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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Amidst the prevailing uncertainties inthe economic environment, the MARINAfor CY 2002 continued with firm resolve toperform its mandated tasks. Key reformswere put in place in priority areas.Government initiatives and programswere adopted and instituted to sustaineconomic growth, promote safety of lifeand property at sea and make ourseafarers more competitive globally.

Topping our achievement for CY 2002was the successful hosting of the 20th

APEC Transportation Working Group(TPT-WG) in Manila last 4-6 March 2002.Upon the assumption of the Philippines inJanuary 2002 as Lead Shepherd (Chair)Economy of the Asia-Pacific EconomicCooperation the MARINA was designatedas the Agency to perform the role asLead Shepherd. The Authority receivedpositive feedbacks/superlative commentsfrom the participants from variouseconomies on the efficient handling of theadministrative and substantive issuesraised during the meeting.

In response to the ever-changingdemands of our partners in the industryand to serve better the riding public, theAuthority effectually reviewed variousexisting policies on shipping operationsresulting in the issuance of severalMemorandum Circulars, AdministrativeOrders and Flag State AdministrationAdvisories, clarifying and/or amendingexisting rules and regulations.

Provide Assistance to Small VesselOperators

In line with the pro-poor program ofthe government, Memorandum CircularNo. 172 was approved for the permanent

implementation of pro-poor vessel fees

and simplified procedures in thesubmission of required documents.Previously, the validity of this programhas been extended to cover theremaining unregistered motorboat/bancaoperators and boatbuilders.

Improve Competence of FilipinoSeafarers

Further strengthening maritimesafety, Memorandum Circular No. 171was amended with the issuance ofMemorandum Circular No. 173 to includedeck officers and ratings onboarddomestic vessels except those holders ofvalid 1995 STCW Certificates.

The Memorandum of AgreementBetween SECOJ and MARINA wassigned on 20 February 2002 to implementthe 13th batch of the training program. Atotal of 25 cadets, 13 deck and 12 engine,were sent to Japan to undergo the 14 -month training program.

To determine the technical adequacyand capability of training centers in theconduct of training programs required bythe MARINA for officers and crew onboard Philippine-registered shipsoperating in Philippine waters,Memorandum Circular No. 174 wasapproved.

Promote Maritime Safety

The mandatory display of themaximum authorized passenger capacityfor passenger-carrying motor bancas withopen-deck accommodations and similarwatercrafts is required thru the issuanceof Memorandum Circular 175.

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The wearing or holding of lifejacketsby passengers of motorized bancas andsimilar transport carrying passengersfrom boarding and/or prior to departureuntil disembarkation at the designatedport was made mandatory underMemorandum Circular No. 176.

Memorandum Circular No. 177ensures the proper recording of anytransactions or events that may affect theright or interest of persons who may havetaken charge of or acquired beneficialinterest over a Philippine-registered shipso that responsibilities for liabilities thatmay be incurred in the operation of suchships can be pinpointed.

Memorandum Circular No. 152 on themandatory drydocking of ships wasamended with the issuance ofMemorandum Circular No. 178 to coverall Philippine-registered domestic shipsexcept motorized bancas with outriggers.

All Philippine-registered ship/fishingvessels operating in Philippine waters, ortemporarily utilized in overseastrade/international waters, are nowrequired to secure a minimum safemanning certificate with the issuance ofMemorandum Circular No. 179 whichshall serve as the basis to determinewhether a ship is safely manned or notwhen proceeding to sea.

To ensure the protection andconvenience of the riding public,guidelines governing the counting andmanifesting and the proper recording ofall persons carried on board passengerships, are spelled out in MemorandumCircular No. 180.

Under the project, Promotion of ShipInspection Systems and Technique in thePhilippines, JICA experts conductedseminars/lectures on ship design, safety

management system, ship stability, shipinspection procedures and other relatedship inspection systems and technique.

Pursue Bilateral Agreements

In line with the country’s promotionand facilitation of bilateral trade, linkageswere established in the form of fora, trademissions, conferences and cooperationvisits to strengthen maritime/shipping tieswith our Asian bilateral partners andthose of other countries.

Financial Performance

The Authority’s revenue for CY 2002amounted to Ph136,920,071.71 which is23% lower than the Ph178,429,167.92posted in CY 2001. The downtrend wasthe result of the uncertainties in theeconomic environment earlier cited.

Human Resource

The Authority performed its mandatedfunctions with a total personnelcomplement of 462 during the year.Contractual workers were hired toaugment the workforce, specifically at theRegional Office. While key officials in theregions are predominantly male, theirfemale counterparts dominated thepopulation of the organization as a whole.Trainings were undertaken for careerdevelopment and growth.

For the past 28 years, the MARINAhas weathered every storm it hasencountered, whether it be internal orexternal. Overcoming these challengesgave the Authority the strength and theresolve to continuously face thechallenges that may still come in the daysahead.

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PROMOTIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES

To address the needs and problemsbesetting the industry specifically onmaritime safety and to make ourseafarers competitive globally, theMARINA Board approved the followingMemorandum Circulars:

1. Memorandum Circular No. 172 –Permanent Implementation ofthe Pro-poor Vessel Fees.

This MC provides the permanentimplementation of pro-poor vessel feesand simplified procedures in thesubmission of required documents.

2. Memorandum Circular No. 173 –Amendments to MemorandumCircular No. 171 on RecurrencyTraining

By January 2003, only deckofficers and ratings who haveundergone the required recurrencytraining shall be allowed onboard shipsplying domestic voyages. Thisregulation is envisioned to enhancecompetence of crew on board domesticvessels.

3. Memorandum Circular No. 174 –Rules on the Accreditation ofMaritime Training Centers in theConduct of Training Programsfor Domestic Seafarers

The MARINA shall conduct aninspection prior to accreditation/re-accreditation of the applicant trainingcenter to determine its technicaladequacy and capability to carry out thetraining. The MARINA may likewiseconduct unannounced inspectionwhenever necessary. Results of theinspection shall be given to theapplicant within five (5) days aftertermination of the inspection.

4. Memorandum Circular No. 175 –Mandatory Display of theMaximum Authorized PassengerCapacity for Passenger-CarryingBancas with Open-DeckAccommodation and SimilarWatercrafts.

All motor bancas with open-deckaccommodation and/or similarwatercrafts carrying passengers,including those used in tourism-relatedactivities shall display their maximumauthorized passenger capacity on thefreeboard side of the watercraft whichcan be seen and read by boardingpassengers and in a conspicuous placeonboard the watercraft which can beseen and read by passengers while onboard.

5. Memorandum Circular No. 176 –Wearing or Holding ofLifejackets by Passengers ofMotorized Bancas and SimilarWater Transport CarryingPassengers

This MC requires all passengersto wear or hold their lifejackets as acompulsory/mandatory procedure at alltimes from boarding and/or prior todeparture until disembarkation at thedesignated port, or when transferringto/boarding another ship to enable themto reach the shore or port or other shipsand during the voyage to the designatedport of disembarkation.

6. Memorandum Circular No. 177 –Regulations Amending ChapterXV of the 1997 PMMR on theRegistration, Documentationand Licensing of Ships.

This MC prescribes therequirements for theregistration/documentation and licensing

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of all types of motorized ships of morethan 3.0 ton gross, including fishingvessels, ships, regardless of sizeoperating as a public carrier pursuant tothe Public Service Act, as amended.

7. Memorandum Circular No. 178 –Amendments to MemorandumCircular No. 152 on theMandatory Drydocking of Ships.

Only shipyards licensed by theAdministration shall be authorized toundertake or carry out drydockingactivities. The Administration shall adoptsystems and procedures that will beimplemented in monitoring thedrydocking activities undertaken by theshipyards.

8. Memorandum Circular No. 179 –Issuance of the Minimum SafeManning Certificate forPhilippine-Registered Ships /Fishing Vessels Operating inPhilippine Waters or TemporarilyUtilized in OverseasTrade/International Waters.

All Philippine-registeredships/fishing vessels operating inPhilippine waters, or temporarily utilizedin overseas trade/international waters,shall be required to secure a MinimumSafe Manning Certificate which shall bethe basis for determining whether a shipis safely manned when proceeding toseas.

9. Memorandum Circular No. 180 –Rules to Govern PassengerManifests on Board PhilippineRegistered Passenger Ships.

This MC provides guidelinesgoverning the counting and manifestingof all persons carried on boardpassenger ships, to ensure that allpersons on board are duly and properlyrecorded in the Passenger Manifest.

Flag State Administration AdvisoriesIssued

1. Advisory No. 22-02 –Implementation and Enforcementof the Exclusion and Safety ZonesEstablished under ProclamationNo. 72

2. Advisory No. 23-02 –Implementation of the Code of SafePractice for Cargo Stowage andSecuring in Domestic Shipping

3. Advisory No. 24-02 – SpecialAuthority to Operate Passengerand/or Cargo Liner Vessels DuringLenten Season from 22 March to01 April 2002

4. Advisory No. 25-02 –Compulsory/MandatoryWearing/Holding of Lifejackets forPassengers

5. Advisory No. 26-02 – Effectivity ofthe 2000 Amendments to theInternational Convention for theSafety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)1974, as amended

6. Advisory No. 27-02 – AdditionalMeasures to Ensure Safety andSecurity

7. Advisory No. 28-02 – SpecialAuthority to Operate Passengerand/or Cargo Liner Ships DuringHoliday Season

8. Advisory No. 29-02 – Amendmentto MARINA MC 159 on Coverage

9. Advisory No. 30-02 – Crowd/CrisisManagement and Human BehaviorTraining on Passenger and Ro-RoPassenger Ships and Training onDeck and Engine Watchkeeping

10. Advisory No. 31-02 – Addendum toMARINA MC 143 on Coverage

11. Advisory No. 32-02 – MARINA-PCG-PPA Joint Ship SafetyInspection

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SUPERVISORY AND REGULATORY ACTIVITIES

� DOMESTIC SHIPPING SECTOR

No. of Domestic Shipping Companies Accredited under MC No. 79

617

585

560

570

580

590

600

610

620

actual 2002 actual 2001

A 6% increase was registered forthe year 2002. New players wereencouraged to venture into shippingbusiness due to the abundance of cheapersecond hand vessels which are for sale inthe market.

No. of Domestic Vessels Approved for Acquisition (including Fishing Vessels)

22

78

21

15

74

11

01020304050607080

actual 2002 actual 2001

bareboat importation local const.

A total of 121 vessels were acquiredfor this year as against 100 last year or anincrease of 21%. Bareboat Chartering wentup by 47%, Importation showed a slightincrease of 5%. Meanwhile, LocalConstruction almost doubled, increasing by91%.

Shipowning is a very expensivebusiness option. The capital cost involvedin acquiring a vessel is so high that most

operators opt to acquire vessels thru boatchartering. Government support in terms ofincentives, or affordable financing toFilipino shipowners is lacking. While theoverseas shipping sector enjoys a relativelytax-free environment, the domesticshipping is being taxed heavily. Aside fromleveling the playing field with respect toincentives, the domestic shipping sectormust be properly deregulated, governmentregulatory requirements streamlined,trading practice improved to make thesector globally competitive. Further, accessto affordable financing be given. Our localshipowners do not have access toalternative sourcing of funding like foreignloans which offer lower interest rate thancommercial banks because of ourantiquated legal regime.

Local construction registered aremarkable increase due mainly to theTsuneishi Heavy Industries which produceda number of vessels for export.

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No. of Vessels Registered

2873 27382312

2376

0500

10001500200025003000

actual 2002 actual 2001

CVR CO

With the permanent implementation ofthe pro-poor fees and the simplifiedprocedures in the submission of requireddocuments under MC No. 172, this year’sdata on the number of vessels registerednoted an overall increase of 20% or 5611as against the 4688 vessels of last year.

No. of Special Permits/Exemption Permits Issued for Overseas Vessels Deployed in the Domestic Trade

103

118

95

100

105

110

115

120

actual 2002 actual 2001

A 13% decrease was noted whichcan be attributed to a decrease inissuance of Exemption Permit due to thetermination of contract for governmentprojects where such vessels are beingutilized.

Quasi-Judicial Issuances

722

16552045

841

1460

2216

0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

actual 2002 actual 2001

CPC PA SP

Overall issuances for this yearshowed a minimal decrease of 2% overthose issued last year due mainly to thetargeted policy of the Authority to issuemore PAs rather than SPs. Records wouldshow that this was achieved as there wasan increase of 13% in the issuance of PAs.

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No. of Deletion Certificates Issued

48

73

01020304050607080

actual 2002 actual 2001

There was a decrease of 34% overthat of last year’s data as there were fewervessels deleted from the Philippine registry.

� OVERSEAS SHIPPING SECTOR

No. of Overseas Shipping Companies Accredited under MC 33-A

57

12

53

20

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

actual 2002 actual 2001

MC 33-A MC 6/9

The accreditation of overseasshipping companies under MC 33-Aincreased by 8%, 57 as against 53 due inpart to the mandatory renewal ofcompany’s accreditation every after three(3) years. Accreditation of other maritime-related companies under MC 6/9 however,decreased by 40%.

No. of Overseas Vessels Approved for Acquisition

58

1

37

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

actual 2002 actual 2001

Bareboat Importation

Vessel acquisition thru bareboatchartering grew by 57%, 58 as against 37,while only 1 vessel was acquired thruimportation as against none last year. More shipowners were encouraged tobareboat charter vessels due to a relativelytax-free environment, obviously becauseshipowning is a more expensive optionbecause of the huge capital outlayrequirement.

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No. of Overseas Vessels Registered

93

1

83

3

0

20

40

60

80

100

actual 2002 actual 2001

CVR CO

With the increase in vesselacquisition thru bareboat chartering for2002, more CVRs were issued/re-issued/extended which resulted to anincrease of 12%. Only one (1) CO wasissued this year as only one (1) vessel wasacquired thru importation.

No. of Special Permits Issued for Domestic Vessels Deployed in the International Trade

64

68

62

63

64

65

66

67

68

actual 2002 actual 2001

Overall issuances decreased by 6%which can be attributed to the decline in theissuance of Special Permit in the BIMP-EAGA route specifically in the ZamboangaCity-Labuan, Malaysia-Zamboanga Citytrading due to the following reasons:

� Continuous devaluation of the peso;� Economic recession hitting the Asian

countries;� Present utilization of steel-hulled

vessels which has more cargocapacity than the wooden-hulledvessels;

� Most operators use the regular andweekly operations of theZamboanga City-Sandakan,Malaysia-Zamboanga City for thetransshipment of their cargoes; and,

� Some traders ventured into thelucrative but illegal business of riceimportation

No. of Deletion Certificates Issued

91

55

0

20

40

60

80

100

actual 2002 actual 2001

With the re-flagging of vessels to itsoriginal registry, more deletion certificateswere issued manifesting an increase of66% over those issued last year.

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� SHIPBUILDING & SHIP REPAIR SECTOR

No. of Licenses Issued/Renewed

175

164

158160162164166168170172174176

actual 2002 actual 2001

A 7% increase was registered in thelicensing of SBSR entities due in part to thepermanent implementation of the pro-poorfees and the simplified procedures in thesubmission of the required documents. Theboatbuilding sector accounted for 24%,afloat ship repair, 39% and SBSR, 25%.

No. of Companies Inspected

227

205

190195200205210215220225230

actual 2002 actual 2001

This activity is dependent on thenumber of licenses issued to SBSRentities. Since there were more entitieslicensed this year, it follows that moreinspection activities were undertakenwhich registered an 11% increase.

No. of Permits Issued

42

47

394041424344454647

actual 2002 actual 2001

More vessels were deleted from thePhilippine registry, and were flagged out toits original registry. Thus, thesurveillance/monitoring activities conductedon vessels for this year posted an 11%decrease.

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� MARITIME MANPOWER SECTOR

No. of SIRBs Issued

105404

123240

95000

100000

105000

110000

115000

120000

125000

actual 2002 actual 2001

There was a decrease of 14% in theissuance of SIRB, which can be attributedto the reduction in the number of accreditedmaritime schools from 118 to 76 as of 03June 2002.

No. of Harbor Pilot/MAP/MIP/BC/MDM Licenses Issued

24784

24,093

23600

23800

24000

24200

24400

24600

24800

actual 2002 actual 2001

There was an increase of 3% for theissuance of licenses this year. The biggestcontribution was from the issuance ofSPUO at 51% closely followed by MBOL at43%.

No. of Qualification Documents Certificates (QDC) Issued

9428

2517

0

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000

actual 2002 actual 2001

The Authority started issuing QDCcertificates only in August 2001. As aconsequence, the issuance of QDCcertificates for this year registered a 275%increase.

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REGIONAL OPERATIONS

Region 1 –Northern Luzon Regional Office (NORLUMRO)

Despite budget and logisticalconstraints, the NORLUMRO was able toestablish the Agency’s presence in itsarea of jurisdiction, which covers thewhole of Northern Luzon. Mobileregistrations were conducted in coastalareas of Region I and in the inlandwaterways of Region II, particularly inCagayan Valley and Isabela. Also,operators were enjoined to have theiroperations franchised. As a result ofthese mobile activities, 49 CPC and 61PA applications were received by thisoffice as of November 2002. The mostnotable application received which waseventually issued a PA was for the198.26 GRT passenger cargo vessel, MVIVATAN PRINCESS operated by theBatanes Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Inc.in the developmental route Currimao,Ilocos Norte – Calayan, Cagayan –Basco, Batanes – Itbayat, Batanes. Thisis the first medium-scale operation in theregion.

In close coordination with theNorthern Luzon Coast Guard District andLocal Government Units Officials, theAgency’s Memorandum Circularscovering safety were implemented withdue consideration to the operatingconditions and requirements peculiar tothe region.

As a member of the DOTC’sRegional Management Council (RMC),NORLUMRO participated actively in all ofthe council’s undertakings, particularly in“Oplan Kalakbay 2002” and in theenforcement on land transport rules andregulations. In view of the success of thelatter inter-agency activity, a resolutionwas adopted to make every 3rd

Wednesday of every month as a lawenforcement monitoring day. This jointactivity will be beneficial to NORLUMROwhen it implements the Joint InspectionProgram of the DOTC (MARINA-PPA-PCG) in terms of experience gained andimproved interagency coordination.

Region 4 – Batangas Maritime Regional Office (BMRO)

Towards the 2nd quarter of 2002 anew Director was assigned at the BMRO.First activity undertaken under the newleadership was the celebration of theNational Maritime Week which was on22-29 September 2002. Coordination withthe different government agencies tosupport this undertaking was made.

In line with the implementation ofMC170, 171 and 175, the licensureexamination for MIP, MAP, BC and MDM

was conducted which generated a total of100 examinees. Similarly, the NMD-funded Shipboard Training Program wasalso conducted with 26 Deck and 9Engine cadets as candidates.

A meeting was held last 18December 2002 with concerned agenciesin connection with the implementation ofthe MARINA-PCG-PPA Joint InspectionProgram pursuant to DOTC Order No.2002-46.

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Region 5 – Legaspi Maritime Regional Office (LMRO)

In the light of the issuance ofMemorandum Circular No. 172 or thepermanent implementation of the pro-poor reduced fees as a contribution of theshipbuilding/shiprepair sector, all buildersof motor vessels of 3 GRT and aboveshall be issued a Shipbuilders Licenseand shall be charged a corresponding feeof five hundred pesos (P500.00).

Relative to the attendance of thetechnical staff in the Program for theCompletion of the NSM Code Auditor’sTraining Course last 17 July 2002 held atthe Central Office, LMRO personnel had

been tasked to ensure that shippingcompanies shall follow the specificrequirements of the Code with referenceto the applicable rules and regulations.

A public dissemination program onthe recently approved MC Nos. 175-180geared towards the local shipowners wasconducted on 25 November 2002 atRawis, Legaspi City to make the localshipowners aware of their safetyresponsibilities.

Region 6 – Iloilo Maritime Regional Office (IMRO)

The Iloilo Maritime Regional Office(IMRO) was among the governmentagencies tapped by the Provincialgovernment of Iloilo to help curb if noteliminate illegal fishing activities in theregion. The Office intensified itscampaign in coordination with BFAR,PNP, PCG and MARICOM. Similarly, thelegalization of the Alubijod Motor BancaAssociation in the province of Guimaraswas undertaken with 25 vessels havingbeen registered.

As the lead Agency in thecelebration of the National Maritime Weeklast 22-29 September 2002, IMROcoordinated with such agencies as PCG,PPA, DAR, DENR and PNP Maricom, themaritime schools and training centers, the

shipping companies and other maritime-related private agencies for thisundertaking.

A series of licensure examinationsfor Major Patron, Marine Diesel Mechanicand Boat Captain were conducted by thisOffice pursuant to MC 170, 171 and 175.Two (2) maritime training centers wereinspected relative to their application forpermit to offer MARINA RecurrencyTraining for Safe Navigation and CollisionRegulation, Crowd Management andEngine Watchkeeping. A seminar onAlternative Technology in Boatbuildingwas conducted with the attendees to theseminar forming an association tomaximize funding support from othergovernment agencies.

Region 7 – Cebu Maritime Regional Office (CMRO)

The CMRO is the highest revenuegenerating regional office with the biggestnumber of manpower discharging the

functions of the Agency at the regionallevel.

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To enhance the capability ofMARINA personnel for ship inspectionand safety management, the CMRO twicehosted the training on Promotion of ShipInspection and Technique Project in theRepublic of the Philippines attended bypersonnel from other regional offices. Thetopics covered are databasemanagement system of ship inspectionand stability, IMO, HSC Code, MARPOL73/78 and life-saving and fire-fightingequipment with practical exercisesconducted at the Tsuneishi HeavyIndustries in Balamban, Cebu.

In line with the implementation ofthe 13th Batch of the MARINA-SECOJTraining Program, the Office facilitatedthe conduct of the written examinationand interview of applicants. Out of the 25

examinees, 3 passed the preliminaryscreening but only 2 were actually sent toJapan for the 1-year apprenticeshiptraining onboard Japanese vessels.

Pursuant to Memorandum CircularNo. 170, the Office conducted thelicensure examination for Major Patrons,Boat Captain and Marine DieselMechanics. One hundred twenty-six (126)applicants took the examination.

To enhance maritime safety, JICAshort-term experts conducted a seminaron Ship Stability and Safety at Sea whichwas attended by 150 participants. On thelast day of the seminar, the participantswere brought to the port area for anactual demonstration on ship stability onboard a local vessel.

Region 8 – Tacloban Maritime Regional Office (TMRO)

For this year, this Office conductedan intensive monitoring/apprehension andfranchising campaign between themonths of May – June and October –November among shipowners/operatorscalling in the port of Tacloban City andNaval, Biliran. These areas were foundteeming with “colorum” operators. Sincesaid months are considered passengerpeak season, it is therefore the best timeof the year to promote and enforceMARINA rules and regulations. Duringthese months MARINA enforcers arelikewise directed to conduct monitoring onpassenger overloading and the like. Thegoal, of course, is to capture the scores ofand/or legalize the operation ofshipowners/operators of “colorum” watertransportation through monitoring,apprehension and franchising campaign.

The aforecited campaign resultedin the considerable increase on thefollowing:

(a) number of applicants for themonths of June and November;

(b) number of authorizedoperators/vessels in the islandsof Leyte and Biliran; and,

(c) collection of fees and charges interms of applications forregistration of vessels,CPC/PA/SP, and penaltiesresulting from apprehensionsand/or Show Cause Orders.

For other government offices, suchas the Department of Trade and Industry(DTI) and Bureau of Internal Revenue(BIR), the said campaign benefited themas well with the applicants having tosecure Certificate of Business NameRegistration (CBNR) and TaxIdentification Number (TIN) from suchoffices.

Cognizant of the need for a data-based information system that is timely,relevant and workable, this Office has

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started preparing and conceptualizing inmid-1998 what is now called a DomesticShipping Information System (DOSIS).The onset of the year witnessed theformal launching of the said system.

DOSIS is mostly based onTMRO’s available data and resources. Itprovides and helps facilitate the recordingand gathering of information relative to

the domestic shipping industry in theregion. It basically covers all applications,issuances and other relevant informationgathered from the Registration andLicensing Sector (RLS) and the DomesticShipping and Franchising Sector (DSFS).

Shown below are the system’s scope and capabilities:

DOSISScope Capabilities

Vessel Documentation Issuance of CO/CVROwner Accreditation Issuance of Certificate of AccreditationShow Cause Recording of SCO issuancesFranchise Tracking Issuance of CPC/PA/SP including Rider

Any data gathering regarding the aboveissuances

To make the system efficient andeffective, the concerned Offices have toreligiously observe the encoding of therequired information based on thedocuments such as the CI/ICI/PO,CO/CVR, BRL/CWL, SPUO, CPC/PA/SPapplications and issuances, PassengerInsurance Policy, SSI, Certificates

of Accreditation and Business Name

Registration among others. With theabsence of networking, this Office resortsto a weekly synchronization of the systemin order to maintain the timeliness ofinformation and facilitate the encoding ofdata.

Region 9 – Zamboanga Maritime Regional Office (ZMRO)

The role of the local shippingindustry in the region as a potenteconomic force cannot be ignored.Behind this force is the implementing armof MARINA, the Zamboanga MaritimeRegional Office. For nineteen years sinceits establishment in Region 9, ZMRO hasstaunchly supported all maritime-relatedprograms and projects contributing to thegrowth of the shipping industry in this partof the country.

One project which was organizedto address the complaints of the ridingpublic on the services of vessels is TASK

FORCE BARKO – Kalinisan. This wasinitially implemented on 02 May 2002.The Task Force is chaired by the ZMROand has the following member agencies:PPA-ZC, PCG-ZC and the Bureau ofQuarantine and International HealthSurveillance (BQIHS-ZC). Already, a totalof 21 passenger vessels homeported inZamboanga have been covered by theinspection and evaluation on sanitationand services. Further inspection willresume in January 2003.

The ZMRO has also scheduled an“Outreach Program” on the issuance of

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SIRB in Pagadian City this year.Graduates from Maritime Schools inPagadian City are target of this activity.Support to the SECOJ has also beensignificant. This year, the ZMRO hasendorsed three (3) deck cadets to thesaid scholarship.

The introduction of High SpeedCraft (HSC) in Region 9 has also been abig factor that led to economic upsurge in

the region. There is now a faster meansof transport of people and goods in soshort a time at reasonable rates. To date,six (6) High-Speed Crafts are registeredin the ZMRO. One HSC, MV WEESAMEXPRESS NO. 05 of 230.62 grosstonnage has been granted operation inthe Zamboanga City – Sandakan,Malaysia route via Bongao, Tawi-Tawi.Said route takes less than 8 hours oftravel.

Region 10 – Cagayan de Oro Maritime Regional Office (CDOMRO)

As the saying goes: “If themountain cannot go to Mohammed, then,let Mohammed go to the mountain”. Thisin effect was what CDOMRO did whenMARINA Memorandum Circular No. 164on the “Rules Governing the Adoptionand Implementation of a QualificationDocument Certification (QDC) System inthe Domestic Trade” took effect and thetime frame for compliance by theseafarers was very uncomfortably short.This Office undertook a series ofinformation dissemination initiatives byconducting briefings and interactions withship’s crew on board domestic vesselscalling at ports under its area ofjurisdiction. And this was done on a daily

basis during significant occasions like thecelebration of the National MaritimeWeek.

Interacting personally with theship’s crew was very effective and foundto be mutually productive. Deeperawareness regarding MARINA’s latestpolicies/issuances, systems andprocedures resulted to a more orderlyand efficient availment of certificates bythe seafarers. As a result, since the startof its implementation until present,CDOMRO issued a total of 2,046 QDC toseafarers without causing too muchdisruption on the part of seafarers onboard.

Region 11 – Davao Maritime Regional Office (DMRO)

The Davao Maritime RegionalOffice is the first to produce a regionalmaritime industry profile in compact disc(CD). The presentation in powerpointshall be an effective reference forshippers, shipowners, governmententities, businessmen, educators andstudents as it is enhanced by visualoverture of facts and data.

Cognizant of the need to ensurethe efficient and effective discharge bythe MARINA of its functions relative to thesupervision of vessel lay-up operations,the office assumed the functions involving

lay-up of vessels per AO No. 09-02 dated23 July 2002, which include theacceptance and processing ofapplications for issuance of lay-up permitand departure clearance; the collection ofcorresponding fees; and the exercise ofsupervisory functions over lay-upactivities in Malalag Bay, Davao del Sur.

The Office actively coordinatedwith the Growth and Equity in Mindanao(GEM) Program, the Davao City Chamberof Commerce, Inc. and the LGUs inidentifying specific investments in themaritime industry that will boost the

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economy of the region. The Malalag Lay-up site in Davao del Sur, and theSOCKSARGEN Maritime Industrial Park(MIP) are the emerging bright spots.Similar activity was undertaken when the

Office formed part of the delegation in aTrade Mission to Brunei Darussalam ofthe BIMP-EAGA WG on Sea Linkagesinitiative.

Region 12 – Cotabato Mariitme Regional Office (COTMRO)

Region 12 has a strategic positionand role in the over-all development ofMindanao. It comprises a critical part ofSouthern Mindanao Agri-Industrial Hub ofEAGA. Its direct access to internationalsea lanes through Moro Gulf, CelebesSea and Iligan Bay as well as throughZamboanga City and Iligan City makes itsgeographic location a unique advantagefor wider trade and cultural linkages withthe growing economies of Malaysia,Brunei, Singapore and Indonesia. Thispaved the way for the shipping industry inthe region to prosper. With this kind oftrend, MARINA 12 positively got involvedin the economic growth anddevelopmental initiatives as it is thebackbone of the domestic shippingindustry. Subsequently, this Office hasgrown for 10 (10) years now by providingsupport and services to all maritime-related programs and projects, whichcontributed to the economic developmentof the region. Its region-wide presencebrings strength to the shipping industry.

For this year, MARINA 12responded to the emerging needs anddevelopment of the maritime industry.This Office conducted informationdissemination drive on registration andlicensing to operators engaged incommercial fishing in the area of SultanKudarat and Lanao del Norte incoordination with the Bureau of Fisheries.It responded to the needs of shippingoperators (wooden-hulled) especially onthe issuance of SPUO to vessels above35 GRT, manning requirements and otherMARINA-related policies.

Issuance of EAGA Permitcontributed to the smooth tradingtransaction in the BIMP-EAGA area. Amodern vessel currently operating in theCotabato – Kalamansig route facilitatedthe fast shipment of passengers andcargoes with short travel time andreasonable rates. The Office continuedthe enforcement/implementation of latestpolicies and programs of the Authority.

Further, with the turn-over of theGeneral Santos Extension Office fromDMRO per AO No. 12-02 dated 13August 2002, have given this Office widerrange of responsibility for further growthand development. As such, MARINA 12steadfastly conducted meetings withfishing operators to establish goodrapport and give servicesupport/assistance on problemsencountered relative to fishing industryconsidering that General Santos City hasa vast number of fishing vessels plyingboth local and international trade.

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ADMINISTRATIVE, FINANCE, MANAGEMENT andORGANIZATION

Profile of Personnel Complement

The Office performed its mandatedfunctions with a total complement of 462during the year. Contractual workers werehired to augment the workforce,specifically at the Regional level.

As of November 2002, MARINA had apredominantly female population.However, males dominated at theregional level population.

Percentage Distribution of Employees by Sex

Area Number Male FemaleActual % Actual %

Total 462 216 47 246 53Central Office 256 100 39 156 61Regional Office 206 116 56 90 44

Distribution of Employees by Salary Grade

SalaryGrade

Number Central Office Regional Office

Total % Male Female Male Female Male FemaleActual 462 100 216 246 100 156 116 901-9 141 31 78 63 32 43 46 2010-14 51 11 11 40 5 18 6 2215-18 159 34 78 81 34 41 44 4019-22 63 14 27 36 15 29 12 723 & above 48 10 23 25 16 23 7 2

Distribution of Employees by Age Group

Age Group Number Central Office Regional OfficeTotal % Male Female Male Female Male Female

Actual 462 100 216 246 100 156 116 9021-25 13 3 5 8 3 4 2 426-30 39 8 17 22 8 11 9 1131-35 68 15 30 38 9 23 21 1536-40 104 23 48 56 29 30 19 2641-45 109 24 61 48 27 27 34 2146-50 62 13 26 36 12 27 14 951-55 34 7 18 16 5 12 13 456-60 22 5 6 16 5 12 1 4

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61 & above 11 2 7 4 7 4 - -Key Officials

MARINA key officials arepredominantly male, with 59% (13) asagainst 41% (9) for female, continuing atrend that has existed since its creation.But this trend has been reversed forDivision Chief positions, with 60% (15) ofpositions being occupied by females, withtheir male counterparts occupying only40% (10).

Recruitment and Selection

The Human Resource DevelopmentDivision, acting as the Secretariat to thePersonnel Selection Board processed atotal of 20 appointments for regularpositions, 13 of which are for the CentralOffice and 7 for the MROs.

Training and Development

One of the continuing activities of theOffice is to provide avenues throughwhich employees can acquire greaterknowledge, skills or capabilities in orderto effectively and efficiently deliver therequired services, as well as to promotepersonal growth and development.

During the year, there were a total of37 local and in-house training programsthat were participated in by 278personnel. On the other hand, there were39 foreign courses/studies availed by 47employees of the Authority.

Administrative Matters

To facilitate the smooth operation ofthe different offices, the Administrativeand Finance Office continuously providedsupport for the following needs:

� Attended to the procurement ofsupplies, materials, equipment,

among others, needed by theconcerned offices

� Consolidated the monthly/quarterlyissuance of supplies and materialsfor Central and Regional Offices;

� Conducted periodic physicalinventories of equipment, semi-expendables and materials;

� Shipped equipment, mailed and/ordeliver communications to thedifferent Regional Offices, othergovernment agencies and theprivate sector; and,

� Prepared monthly payroll for thetimely distribution of salaries andwages of employees as well as themonthly report of disbursement.

With its objective to create aconducive working environment, theAdministrative Division undertook thefollowing improvements:

� Renovated various offices at theCentral Office

� Repaired / repainted / replacedcabinets, chairs, tables and otheroffice furniture and fixtures

Financial Matters

Fiscal Year 2002 spending wasanchored on fiscal discipline incompliance with Administrative Order No.5, Adoption of Fiscal Discipline Measures.

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The revenues generated for the periodunder review amounted toPh136,920,071.71 or a 23% decreaseover the income generated last year. Thisis generally attributed to the uncertaintiesin the economic environment, and thenon-inclusion of revenues derived fromdeputized functions to the PhilippineCoast Guard.

Continuing a trend seen in the pastyears, the biggest revenue source wasthe issuance of Seafarers Identificationand Record Book with 41%, followed byrevenue from payment of Regular Feesand Charges, 23% and Registration andLicensing, 13%.

The table below provides a summary of the various sources of income generated byMARINA, and their relative contribution to the total income.

Source of Income 2002 2001 % Increase/(Decrease)

Regular Fees and Charges 32,019,112.72 56,542,266.58 (43%)Quasi-Judicial Functions 16,189,687.82 13,942,283.01 16%Authentication and QDC 6,948,745.00 14,042,707.00 (50%)SIRB Issuances 56,671,535.00 62,926,740.00 (10%)Registration and Licensing 18,254,591.75 27,024,995.97 (32%)Fines and Penalties 5,855,902.55 3,155,169.10 86%Miscellaneous 754,520.53 795,006.26 (8%)

TOTAL 136,920,071.71 178,429,167.92 (23%)

Revenue collection from the CentralOffice was registered at Ph79,814,813.83or 58% of the total, with MDO contributing54%, followed by DSO at 20% and FO at8%. Operations from the Regional Officesgenerated some Ph57,105,257.88 or 42%of the total collection. Region VII –CMRO posted the highest revenue at25%, followed by Region VI – IMRO, at15%. Coming in close was Region IV –BMRO with 14%.

58%

42%

CO MRO

Asia-Pacific Economic CooperationTransportation Group (TPT-WG)

Upon the assumption of thePhilippines in January 2002 as LeadShepherd (Chair) Economy of the Asia-Pacific Economic CooperationTransportation Group (TPT-WG), theMARINA was the designated agency toperform the role as Lead Shepherd and

coordinator for Philippine participation.This involvement has advanced nationalinterest in terms of promoting security inall modes of transportation. It has likewisesought for the enhancement of regionalcooperation on safety and security whileat the same time consider ways and

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means of reducing impediments to tradeand investment, through liberalizedtransportation services as well aseconomic and technical cooperation andhuman capacity building.

In support of the anti-terrorismcampaign of the government, theMARINA has used the APEC TPT-WG asa vehicle to promote this nationalobjective albeit in the regional level. Assuch, three (3) urgent terrorism initiativeshave been approved for funding by theAPEC Budget and ManagementCommittee. It has likewise beenresponsible in the issuance of a SurveyQuestionnaire on Transportation Securityto all TPT-WG member-economies wherethe consolidated response was submittedto APEC Economic Leaders for theirguidance on action taken by the TPT-WGon their Counter-Terrorism Statement.

Member-economies such as theUnited States of America, Japan,Canada, Australia, China, Korea andother economies have recognized theexcellent job that the Philippines hasdone so far to fulfill the task of fosteringeconomic development in the Asia-Pacificregion through recommendation onincreasing the efficiency, sustainabilityand safety of the regional transportationsystem.

Administrative Orders Issued

1. Administrative Order No. 01-2002 –Amendment of Administrative OrderNo. 03-2000 (Delegation of SigningAuthority to Concerned MARINAOfficials and Employees), issued on09 January 2002

2. Administrative Order No. 02-2002 –Joint SRO-MSO Approval of VesselConstruction/Conversion Plans,issued on 10 April 2002

3. Administrative Order No. 03-2002 –Guidelines in the Adoption ofAdditional Measures to Address,Prevent and Eliminate Graft andCorruption in the Maritime IndustryAuthority, issued on 15 April 2002

4. Administrative Order No. 04-2002 –Moratorium on the Fees ofUnregistered Vessels Below 3Gross Tonnage, issued on 01 May2002

5. Administrative Order No. 05-2002 –Redefinition of Area of Jurisdictionof Concerned Maritime RegionalOffices and For Other Purposes,issued on 10 May 2002

6. Administrative Order No. 06-2002 –Guidelines for Wearing of OfficialAttire, issued on 28 May 2002

7. Administrative Order No. 07-2002 –Computerized Document TrackingSystem, issued on 18 June 2002

8. Administrative Order No. 08-2002 –Adoption of Uniform ScreeningForms, issued on 23 July 2002

9. Administrative Order No. 09-2002 –Transfer of Functions Involving Lay-up of Vessels, issued on 23 July2002

10. Administrative Order No. 10-2002 –Additional Delegation of SigningAuthority to MARINA Officials,issued on 31 July 2002

11. Administrative Order No. 11-2002 –Amendment of Administrative OrderNo. 10-2002, issued on 07 August2002

12. Administrative Order No. 12-2002 –Redefinition of the Area ofJurisdiction of the Cotabato

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Maritime Regional Office Creatingthe General Santos ExtensionOffice, issued on 13 August 2002

13. Administrative Order No. 13-2002 –Observation and/or AppropriateAction on Resolution No. 5591 ofthe Commission of ElectionPublished in a Newspaper ofGeneral Circulation on 16 August2002, Designating the DOTC and AllConcerned Agencies/Offices underit as Deputies in Connection with the26 August 2002 Special Election forMembers of the House ofRepresentatives in the First Districtof Zamboanga del Norte, issued on20 August 2002

14. Administrative Order No. 14-2002 –Amendment of AO No. 03-2000dated 08 March 2000 (Delegation ofSigning Authority to ConcernedMARINA Officials/Employees),issued on 20 August 2002

15. Administrative Order No. 15-2002 –Creation of a Technical WorkingGroup for the Periodic & TimelyMonitoring/Updating/Preparation /Submission of MARINAAccomplishment/Management /Sectoral Situation Reports andOther Relevant Materials, issued on27 November 2002

Pursuance of Bilateral Agreements

1. RP-India Consultation Talk

The proposal for possible areasof cooperation including the draftMemorandum of Understanding onMaritime Transport with the Republic ofIndia was submitted to the Dept. ofForeign Affairs (DFA)

2. RP-Cyprus

Comments and observationsmade on the Cypriot government’sproposed amendments to the existingPhilippine-Cyprus Merchant ShippingAgreement was submitted to the DFA.Sought the comments/recommendationsfrom the Bureau of Immigration on theproposed amendments, which shall formpart of the Philippine position whennegotiations resume.

3. RP-Saudi

Communicated with concernedagencies specifically the Office of MiddleEast and African Affairs, DFA forinformation on the willingness of theMARINA to meet with the Saudi Arabiandelegation and discuss the additionalissues which MARINA would like toinclude in the agenda.

4. RP-Germany

The proposed Agreement onMerchant Shipping was signed on 30-31July 2002 with four (4) provisions kept inbrackets for further deliberation.

5. RP-Netherlands

Held the 3rd Meeting of the RP-Netherlands Joint Committee on MaritimeAffairs (JMCA) in Manila on 04 June2002. The JMCA was the mechanism thatwas instituted under the Memorandum ofUnderstanding on Maritime Transportbetween the DOTC and the Ministry ofTransport and Public Works and WaterManagement of the Kingdom of theNetherlands which was signed in 2000.

6. RP-Brunei

Negotiation was conducted on29-30 May 2002 with the MARINAAdministrator as Head of the PhilippineDelegation.

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7. RP-Taiwan

The initiative of formulating theRP-Taiwan MOU came from theTaiwanese shipowners which thisAuthority consider as an opportunity toopen discussions on other maritime-related activities in the area ofshipbuilding and shiprepair as well asencourage investments in Philippineshipping. With Taiwan as a major tradingeconomy, this cooperation will increaseemployment opportunities for Filipinoseafarers by expanding the Philippinemerchant fleet, and a market for RP-flagged vessels/seagoing transportprovider.

8. RP-China

The MOA with China shallgovern the performance of maritimesurveys to be conducted by theclassification society for ships registeredunder Philippine flag. A copy of the MOAwas sent to the Chairperson, ManilaEconomic Cooperation Office (MECO)which MARINA intends to sign with ChinaCooperation Registry of Shipping(CCRS). Guidelines as adopted by theInternational Maritime Organization (IMO)will serve as the parameters by which theclassification society will perform statutorycertification services to determinecompliance by a ship of the requisites ofthe international convention.

9. RP-Romania

Communicated with theSecretary, DFA and the Secretary, DTIinforming them that the revised draftagreement of Romania which wastransmitted to MARINA in January 2002would be treated as counterdraft ofRomania and would be deliberated inpreparation of the possible signing of theAgreement scheduled on 18-20 February

2002 in time for the state visit of thePresident of Romania.

10. RP-Panama

The MARINA welcomed the planof the DFA to open a Philippine ResidentEmbassy in Panama as a number ofPhilippine-flag ships pass thru thePanama Canal and a number of FilipinoSeafarers are on board Panamanian-registered vessels.

Information Dissemination

The Agency carried out its mandateof disseminating information to thegeneral public, developing necessarytechnology solutions and maintaining itsdatabases and computer hardware.

Giving information dissemination afull go, the Library served 343 walk-inresearchers, 52 data requests by letter,fax, e-mail and phone queries andcleared 272 vessel names prior to theregistration of a vessel.

To improve operational efficiencyand increase productivity, the followingsystems and procedures are beingdeveloped/ reviewed/maintained. Amongthem are:

1. QDC Application System(QDCAS)

A computerized applicationsystem designed to improve efficiencyand increase employee’s productivity byway of speeding up the processing ofQDC applications.

2. SBSR Information System

A system designed anddeveloped to capture all the necessaryinformation/data of the SBSR companiesincluding their accomplishments in terms

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of shipbuilding and shiprepair. Phase I ofsystem development was completed andPhase II covering report generation isexpected to be completed this year.

3. DSO Application System(DSOAS)

A computerized applicationsystem that will assistevaluators/reviewers in evaluating andprocessing of applications. This systemaims to generate information/data relativeto applications on accreditation ofdomestic shipping companies, acquisitionof vessels and Special Permit fortemporary change of vessel operationfrom overseas to domestic trade.

4. Vessel Inventory System (VIS)

An information system that willcapture data on vessel registration,licensing and quasi-judicial/franchiseissuances. For this year, the 2000 VesselInventory was generated.

5. Computerized DocumentTracking System (DTRACKS)

A system that will keep/monitorstatus of all documents officially receivedby the Authority with the end in view ofdelivering quality service as well asprovide management with a moreaccurate report of its operations.

Enhancement of Quality of Seafarer’sEducation and Training

1. SECOJ Shipboard Training Scheme inJapan

The Memorandum of Agreementbetween SECOJ and MARINA wassigned on 20 February 2002 to implementthe 13th batch of the training program.MARINA facilitated the nationwide written

examination and the oral interview for theselection of the successful participants. Atotal of 25 cadets, 13 deck and 12 engine,were sent to Japan to undergo the 14-month training program.

2. Recurrency Training for DomesticSeafarers

A total of twenty-six (26) maritimetraining centers were inspected todetermine and ensure their capability tooffer training programs to domesticseafarers. Eight (8) have been accreditedby the MARINA.

Promotion of Maritime Safety

1. Promotion of Ship Inspection Systemsand Technique in the Philippines

JICA experts conductedseminars/lectures on ship design, safetymanagement system, ship stability, shipinspection procedures and other topicsrelated to ship inspection systems andtechnique. On-the-job training (OJT) invarious shipyards covering site visitation,actual ship inspection, actualstability/inclining test, mock company/shipaudits was undertaken.

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ADJUSTED MARINA INTEGRATED PLAN (MIP)For CYs 2003 - 2004

CONTINUING GOALS STRATEGIES OPR/ACTIVITIESCodification ofPhilippine MaritimeRules and Regulations

Adopt a systematic rule-making mechanism/scheme

Continuing formulation /adoption/review /assessment ofpolicies/rules/regulations

Harmonize existing laws,policies, rules andregulations with internationalmaritime conventions, codesand standards

Maritime Legal Affairs Office(MLAO)� Formulation of a rule making

mechanism/scheme

All Sectoral & Support Offices� Policy Formulation

Improvement ofmaritime safety recordand adoption ofmitigating measures forcleaner Philippinewaters

Strictly implement /enforce/monitor safety andmarine environmentprotection-related rules andregulations and imposeappropriatepenalties/sanctions

Enhance maritimeinvestigative powers /capability

Adopt summary proceduresin the prosecution ofviolations

Maritime Safety Office (MSO)� Implementation of JICA-

assisted Project on thePromotion of Ship InspectionSystem Administration andTechnique.

MLAO� Prosecution / disposition /

resolution of cases in violationof MARINA rules andregulations

Enforcement Office (EO)� Monitoring Activities on

Deputized Functions (asprovided under Dept. OrderNo. 98-1180)

� Non-Deputized FunctionsMLAO� Development of a simplified

procedure in the prosecutionof cases

Management InformationSystems

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Office (MISO)� Consolidation and Reporting

of non-deputized functions,both regulatory/keyperformance indicator (KPI)and developmental functionsand submission of reports

EO� Compliance with MARINA

policies, rules and regulationsOverseas Shipping Office (OSO)� Continuous monitoring /

reporting of Philippine flagvessel’s compliance withPMMRR, VSIS, ISM Code,STCW, SOLAS, COLREG,MARPOL, etc.

� Study on the institutionalaspect in the implementationof the MARPOL Convention

A well-developedmerchant fleet providinglogistic support for themovement of peopleand goods

Formulate policies that willaddress concerns involvingcompatibility of ships totrade, port infrastructure andwater conditions

Provide favorable investmentclimate through financing andincentive schemes

Operationalize ShippingExchange Project

Adopt measures to facilitateship and tradedocumentation procedures

Parallel development ofidentified support services toshipping (ancillary industries,including manpowerdevelopment)

Strengthen institutionallinkages with the ultimatestakeholders

Same Activities under GOAL #2with MLAO and Lead SectoralOffices as OPRs

DSO/OSO/MDO/SBSR� Periodic update of information

/ data/statistics as input toMISO’s databasemaintenance.

� Conduct of ConsultationMeetings

SBSR� Creation of SBSR Technical

Committee� Conduct of Boatbuilding

Seminar� Pilot-testing of 3rd Class

WeldersMaritime Development Office(MDO)� Certification of Shipyard

Workers jointly with TESDA� Development of a Module for

Technical Seminar for

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Shipbuilding and ShipOperations Executives

� Conduct of TechnicalSeminar for Shipbuilding andShip Operations Executives

� Development of TrainingProgram for Prevention ofAlcohol and Drug Abuse inthe Maritime Sector/HIV/AIDS

� Pilot-testing of TrainingProgram forPADAMS/HIV/AIDS

� Implementation of the 14th

and 15th Batch of the SECOJShipboard Training

� Implementation of theShipboard Training Program(sourced from the remainingbalance of the MARINA-NMDProject Funds) of the 20qualified cadets

� Submission of ProjectProposal to the DutchGovernment for FinancialAssistance to Implement aShipboard Training similar toSECOJ which will train 100qualified cadets

� Implementation of theShipboard Training Programunder the Dutch GovernmentConduct of Quarterlyexamination for Harbor Pilots

� Conduct of Weeklyexamination forMAP/MIP/BC/MDM

MISO� Improvement of Shipping

Database and Information /Application Systems

� Periodic Updating /Maintenance of SeafarersRegistry

� Generation of UpdatedShipping Maritime Data

DSO� Development and / or

advocacy of policies,

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programs and incentivesOSO� Advocate strict

implementation of PD 1466thru coordination with NFAand PNOC

Enhancement of theimage of the Philippinesas a responsiblemember of theinternational maritimecommunity

Ratify all maritimeconventions

Sustain participation inrelevant maritimeconferences/meetings

Assertive stance inarticulating Philippines’position on maritime issues

DSO/OSO/MDO/SBSR� Continuous participation in

maritime-related meetingssuch as APEC, IMO, ASEAN,ESCAP, BIMP-EAGA oneconomic cooperation

� Active participation/membership/chairmanship inthe various MARINA /interagency Committees /projects / other undertakings

Planning Policy Office (PPO)� Undertake activities in the

preparation of the MaritimeIndustry Development Plan(MDIP)

MLAO� Provide legal advices to the

various CO Units / MROs andthe public on matterspertaining to the maritimeindustry and mattersrequested / referred by theManagement

� Periodic update of all legalmaterials / referencesrelevant to the maritimeindustry, e.g. SCRA, LexLebris

MISO� Updating and maintenance of

MARINA website

Optimization ofopportunities derivedfrom membership orparticipation in bilateral/ multilateralarrangements

Adopt aggressive stance inaccessing financial /technical programs

Maintain MARINA’s lead rolein initiating maritime-relatedbilateral / multilateralarrangements

OSO� Continuous participation in

GATT, GATS, APEC,ASEAN, IMO, etc.

� Pursue merchant shippingagreements with bilateralpartners

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Identify opportunities for marketing maritime services(trade, manpower,shipbuilding)

Eradication of graft andcorruption

Initiate concrete measures toaddress graft and corruptionconcerns (creation of anti-graft body)

Continuing streamlining ofdocumentation proceduresand requirements andrationalization of standardprocessing time

Implementation of therevised computerizedgovernment accountingsystem

MDO� Coordination / facilitation of

the conduct of SeminarWorkshop on FraudDetection, Forging andSignature Verification for thePrivate Sector and OtherEntities

� Preparation of ConceptPaper on “Operation: TugisLinis”

Administrative and FinanceOffice (AFO)� Processing of claims /

maintenance of Books ofAccount / Reconciliation ofaccounts / coordination withother government offices

� Preparation of budget-relatedmaterials and coordination ofbudget-related activities /meetings / processing ofROAs for PS, MOOE andEquipment Outlays /Preparation of sub-allotmentand cash advances to MROs

� Implementation of the NewGovernment AccountingSystem (NGAS)

PPO� Formulation of SPT for MROsMLAO� Formulation of concrete

measures to address graftand corruption concerns

� Coordinate / facilitate theconduct of SeminarWorkshop on FraudDetection, Forging andSignature Verification forMARINA employees

MISO� Implementation, improvement

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of Document TrackingSystem (DTRACKS)

� Implementation, review andrevision of the Service GuideManual

� Updating and maintenance ofMARINA website

� Posting of flowcharts,documents, required fees,processing time and persons /officials responsible for theevaluation / approval oflicenses / permits / proposals,including publication theRSGM

� Improve ICT capability of allconcerned MARINA officials/employees in coordinationwith HRDD/AFO includingICT organization development

Office of the Administrator(OADM)� Implementation of audit-

related activities

Enforcement of ethicalstandards

Establish counterpart desk(DOTC Action Center)

Strictly implement IRR on RA6713 (e.g. Random conductof lifestyle check)

AFO� Strict enforcement of the IRR

on RA 6713MLAO� Prosecution / disposition /

resolution of cases /investigation of complaintsinvolving MARINA employees

� Conduct study on how toimplement “lifestyle check” ofMARINA employees toinclude submission ofrecommendation / proposal toManagement

Effective delivery offrontline services

Maximize the use ofInformation CommunicationTechnology (ICT)developments (MARINA ISPincluding on-line processing)

DSO/OSO/MDO/SBSR� Implement existing

procedures relating toapplication systems for theeffective delivery of frontline /support services

MDO� Participation in the

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preparatory activities in thedevelopment of E-Documentation System withDOLE as the lead agency

� Oplan “Bilis Release”AFO� Human Resource

Management-related activities� Administrative and general

services� Record management� Cash collection and

disbursement� Adopt / implement monitoring

system on compliance /prompt settlement ofadvances, suspensions anddisallowances

MISO� Develop / implement enhance

information / applicationsystems for the effectivedelivery of frontline / supportservices

OADM� Monitoring the effectiveness

of PES implementation

Philippine Maritime Industry Strategic Action Plan

CONTINUING GOALS OPR/ACTIVITIESProjecting the image of aresponsible and strong maritimeindustry

Restore Public confidence in governmentagencies regulating the maritime sector

All Offices

OADM� Educate media on the different type of ships

and restore passenger confidence in shipping

Sound and strong Republic PPO� Continuous streamlining of documentary

requirements and rationalizing processing timeMLAO� Address graft and corruption in order to bring

down informal costs and other illegal toll feesand strictly implement RA 6713

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Modern classed vessels DSO� Educate cargo owners on the use of classed

vesselsPPO� Study policies of other countries for the

creation of a classification system for RPGclass requirement for vessels which are500GT and below

� Phase out of unclassed vessels� Have a safety policy for wooden-hulled

vessels and motorized bancas� Have a replacement program for phased-out

vessels including special financing (MaritimeEquity Fund) for replacement tonnage andhave an overall vessel retirement program

� Revisit the minimum requirements for theimprovement of shipping companies and shipmanagement companies

Superior customer service MISO� Operate in an e-business environment –

payments, issuances of bill of lading

Excellent safety records DSO/OSO� Strictly enforce ISM, NSM, safety inspection

system and review/rationalize the maritimesafety rules and regulations

DSO� Rationalize minimum manning with

requirements compared with best benchmarkand harmonize this with the Certificate ofInspection issued to vessel operators

� Review and rationalize authorized passengercapacity policies

Serving our trade – ourcompetitiveness; achieveeconomies of scale; reduce thecost of doing business

DSO/OSO� Have an integrated transport plan which will

provide inter-modal and multi-modal transport� Allow the construction of hub portsDSO� Establish domestic feedering routes and

achieve economies of scale� Have regions understand their competitive

advantage. Conduct a study on the topcommodities coming from the differentregions, identify the infrastructure needed toproperly service these commodities, then putin the vessels needed to efficiently service thecargo. Undertake a major re-engineering of

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trade practices, logistics and transport modesbased on the study

� Identify plans and programs for agriculturaldevelopment and influence a policy shift forinvestments in agricultural infrastructure

� Study and unbundle cargo handling costs andother non-transparent costs

OSO� Implement the policy that government-owned

cargo should be bought FOB and sold C & F� Carry at least 50% of our import and export

trade by 2010SBSR� Revise Immigration and Customs regulations

for underguarding of foreign vessels which aretaken here for repair, like other countries

National policy that promotesinvestments and creates themost conducive environment forinvestors

DSO� Push for the early passage of domestic

shipping legislation allowing for incentives toand the deregulation of the domestic shippingsector

� Rationalize the basis for assessing thesupervision fee to encourage capital infusion

OSO� Craft and push for the early passage of the

overseas shipping legislation that promotesequity ownership, makes our overseasshipping operators at par with the bestcompetitor, and allows a larger sharing forforeign investments beyond 60% - 40%

� Push for the early passage of the overseasshipping incentives bill extending the benefitsof RA 7471

� Push for the revision of the mortgage law tomake it acceptable to foreign bankers

� Push for the ratification of the UNCTADconvention on maritime liens and mortgages

SBSR� Push for the retention of ownership

requirements of shipyards by foreigners up to100%

� Push for the early passage of the legislationallowing for incentives to the shipbuilding andship repair sectors

PPO� MARINA to actively function as a promotion

arm to attract investment in the shipping

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industry

OADM� Implement a program which will level the

playing field for domestic operators in theBIMP-EAGA with that of their ASEANcompetitors

Globally competitive DSO/OSO� Pursue tariff exemptions for importation of the

industry� Promote efficiency and transparency for cargo

handling operations in our portsOSO� Have a strong political will to protect the

integrity and sovereignty of the Philippine flagPPO� Push for the appointment of maritime attaches

in strategic foreign ports

Prime employer of qualifiedseafarers

MDO� Develop a special integrated program on how

the domestic shipping industry can work withthe schools to take on students on the thirdyear college for onboard training

� Adopt standards for the training of domesticmaritime manpower, implement programs fortheir continued training and upgrading, havedomestic seafarers comply with standards setfor the training of seafarers and create a poolof trained manpower

� Train and develop the expertise of ourseafarers to become ship managers

� Focus on more stringent rules for schools andmonitor its compliance with internationalstandards

� Have the seafarers serving on domesticvessels compliant with QDC standards by mid2003

� Have domestic seafarers included in the e-documentation system

� Push for the early implementation of the one-stop-shop for seafarers

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DIRECTORY

Central OfficePPL Bldg., 1000 United Nations AvenueManila, PhilippinesTrunkline: (632) 523-8651 to 60Official Website: http://www.marina.gov.ph Office of the Administrator

Tel. No. 521-0107Fax No. 524-2746Local. 116, 129E-mail: oadm@marina.gov.ph

Atty. Oscar M. SevillaAdministratorE-mail: oms@marina.gov.ph

Capt. Jovito G. Tamayo, MNSAChief-of-StaffTel. No. 521-0107Local. 117E-mail: jgt@marina.gov.ph

Office of the Deputy Administrator for Operations (ODAO)Tel/Fax No. 526-0971Local. 125E-mail: odao@marina.gov.ph Atty. Lamberto V. PiaDeputy AdministratorE-mail: lvp@marina.gov.ph

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Office of the Deputy Administrator for Planning (ODAP)Telefax. No. 524-6121Local. 115, 141E-mail: odap@marina.gov.ph Ms. Elenita C. Delgado, CESO VDeputy AdministratorE-mail: ecd@marina.gov.ph

Administrative and Finance Office (AFO)Tel. No. 524-2598Fax. No. 521-8511Local. 111E-mail: afo@marina.gov.ph Mr. Roberto C. Arceo, CESO VDirector IIE-mail: butch@marina.gov.ph

Franchising Office (FO)Tel/Fax No. 521-8045Local. 118, 120E-mail: fo@marina.gov.ph Atty. Gloria V. Bañas, CESO VDirector IIE-mail: gvbanas@marina.gov.ph

Overseas Shipping Office (OSO)Tel/Fax No. 521-9526Local. 124E-mail: oso@marina.gov.ph Atty. Brenda V. PimentelDirector IIE-mail: bvp@marina.gov.ph

Shipyards Regulation Office (SRO)

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Tel/Fax No. 526-1244Local. 108. 144E-mail: sro@marina.gov.ph Engr. Rodolfo S. LlobreraDirector IIE-mail: rsl@marina.gov.ph

Ship Regulation and Licensing Office (SRLO)Tel/Fax No. 525-7212Local. 132, 139, 140E-mail: mso@marina.gov.ph Mr. Emerson M. Lorenzo, CESO VDirector IIE-mail: eml@marina.gov.ph

Enforcement Office (EO)Tel. No. 521-6527Fax. No. 5284651Local. 126E-mail: eo@marina.gov.ph Engr. Bienvenido T. Ortiz, Jr.Officer-In-ChargeE-mail: bingortiz@marina.gov.ph

Domestic Shipping Office (DSO)Tel/Fax No. 525-5030Local. 109, 123E-mail: dso@marina.gov.ph Mrs. Lilian T. Javier, CESO VDirector IIE-mail: ltj@marina.gov.ph

Management Information Systems Office (MISO)Tel No. 523-9076

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Local 128E-mail: miso@marina.gov.phMrs. Arhleen A. Romero, CESO VDirector IIE-mail: aar@marina.gov.ph

Planning and Policy Office (PPO)Tel/Fax. No. 525-7216Local. 130E-mail: ppo@marina.gov.ph Ms. Myrna E. Calag, CESO VDirector IIE-mail: mec@marina.gov.ph

Maritime Legal Affairs Office (MLAO)Tel. No. 524-2752Local. 122, 135E-mail: mlao@marina.gov.ph Atty. Manuel C. PortusOfficer-in-ChargeE-mail: c42s@marina.gov.ph

Manpower Development Office (MDO)Tel. No. 528-4651Fax. No. 521-6527E-mail: mdo@marina.gov.ph Mr. Liberato V. FrigillanaDirector IIE-mail: lvf@marina.gov.ph

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Maritime Regional Offices

Batangas MRO2/F, Ramirez Bldg., Rizal Avenue Ext., Batangas CityTel. No. (043) 723-2327Fax No. (043) 723-1365E-mail: marina04@mozcom.com Mrs. Myrna C. Clemino, CESO VRegional DirectorE-mail: mcc@marina.gov.ph Extension Offices: Lucena

Palawan

Cagayan de Oro MRO

Phase II, Port Area, Cagayan De Oro CityTel. No. (088) 856-9104Fax No. (088) 856-9105E-mail: cdomro@webgate.net.ph

Mr. Marianito D. MendozaDirector II Extension Office:

Surigao

Cebu MRO2/F, Telof Bldg., Port Area, Cebu CityTel. Nos. (032) 232-4916/(032) 232-6052/(032) 232-6425

Fax No. (032) 252-5759E-mail: marina7@cvis.net.ph

Atty. Glenn G. CabañezRegional Director Extension Office: Tagbilaran

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Cotabato MROCua Bldg., (former Aboitiz), Don Rufino Alonzo St., Cotabato CityTelefax. No. (064) 421-3613E-mail: marina12@microweb.com.ph

Atty. Irving L. SaipudinRegional Director

Extension Office: General Santos

Davao MRO2/F, Antonia Tan Bldg., Monteverde St., Davao CityTel. No. (082) 79-537Fax. No. (082) 221-1392E-mail: marinaxi@interasia.com.ph

Ms. Nannette V. Dinopol, CESO VRegional Director

Iloilo MRO4/F, Arguelles Building402 E. Lopez St., Jaro, Iloilo City 5000Telephone No. (033) 329-4180Fax No. (033) 329-4188E-mail: marina6@skyinet.net Ms. Mary Ann Armi Z. ArcillaRegional DirectorCellphone No.: (0918) 863-1486

Extension Office: Bacolod

Northern Luzon MRO2/F, Apostol Bldg., Quezon Avenue, Sevilla Norte, San Fernando, La UnionTelefax No. (072) 242-7352E-mail Address: norlumro@info.com.ph

Mr. Ricardo O. Romero, CESO V MNSARegional DirectorE-mail: ricrom@marina.gov.ph

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Legaspi MRO2/F, RCBC Bldg., Rizal St., Legaspi CityTel. No. (05221) 214-3732, (052) 480-6353Fax. No. (052) 820-6682E-mail Address: marinalc@digitelone.com Ms. Lucita T. MadarangRegional DirectorE-mail Address: rdmarina@digitelone.com Extension Office: Masbate

Tacloban MRO3/F, Yutangco Building, P. Burgos St.6500 Tacloban CityTel. No. (053) 321-6264; (053) 321-9590Fax. No. (053) 325-5133E-mail: marinaviii@evis.net.ph; marinaviii@skyinet.net Engr. Jose Venancio VeroRegional Director

Extension Office: CatbaloganMaasin

Zamboanga MROPMO Bldg., Port Area, Zamboanga CityTel. No. (062) 991-8876Fax. No. (062) 991-2614E-mail: marinaix@mozcom.com

Engr. Bashiruddin U. Adil, CESO VRegional Director Extension Office:

Bongao de Tawi-tawi