid accreditation/appointment: higher fines escalating from P200/day to P25,000
- Violations of qualifications, regulations or laws: fines starting at P10,000 plus warnings up to cancellation of license and P25,000 fines
Repealing Clause
- Inconsistent prior memoranda and issuances repealed, modified or amended accordingly
Effectivity
- Takes effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines