COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL MARITIME REGULATIONS
board ocean-going vessels are hereby reminded to strictly comply with
international regulations governing maritime safety and prevention of
pollution to the marine environment.
Recent incidents in foreign waters
on marine casualties and damage to the marine environment caused by
pollution from ships have involved Filipino seafarers. Such incidents have grave implications on the conduct, reputation and competence of Filipino seafarers.
Seafarers therefore, found to have
violated pertinent international regulations on maritime safety and
pollution prevention, after due process, shall be held administratively
liable under Paragraph 20 of Section 33 of the Standard Terms and
Conditions Governing the Employment of Filipino Seafarers on Board
Ocean-Going Vessels providing for the Table of Offenses and
Corresponding Administrative Penalties.
Licensed manning agencies are
likewise reminded to emphasize the importance of strictly complying with
international maritime regulations to all seafarers and the grave
consequences for its violation during PDOS sessions.
For the information and strict compliance of all parties concerned.
(SGD.) ROSALINDA DIMAPILIS-BALDOZ
Administrator