Title
Regulations for High Speed Crafts Operation
Law
Mia Flag State Administration Advisory No. 15, S. 2000
Decision Date
Oct 23, 2000
MIA Flag State Administration Advisory No. 15, S. 2000 establishes regulations for the operation of high-speed crafts in Philippine waters, detailing compliance standards, licensing requirements, and structural adequacy as per the Philippine Merchant Marine Rules and Regulations and Memorandum Circular No. 148.
high speed
crafts
maritime law
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Compliance with Structural Standards

  • Compliance with recognized classification society structural standards is accepted as proof of structural adequacy.
  • The classification society must be recognized by the Philippine Administration.

Deck Department Licensing Requirements for High Speed Crafts

  • For crafts with tonnage 100 and below:
    • 1 Master
    • 2nd Mate
    • 1 Deck Officer
    • 3rd Mate
    • 1 Deck Rating
  • For crafts over 100 up to 250 tons:
    • 1 Master
    • Chief Mate
    • 1 Deck Officer
    • 3rd Mate
    • 1 Deck Rating
  • For crafts over 250 up to 500 tons:
    • 1 Master (Master Mariner)
    • 1 Deck Officer
    • 3rd Mate
    • 1 Deck Rating

Engine Department Licensing Requirements by Power and Manning

  • Below 1400 kW:
    • Unmanned machinery space: 1 Chief Engineer Officer (4th Marine Engineer)
    • Manned machinery space: 1 Chief Engineer Officer (3rd Marine Engineer), 1 2nd Engineer Officer (4th Marine Engineer)
  • Over 1400-2800 kW:
    • Unmanned: 1 Chief Engineer Officer (3rd Marine Engineer)
    • Manned: 1 Chief Engineer Officer (2nd Marine Engineer), 1 2nd Engineer Officer (4th Marine Engineer)
  • Over 2800-4200 kW:
    • Unmanned: 1 Chief Engineer Officer (2nd Marine Engineer)
    • Manned: 1 Chief Engineer Officer (2nd Marine Engineer), 1 2nd Engineer Officer (3rd Marine Engineer)
  • Over 4200-5400 kW:
    • Unmanned: 1 Chief Engineer Officer (Chief Marine Engineer)
    • Manned: 1 Chief Engineer Officer (Chief Marine Engineer), 1 2nd Engineer Officer (3rd Marine Engineer)
  • Over 5400-8200 kW:
    • Unmanned: 1 Chief Engineer Officer (Chief Marine Engineer), 1 2nd Engineer Officer (4th Marine Engineer)
    • Manned: 1 Chief Engineer Officer (Chief Marine Engineer), 1 2nd Engineer Officer (2nd Marine Engineer)
  • Over 8200-10200 kW:
    • Unmanned: 1 Chief Engineer Officer (Chief Marine Engineer), 1 2nd Engineer Officer (3rd Marine Engineer)
    • Manned: 1 Chief Engineer Officer (Chief Marine Engineer), 1 2nd Engineer Officer (2nd Marine Engineer), 1 Engine Officer (4th Marine Engineer)
  • Over 10200-24000 kW:
    • Unmanned: 1 Chief Engineer Officer (Chief Marine Engineer), 1 2nd Engineer Officer (2nd Marine Engineer)
    • Manned: 1 Chief Engineer Officer (Chief Marine Engineer), 1 2nd Engineer Officer (2nd Marine Engineer), 1 Engine Officer (3rd Marine Engineer)

Prevailing Provisions and Guidance

  • The provisions outlined in the Philippine Merchant Marine Rules and Regulations, 1997, and Memorandum Circular No. 148 govern the operation of High Speed Crafts.
  • These provisions shall prevail in all implementation, enforcement, and interpretation matters.
  • All relevant parties are advised to comply accordingly.

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