Suspension of the Requirement for Tugboats and Barges to Secure Certificate of Public Convenience
MARINA Advisory No. 2005-004, issued on October 25, 2005, announces the suspension of the requirement for tugboats and barges to obtain a Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) under the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9295. This decision, made during the MARINA Board's 173rd Meeting, aims to ensure the continuous service of these vessels in domestic trade while a study is conducted to potentially amend relevant legal definitions. The advisory also reaffirms the previous exemption for tugboats and barges under Section 14(b) of the Public Service Act (PSA). The suspension will remain in effect until the completion of the study.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Marina Advisory No. 2005-004
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- Transportation
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
October 25, 2005
MARINA ADVISORY NO. 2005-004
SUSPENSION OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR TUGBOATS AND BARGES TO SECURE CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE (CPC) UNDER THE IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) OF REPUBLIC ACT (RA) 9295
To ensure the uninterrupted service of tugboats and barges in the domestic trade, notice is hereby given that the MARINA Board, during its 173rd Meeting held on 19 October 2005, has approved the SUSPENSION of the requirement for tugboats and barges to secure CPC under the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 9295 pending the outcome of the study to be undertaken on the matter, as there may be a need to amend the provisions of the law, specifically on the definition of ships which included tugboats and barges ("Utilizing its own motive power as that of another"), and the definition of "domestic shipping".
The MARINA will maintain and adopt its previous regulation of exempting tugboats and barges for those covered under Section 14 (b) of the Public Service Act (PSA) while the study is being undertaken.
Please be advised accordingly.
Adopted: 25 Oct. 2005
(SGD.) VICENTE T. SUAZO, JR.Administrator
Cite This Law
Suspension of the Requirement for Tugboats and Barges to Secure Certificate of Public Convenience, Marina Advisory No. 2005-004, Oct 25, 2005 (Philippines)
Suspension of the Requirement for Tugboats and Barges to Secure Certificate of Public Convenience, Marina Advisory No. 2005-004 (Phil. 2005)
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