Coverage
- Applies to all Philippine-registered ships operating in Philippine waters.
- Includes ships regardless of hull construction.
- Specifically includes fishing vessels.
Definitions
- Administration: Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA).
- Cargo Ship: Any ship not a passenger ship.
- Fishing Vessel: Vessel for catching fish and other sea living resources.
- High Speed Craft: A craft with speed equal to or exceeding 0.1667 multiplied by the cube root of displacement in meters per second.
- Implementing Rules and Regulations: Rules pursuant to R.A. 9295.
- Passenger Ship: Ship authorized to carry passengers.
- Ship Safety Inspection System: Guidelines, procedures, standards for ship safety inspection of Philippine-registered ships.
General Policy Guidelines
- All Philippine-registered ships must secure applicable ship safety certificates prior to operation in Philippine waters.
- Certificates to be secured include but are not limited to:
- Passenger Ship Safety Certificate (PSSC)
- Cargo Ship Safety Certificate (CSSC)
- Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate (CSSCC)
- Cargo Ship Equipment Certificate (CSSEC)
- High-Speed Craft Safety Certificate (HSCSC)
- Exemption Certificate (EC)
- Minimum Safe Manning Certificate (MSMC)
- Fishing Vessel Safety Certificate (FVSC)
- Certificate of Fitness (CF)
- Other certificates as required by MARINA.
- Certificates issued only upon meeting SSIS Manual requirements.
Specific Provisions on Certificates
- PSSC: Issued to passenger ships, validity up to 12 months, extendable up to 3 months.
- CSSC: Issued to cargo ships, validity up to 5 years, with annual endorsement after inspection; endorsed validity extendable up to 3 months.
- CSSCC, CSSEC, CE: Issued to cargo ships carrying oil/dangerous products, validity up to 5 years, with annual endorsement.
- HSCSC: Issued to high-speed crafts (passenger or cargo), validity up to 12 months, extendable up to 3 months.
- FVSC: Issued to fishing vessels, validity up to 5 years, with annual endorsement; extendable up to 3 months.
- MSMC: Issued to all ships, validity up to 5 years, with annual endorsement.
- EC: Issued by MARINA to qualified ships; validity not exceeding applicable safety certificates.
Schedule of Fees and Charges
- Fees for ship certificates vary by certificate type, e.g., PSSC - PHP300, CSSC - PHP1,500 (valid 5 years, requires annual endorsement).
- Re-issuance and annual endorsement each cost PHP250.
- Inspection fees based on MARINA M.C. No. 183 or its amendments.
Penal Provisions
- Violations or non-compliance subject to fines and penalties under MARINA M.C. No. 120 or subsequent amendments.
Transitory Provision
- Certificate of Inspection of all ships to be replaced with specified safety certificates by March 31, 2005.
Repealing Clause
- Any inconsistent provisions of other MARINA Circulars are amended or modified accordingly.
Effectivity Clause
- The memorandum circular takes effect 15 days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation.