Functions of Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Customs Over Derelicts and Sunken Vessels
Letter of Instructions No. 263, issued on March 31, 1975, reorganizes the salvage permit system in the Philippines to enhance efficiency and avoid duplication between the Philippine Coast Guard and the Bureau of Customs. It designates the Philippine Coast Guard as the sole authority for issuing permits for salvaging derelicts and sunken vessels, while the Bureau of Customs will issue permits specifically for salvaging cargoes. Coordination between the two agencies is mandated for operations involving both ships and cargoes. All permits require Presidential approval, and guidelines emphasize the need for qualified salvage companies and timely operations. The agencies are also empowered to recommend rules for effective implementation.
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- What is Functions of Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Customs Over Derelicts and Sunken Vessels about?
- Letter of Instructions No. 263, issued on March 31, 1975, reorganizes the salvage permit system in the Philippines to enhance efficiency and avoid duplication between the Philippine Coast Guard and the Bureau of Customs. It designates the Philippine Coast Guard as the sole authority for issuing permits for salvaging derelicts and sunken vessels, while the Bureau of Customs will issue permits specifically for salvaging cargoes. Coordination between the two agencies is mandated for operations involving both ships and cargoes. All permits require Presidential approval, and guidelines emphasize the need for qualified salvage companies and timely operations. The agencies are also empowered to recommend rules for effective implementation.
- What type of law is Letter of Instructions No. 263?
- Functions of Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Customs Over Derelicts and Sunken Vessels (Letter of Instructions No. 263) is a Philippine Presidential Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Functions of Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Customs Over Derelicts and Sunken Vessels enacted?
- Functions of Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Customs Over Derelicts and Sunken Vessels (Letter of Instructions No. 263) was enacted on Mar 31, 1975.
- What is the citation for Functions of Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Customs Over Derelicts and Sunken Vessels?
- Functions of Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Customs Over Derelicts and Sunken Vessels, Letter of Instructions No. 263, Mar 31, 1975 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Letter of Instructions No. 263
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Letters of Instructions
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
March 31, 1975
LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 263
| TO | : | The Commandant |
| Philippine Coast Guard | ||
| Manila | ||
| The Commissioner | ||
| Bureau of Customs | ||
| Manila |
WHEREAS, under existing laws, the Philippine Coast Guard and the Bureau of Customs are authorized to issue permits or licenses to salvage derelicts and sunken vessels or wrecks and cargoes therein independent of each other;
WHEREAS, this set-up results in overlapping and duplication of functions and activities which are not conducive to efficient management;
WHEREAS, in order to promote simplicity, economy, and efficiency in the government service and to provide a healthier economic atmosphere for the salvage operations business, there is a need to correct this overlapping of functions of two government agencies;
WHEREFORE, it is hereby directed that:
1. The Philippine Coast Guard is hereby solely authorized to issue permits to salvage derelicts and sunken vessels or wrecks.
2. The Bureau of Customs is hereby solely authorized to issue permits to salvage cargoes carried by sunken vessels.
3. When salvage operations involve both salvage of ships and cargoes, the Bureau of Customs and the Philippine Coast Guard shall coordinate with each other to avoid possible conflict in their activities.
4. All permits shall not be valid unless approved by the President.
5. In the issuance of permits or licenses for salvage operations, the following guidelines should be followed:
a. Only bona-fide or qualified salvage companies or corporations shall be authorized to undertake salvage operations;
b. Salvage operations must be started and finished within a reasonable period after issuance of licenses or permits.
6. For purposes of these instructions, the Philippine Coast Guard and the Bureau of Customs are hereby authorized to recommend to the President the necessary rules and regulations for the implementation thereof. aisa dc
These instructions shall take effect immediately.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 31st day of March, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Seventy-Five.
Cite This Law
Functions of Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Customs Over Derelicts and Sunken Vessels, Letter of Instructions No. 263, Mar 31, 1975 (Philippines)
Functions of Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Customs Over Derelicts and Sunken Vessels, Letter of Instructions No. 263 (Phil. 1975)
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