EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 612
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 612 - CREATING
MARITIME ATTACHE POSTS IN THE FOREIGN SERVICE
WHEREAS, it is declared policy of
the Philippine government to promote, expand and modernize the
Philippine merchant fleet;
WHEREAS, in the overseas shipping sector, the competitiveness of the
national fleet as well as the training and welfare of Filipino seamen
abroad dictate the need for readily accessible and available government
assistance.
WHEREAS, creation of maritime posts in the principal shipping centers
of the world would greatly provide such needed assistance; and
WHEREAS, under Presidential Decree No. 1416, the President is empowered
to undertake such organizational and related improvements as may be
appropriate in the light of changing circumstances and new
developments.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines,
by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, and the
authority vested in me by Presidential Decree No. 1416, do hereby order
and ordain:
Section 1. Creation of Maritime Attache Posts. —
There is hereby created under the Maritime Industry Authority Maritime
Attache Positions which will serve in diplomatic missions or consular
offices abroad. They shall be appointed by the President in accordance
with the applicable provisions of Republic Act No. 708, as amended,
upon the recommendation of the Administrator of the Maritime Industry
Authority.
Sec. 2. Functions. — The Maritime Attache shall
have the following functions:
a.
Provide advice and assistance to the Maritime Industry Authority and
other relevant government agencies regarding vital shipping policies,
development and legislations in other countries.
b. Represent
the Maritime Industry Authority and other government agencies which may
request to be so represented in international conventions and/or
conferences concerning maritime matters, and assist appropriate higher
authorities in the formulation of Philippine positions in such
conventions or conferences.
c. Advise and
assist the Maritime Industry Authority and other relevant government
agencies in the negotiation of bilateral maritime agreements.
d. Coordinate,
evaluate and recommend to the Maritime Industry Authority technical
assistance on maritime training.
e. Advise and
assist the Maritime Industry Authority in the determination of
reasonable price and charter hire levels and other technical
information for the evaluation of ship acquisitions and/or
chartering.
f. Act as the
implementing arm of the Freight Booking and Cargo Consolidation Center
of the Philippine Shippers Council in the issuance of waivers for the
sea transport of exports and imports covered under P.D. No. 1466 by
Philippine Flag vessels when such vessels are not available and/or on
the basis of other exempting conditions provided in said decree.
g. Act as the
designated agent of the Philippine Coast Guard in the endorsement and
registration of preferred ship mortgages under and pursuant to P.D. No.
1521.
h. Act as the
deputized agent of the Philippine Coast Guard in the performance of
vessel registration, licensing and documentation of ocean-going vessels
and collection of the necessary fees therefor. For this purpose, he
shall coordinate with the Philippine Coast Guard-nominated
international classification societies in the issuance of the necessary
SOLAS Certificate.
i. Advise and
assist, whenever requested and in coordination with the labor attache,
the National Seamen Board in the provision of seamen welfare services
abroad.
j. Advise and
assist, in coordination with and upon request by the Professional
Regulation Commission in the holding of professional examinations for
marine officers abroad.
k. Advise and
assist, in coordination with and upon request by the Central Bank, the
Securities and Exchange Commission, the Board of Investments, the
Bureau of Customs, and other relevant government agencies in the
valuation of vessel acquisition.
l. Submit
monthly reports of activities undertaken by him to the Maritime
Industry Authority.
m. Perform
such other functions as may be necessary to carry into effect the
provisions and interest of this Executive Order.
Sec. 3. Organization and Funding. — The
Administrator of the Maritime Industry Authority shall coordinate with
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Transportation and
Communications, Ministry of Trade, the Board of Investments, the
Central Bank of the Philippines, the Bureau of Customs, the Philippine
Coast Guard, and the National Seamen Board, and other relevant
government agencies in the formulation of implementing guidelines of
this Order. He shall propose the staffing pattern and compensation for
the various maritime attache positions, which shall be considered
pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 1285 and other pertinent
organization and compensation laws. The Minister of the Budget is
hereby directed to provide funds for the purpose during Calendar Year
1980 and 1981. For the succeeding fiscal year and every year thereafter
said positions shall be included in the regular annual appropriations.
Sec. 4. Authority to designate Maritime Attaches
from Other Pertinent Government Entities. — In the interest of the
service and upon proper arrangement, the Authority may recommend the
designation of maritime attaches from personnel of other pertinent
government entities such as the Philippine Coast Guard under such terms
and conditions as may be agreed upon, subject to existing laws, rules
and regulations.
Sec. 5. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees,
executive orders, administrative orders, proclamations, rules and
regulations or parts thereof which are in conflict with this Executive
Order are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly.
Sec. 6. Effectivity. — This Executive Order shall
take effect immediately.
Done in the City of Manila,
this 15th day of August, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and
eighty.
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