Effective immediately, all concerned shipowners/ship charterers/ship operators are enjoined to submit to MARINA its itinerary, one (1) week before their Philippine Registered ships pass through the Coast of Somalia or Gulf of Aden or Horn of Africa or Areas of Enhanced Risk and to formally notify the MARINA of the following information and necessary details at least one (1) week before their Philippine registered ship intends to pass through the Coast of Somalia or Gulf of Aden or Horn of Africa or Areas of Enhanced Risk. All concerned, before and after such passing through, should submit the Piracy Incidence Report Form with details to be provided the Authority, including but not limited to the following information:

1. Name of the ship, including its type and the cargo being carried;
2. A copy of crew list;
3. Origin and destination of the ship;
4. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) of the ship at the Coast of Somalia, Gulf of Aden or Horn of Africa or Areas of Enhanced Risk;
5. Information on attack of pirates;
6. Name of Government or entity that provided assistance to the ship and crew; and
7. Any other details that MARINA may inquire.

Transit through the Horn of Africa, Gulf of Aden, Coast of Somalia or Areas of Enhanced Risk without any untoward incidence should also be reported to the Authority using the said Form.

For your guidance and strict compliance.

Adopted: 15 June 2009

(SGD.) MARIA ELENA H. BAUTISTA
Administrator