In order to clarify some of the provisions of MARINA Circular No. 2006-01, the following provision is hereby amended to read, as follows:

 

III. GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

1. Upon the effectivity of this Circular, all companies/entities manufacturing, supplying and/or servicing life-saving and other safety related appliances and equipment used, or for use, on-board Philippine-registered domestic ships shall apply for accreditation with the Maritime Industry Authority, through its Regional Offices. Only those accredited by the MARINA shall be authorized to engage in and transact business as manufacturers, suppliers and/or servicing entities of life saving, firefighting, communication and/or navigation appliances and equipment for Philippine-registered domestic ships.

 

2. x x x.

 

3. x x x.

 

4. Servicing entities of safety-related appliances and equipment shall adhere to class-approved procedures, or ISO compliance system or its equivalent, supported by duly-trained and competent service technicians/engineers, as well as required resources and equipment.

 

5. x x x.

All other provisions of MARINA Memorandum Circular No. 2006-001, insofar as they are not inconsistent with this Circular, shall remain in full force and effect.

This Circular shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

Adopted: 16 Feb. 2006

(SGD.) VICENTE T. SUAZO, JR.
Administrator