Law Summary
Qualification Requirements
- The surveying company/entity must employ a licensed Naval Architect and Marine Engineer (NAME).
- The approving/issuing authority within the company must also be a licensed NAME.
Documentary Requirements
- SEC Registration Certificate for corporations and partnerships.
- DTI Registration Certificate for single proprietors.
- Articles of Incorporation and By-laws (corporations) or Articles of Partnership (partnerships).
- Names and bio-data of all marine surveyors.
- Name of the approving/issuing authority.
Procedure for Accreditation
- Submit written application with all required documents to MARINA.
- Applications with incomplete documentation are rejected and returned.
- Certificate of Accreditation is issued upon fulfillment of qualifications and document submission.
- Previously registered companies/entities under MC 9 must re-apply under this Circular.
- Companies accredited by Philippine Coast Guard must seek accreditation under this Circular after their current accreditation expires.
Validity and Non-transferability of Certificate
- Accreditation certificate is valid for three years.
- Certificate cannot be transferred, alienated or used by another entity.
Reporting Requirements
- Submit updated marine surveyors list within 15 days of changes.
- Report replacement of approving/issuing authority within 15 days.
- File Annual Accomplishment Report within the first quarter of the following year.
- Reports must be original or true copies, duly attested by authorized representatives.
Withdrawal or Suspension of Operation
- Prior written notice to MARINA is required for withdrawal or suspension.
- Withdrawal cancels accreditation which must be returned to MARINA.
- Previously withdrawn companies must secure new accreditation before resuming operations.
Sanctions and Penalties
- MARINA may deny renewal or cancel accreditation for:
- Failure to maintain qualifications.
- Non-compliance with Revised Philippine Merchant Marine Rules and Regulations (RPMMRR).
- Violations of laws or MARINA rules, including this Circular.
- Fines up to Twenty-Five Thousand Pesos (P25,000) may be imposed in addition to other sanctions.
Repealing Clause
- All inconsistent prior issuances or parts thereof are repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.
Publication and Effectivity
- Circular takes effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.