MIA FLAG ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY NO. 14, S. 2000, March 06, 2000
HIGH INCIDENCE OF STOWAWAYS AT THE PORTS OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
very high incidence of stowaways. This poses a threat and risk to the
commercial operation and safety of ships and Filipino seafarers onboard.
In view of the foregoing premises, the ports of the Dominican Republic
are deemed unsafe for Philippine-flagged merchant ships. All concerned
are hereby advised to:
1. Inform all Filipino crew onboard ships bound for the
Dominican Republic to strictly enforce security measures against
stowaways as provided under the ship’s manual (if ship had already been
covered by a Safety Management Certificate). For those ships not
mandatorily covered by the International Safety Management Code (ISM
Code), the adoption of similar measures is hereby enjoined;2. Increase the watch on duty of Philippine-flagged ships when
approaching/upon arrival/while at berth/prior to departure from any
Dominican Republic ports;3. Immediately inform the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)
of any and all incidents relative to cases of stowaways in the ports of
the Dominican Republic regardless of non-detention of the ship and/or
crew;4. Endeavor to secure information on the stowaways according to the attached form;
5. Disseminate this Flag Administration Advisory.
Reports of incidents of stowaways can be coursed through:
The Administrator
Maritime Industry Authority
Tel. Nos. (632) 521-01-07; (632) 523-86-51 to 60; (632) 521-95-26
Fax No. (632) 524-27-46
E-Mail OSO@marina.gov.phAttn: The Director
Overseas Shipping Office
Adopted: 06 March 2000
(SGD.) OSCAR M. SEVILLA
Administrator