Title
MARINA Revised Fee Schedule, July 1986
Law
Mia Memorandum Circular No. 29-b
Decision Date
Jul 11, 1986
The Maritime Industry Authority implements a revised schedule of fees and fines for shipbuilding, repair, and shipping operations, establishing specific rates for various services including licensing, inspections, and importation processes.
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Ship Building and Ship Repair Fees

  • Processing Fee for Licensed Shipbuilder/Repairer: ₱650.
  • License Fees (Renewal): Class A (₱2,080), Class B (₱1,560), Class C (₱1,040).
  • Annual Shipyard Inspection Fees mirror license fee structure.
  • Authority to Import processing fee under P.D. No. 666: 1% invoice value.
  • Plan Approval Fee: ₱1.95 per section or sheet.
  • MARINA Seal Stamp: ₱1.95 per section/sheet.
  • Late Renewal Fee: Additional 50% per month of default.
  • Exemption Request Processing Fee under P.D. No. 1221: ₱2,000.

Shipping Operation Office Fees

  • Importation/charter of fishing vessel: ₱364 per vessel.
  • Importation/charter of other vessels: ₱1,248 per vessel.
  • Importation of vessel spare parts: 1% of invoice, min ₱625 max ₱1,625.
  • Local construction acquisition: ₱320 per vessel.
  • Importation of marine engines: ₱104 (15HP and above), ₱52 (below 15HP).

Survey and Inspection Fees

  • Fees vary by vessel size and location.
  • Metro Manila rates: ₱312 (below 500 GRT), ₱624 (500+ GRT).
  • Other regional fees detailed by city class and vessel GRT.

Domestic Shipping Office Fees

  • Import/charter: ₱1,200 per vessel (under 10 years), ₱9,600 (10 years and above).
  • Special Permit for temporary vessel utilization: ₱1,000 minimum.
  • Route Application: ₱50 per 100 GRT.
  • Vessel Re-routing Fees based on size, ranging from ₱50 to ₱500 per new port link.

Overseas Shipping Office Fees

  • Charter/import: ₱10,000 first 3 years plus ₱2,000 yearly thereafter.
  • Expatriate employment application: ₱2,000.
  • Special Permit for temporary utilization: ₱1,500 (barter trade), ₱1,000 others.
  • Accreditation of overseas shipping companies: ₱3,000.
  • Name change and related certification fees: ₱100 - ₱300.
  • Charter contract amendments, extensions, novations: Fees equal to new applications.
  • Export/import-related waiver fees under E.O. 769: ₱25-₱50, varying by waiver type.
  • Penalties for loading without waiver escalate from ₱5,000 to ₱20,000.

Miscellaneous Fees and Charges

  • Lay-up fees based on vessel deadweight (DW): ranges ₱0 to ₱80,000.
  • Export clearance fees for vessels above certain GRT thresholds: ₱300 to ₱500.
  • Endorsement for tax exemption under P.D. 760 and certification under P.D. 215: ₱500 each.

These fees are mandatory and reflect MARINA's regulatory system for licensing, vessel operation, inspection, and compliance enforcement within the Philippine maritime industry.


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