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(NAR) VOL. 29 NO. 2/ APRIL - JUNE 18

[ MARINA CIRCULAR NO. 2018-02, April 11, 2018 ]

REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF SHIPBUILDING AND SHIP REPAIR FACILITIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES



Adopted: 18 January 2018
Date Filed: 11 April 2018

Pursuant to Presidential Decree 474, Presidential Decree No. 1059, Executive Order 125/125-A, and Republic Act No. 9295 and its IRR as amended, the following rules and regulations are hereby adopted.

I.    OBJECTIVE

To provide standards, requirements and guidelines for the registration and licensing of all entities engaged in shipbuilding and/or ship repair activities in the country.

II.   COVERAGE

These rules and regulations cover all shipyards owned or operated by Filipino citizens and/or foreign nationals, corporations, partnership, cooperatives and entities engaged or intending to engage in shipbuilding and/or ship repair activities within the Philippines.

III.  DEFINITION OF TERMS
  1. Administration refers to the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA).

  2. Annual Endorsement refers to the endorsement of License after an annual inspection has been conducted for purposes of monitoring and enforcing of MARINA rules and regulations.

  3. Builder’s Certificate refers to a certificate issued by a MARINA-Registered Shipyard to ships that are constructed, converted, altered, modified or rebuilt upon satisfactory compliance with the design and construction requirements under relevant MARINA rules and regulations.

  4. Certificate of Dry-docking refers to a certificate issued by a MARINA- Registered Shipyard to ships engaged in domestic or international trade, after satisfactory compliance with the mandatory dry-docking requirements under relevant MARINA rules and regulations.

  5. Dry-Docking refers to the condition in which a ship is taken out of water for cleaning and repair of its hull and integral parts such as rudder, propeller, sea valves and sea chests, among others.

  6. “Equivalent Facilities” refers to those identified in the list of facilities under section V that can facilitate the dry-docking and undocking of ships in Class C shipyard.

  7. “License” refers to the certificate issued by the Administration which grants permission to a MARINA-Registered Shipyard to engage in shipbuilding and/or  ship  repair  activity,  upon  compliance  with  the  provisions  of  this Circular and its subsequent amendments.|

  8. “MARINA-Registered Shipyards” refers to shipyards owned and operated by Filipino Citizen and/or Foreign National, corporation, partnerships, cooperatives and entities duly registered by the Administration under this Circular and its subsequent amendments.

  9. “Qualification  Inspection”  refers  to  an  inspection  conducted  by  the Administration to verify & validate the compliance of the shipyard to all the requirements & conditions prescribed by this Circular prior to the registration, issuance of license and classification of shipyard.

  10. “Registration” refers to the certificate issued by the Administration showing that the Shipyard has been officially registered in the MARINA Book of Shipyard Registry.

  11. “RENA” refers to a Registered Naval Architect.

  12. “Ship” or “Vessel” refers to any craft or artificial contrivance capable of floating on water, designed to be used or capable of being used as a means of water transportation utilizing its own motive power or that of others[1].

  13. “Shipyard” refers to the shipbuilding or repair facilities which have the capability to lift vessels above waterline in order to effect ship work on vessels, appendages, structure, machinery and equipment[1].

  14. “Shipbuilding” refers to the design, construction, launching and outfitting of all types of ship and watercraft[1].

  15. “Shipbuilding Permit” refers to the permit issued by the Administration to the ship to be constructed, modified, altered, converted or rebuilt in accordance with the Administration's approved vessel plans.

  16. “Ship   Repair”   refers   to   the   overhaul,   refurbishment,   renovation, improvement, or alteration of the hull, machineries, equipment, outfits and components of all types of ship[1].

  17. “Shipbuilder and/or Ship Repairer” refers to the citizen of the Philippines, or a commercial partnership owned by majority of Filipinos, or a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Philippines, the capital of which is owned or controlled in any proportion by Filipinos or foreign nationals, or by both such Filipinos or foreign nationals, or by corporations whether Filipino or foreign- owned, which is duly authorized by the Administration to engage in the business of shipbuilding and/or ship repair or to otherwise operate a shipyard, graving dock or marine repair yard.[2]

  18. “Shipbuilding/Ship Repair Capability” refers to the overall measure of a shipyard’s machinery, equipment, manpower, technical know-how and financial capability to provide comprehensive shipbuilding and ship repair services.[3]

  19. “Shipbuilding/ Ship Repair Capacity” refers to the capacity of a shipyard for shipbuilding and/ or dry-docking operations based on the sufficiency and adequacy of its shipbuilding and/ or ship repair facilities and dry-docking facilities.
IV.  GENERAL PROVISIONS REGISTRATION
  1. All Entities engaged or intending to engage in shipbuilding and/or ship repair activities must be properly registered and issued a Certificate of Registration.

  2. A Book of Shipyard Registry shall be maintained by the Administration and kept open to free inspection by the public during regular office, hours and subject to the provision of the Rules on Freedom of Information (FOI).

  3. MARINA-Registered Shipyards shall be deleted from the Book of Shipyard Registry under any of the following circumstances:

    (a) Non-operational for a period of five (5) years; and,

    (b) Found out to have violated the government rules and regulations, after due process.

  4. The  name  of  entity  for  shipyard  registration  shall  reflect  the  nature  of operation of the business as shipbuilding and/or ship repair and as one of the primary purpose(s) stated in their: DTI Certificate of registration for Single Proprietorship; SEC Articles of incorporation for Partnership and Corporation; and, CDA Articles of Cooperation.

  5. Qualification inspection is a pre-requisite for new shipyard owners and/or operators prior to registration, issuance of license and classification of shipyard.

  6. The shipyard shall promote and observe gender equality and women empowerment principles in the workplace in support of the Gender and Development program of MARINA and as mandated by the Republic Act 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women Sec. 22. Right to Decent Work and its Implementing Rules and Regulations Sec. 25. Right to Decent Work.

    LICENSING

  7. Only MARINA-Registered Shipyards shall be issued a license to undertake shipbuilding and/ or ship repair activities within the limits provided by this circular accorded hereto.

  8. The license is a pre-requisite to the availment of applicable incentives that may be administered by the Administration and other privileges as may be provided by the law.

  9. Applicant for shipyard registration shall show proof of ownership or legal possession of the premises where the shipyard operation shall be undertaken. In cases of leased premises, the contract of lease should have a minimum validity of five (5) years reckoned from the date of the issuance of the Certificate of Registration.

  10. Annual inspection is required for existing shipyards prior to endorsement or renewal of license. Shipyard inspection shall be governed by a manual of procedures by the Administration.

  11. A MARINA-Registered Shipyard licensed under this Circular shall only undertake shipbuilding and/or  ship  repair  activities within  the  authorized place of business operation. For licensed shipyard with two or more places of business operation, the rule of one license for one shipyard per location shall apply.

  12. A MARINA-Registered Shipyard which intends to undertake ship breaking activities shall secure a separate license to engage in such activity.

  13. The MARINA-Registered Shipyard should be an existing member of a “MARINA-recognized shipyard association” prior to the issuance of new MARINA license as a shipyard or renewal of expired license. If not yet a member, should submit proof that it has pending application for membership in a MARINA-recognized shipyard association.

  14. All MARINA-Registered Shipyards licensed under this Circular shall be required to secure ISO 9001:2015 on Quality Management System and its latest amendments from a certification body accredited by the Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAB).

  15. All MARINA-Registered Shipyards licensed under this Circular shall likewise have a documented Health and Safety and Environmental Management Systems verified by the Administration based on standards to be developed by the Administration, concerned government agencies and its recognized industry partners/associations.
V.   QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1.    Classification  and  Capitalization  for  Shipyards.  The  applicant  must comply with all the minimum requirements prescribed hereunder to be classified and registered accordingly.

Category

Classification

Facility

 

Capability

Pa i d-Up
Capitalization/ Capitalization
+ Asset s

Sh i pbuil di ng and Ship Repair (SBSR)

CLASS A

Slipway or launch way and at l east 2 of t he f oll owi ng, one of which should be at least 130 m in length Shipyard area that can accommodate a Fabrication Area, Machine shop and Assembly Area

• Gravi ng Dock
• Fl oati ng Dock
• Syncrolift or Lift Dock
• Building Yard

Capable to build and repair big ships with
MINIMUM
length overall of
130 meters

P50 , 000, 000

Ship building and Ship Repair (SBSR)

CLASS B

Slipway or launch way and at least 1 of the following, one of which should be at least 80 m in length

Shipyard area that can accommodate a Fabrication Area, Machine shop and Assembly Area

• Graving Dock
• Floating  Dock
• Syncrolift or Lift Dock
• Building Yard

Capable to build and repair ships with MAXIMUM length overall of 129 meters

P25 , 000, 000

Sh i pbuil di ng and Ship Repair (SBSR )

CL A S S C

Slipway or launch way and equivalent f acility below 80 m in length

Sh i pyard area t hat can acco mm oda te a Fabri cati on Area, M achi ne shop and Asse m bly Area

• Rollers
• Inflatable Rubber4
• Ship lift
• Electric/ Hydraulic Marine Winch for Ship Pulling
• Marine  Travel lift
• Marine Railways or Prime movers
• Building yard

Capable to build and  repair ships with MAXIMUM
length  overall of
80 meters

P10 , 500, 000



2.    Staffing Requirements for Shipbuilding and Ship Repair, Entities.

Management/Technical Skills Competence

For Shipyard Technical/ Operations Manager, the Shipyard must have sufficient formal related educational background/training in ship design, building,  repair  and  shipyard  management.  For  Skilled  Workers,  the Shipyard must have sufficient formal related shipyard trade or skills training (as certified by educational institutions, classification societies, TESDA, etc.), or proven experienced of at least 3 years in ship construction and repair.

Minimum Number of Workers

Technical

Class A

Class B

Class C

Reg i st ered Naval Architect 5

2

1

1

L i censed M arine Engi neer

1

-

-

L i censed M echani cal Engi neer

1

1*

1*

L i censed El ect ri cal Engi neer

1

1*

1*

Sa f ety Offi cer

2

1

1

Dra ft s m an

2

1*

1*

 

 

 

 

Sk ill ed W orkers

 

 

 

Superv i sor/ QC

3

2

1

W e l der/Cutter

10

6

2

P i pe Fitt er

5

3

1*

Sh ip Fitt er

5

3

1*

Carpen t er

3

1

1*

L i censed M ast er El ect ri ci an

3

2

1*

Heav y Equi p m ent Operator

2

1

1*

M echan ic

2

1

1*

Pa i nt er

3

2

1*

Sandb l ast er

3

2

1*

D i ver

3

2

1*

R i gger

3

2

1*

* M a y be on a per pro j ect-based or consult ancy basis only

3. Minimum Yard Machinerie and Equipment for Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Entities
Minimum Number of Yard Machineries and Equipment

Machinerie s & Equip m ent

 

C l ass A

C l ass B

C l ass C

Cran e (eff ecti ve lifti ng capacit y)

2 5 t ons

3

-

-

1 5 t ons

-

2

-

1 0 t ons

 

 

1

B l owers (St and t ype or port abl e)

4

3

2

Cha in Bl ocks

1 0 t ons

1

-

-

5 t ons

1

1

1

2 t ons

3

2

1

0 .5 t ons

2

1

1

La t he M achi ne*

1

1

1

Dr ill M achi ne*

2

1

1

M illi ng M achi ne*

1

1

-

Gr i ndi ng M achi ne*

2

2

1

Bend i ng M achi ne*

2

1

-

Hydrau lic Jack

5 0 t ons

1

 

 

1 0 t ons

3

2

 

Au t o m atic W el di ng M achi ne

2

 

 

E l ect ric W el di ng M achi ne

10

8

5

Au t o m atic Cutti ng M achi ne

2

 

 

Por t able Cutti ng Outfit

10

8

5

A ir Co m pressor

2

1

1

An ti -expl osi ve li ght or equi val ent (i. e., 9volts of 6 batt eri es)

3

1

1

Bor e Gauge

1

1

1

M ult i -gas Detector

4

3

2*

Brea t hi ng Apparat us

2

2

1*

S l udge Oil St orage Tank or equi val ent recepti on f acility

20 m 3

10 m 3

5 m 3*

*Proo f of rent al servi ce m ay be all o w ed

4.    Existing licensed shipyards shall comply with the foregoing requirements upon renewal of their license.
VI.  DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

REGISTRATION

a.    Letter of Application
b.    Cert of registration (e.g. SEC, DTI, CDA)
c.    Proof of Affiliation with a “MARINA-recognized shipyard association” or proof of application for affiliation
LICENSING ISSUANCE/UPGRADING
a.    Letter of Application
b.    Alien Employment Permit issued by DOLE or BID (for Foreign Nationals)
c.    Proof of employment and Bio-data of Technical and Skilled personnel
d.    Proof of ownership of shipyard or Lease Contract valid for at least Five (5)
years (in case the facility is leased/rented),
e.    Copy of Plans of the Shipbuilding and Ship repair Facilities including location map
f.    Proof  of  Trainings  for  management,  technical  and  skilled  personnel  or
Certification from shipyard or any enterprises related his/her expertise
g.    Valid Mayor’s Permit or PEZA Certification including Fire Safety Inspection
Certification from BFP or equivalent
h.    Valid Environmental Compliance Certificate Clearance (ECC) from DENR.
i.    Copy   of   Occupational  Safety   and   Health   (OSH)   accreditation/DOLE Certification
j.    Duly accomplished Data Sheet prescribed by the Administration
RENEWAL
a.    Letter of application
b.    Alien Employment Permit issued by DOLE or BID (for Foreign Nationals)
c.    Proof of employment and Bio-data of Technical and Skilled personnel
d.    Proof of ownership of shipyard or Lease Contract valid for at least Five (5)
years (in case the facility is leased/rented)
e.    Copy of plans of SBSR Facilities, in case of expansion or modernization f.    Duly accomplished Data Sheet prescribed by the Administration
g.    Valid Mayor’s Permit or PEZA Certification including Fire Safety Inspection
Certification from BFD
h.    Valid Environmental Compliance Certificate Clearance (ECC) from DENR.
i.    Copy   of   Occupational  Safety   and   Health   (OSH)   accreditation/DOLE Certification
j.    Copy of valid ISO 9001:2015 QMS Certificate with proof of accreditation of the Certification Body from PAB
k.    Shipyard Annual Report(s) (SBSR Record book)
I.    Latest Audited Financial Statement stamped received by BIR
m.  Duly accomplished Data Sheet prescribed by the Administration n.    Original License
ANNUAL ENDORSEMENT
a.    Letter of Application
b.    Original License
c. Duly accomplished Data Sheet prescribed by the Administration
d.    Latest Audited Financial Statement stamped received by BIR
e.    Shipyard Annual Report(s) (SBSR Record book)
VII. VALIDITY OF LICENSE

The  license  shall  be  valid  for  a  period  of  five  (5)  years  subject  to  annual endorsement unless revoked/cancelled. Attached sample certificate as Annex A.

VIII.    CONDITIONS  AND  OBLIGATIONS  ATTENDANT  TO  THE  LICENSE ISSUED:

  1. The license is non-transferable.

  2. The original Registration and License Certificate shall be displayed in a conspicuous place in the main office and certified true copy of the certificate shall be posted at its place of business.

  3. A  licensed  shipyard  intending  to  withdraw  or  temporarily  suspend  its business operations is required to submit written notice to the Administration within thirty (30) calendar days prior to suspension of operation and the original license must be surrendered.

    A license surrendered may be reissued within the 5 year validity period provided that inspection requirements are complied with. Otherwise, a new license shall be secured from the Administration.

    In case of withdrawal, the licensed shipyard shall be required to surrender the original Certificate of Registration and shall automatically be dropped from the Shipyard Registry book.

  4. The application for the renewal of license must be filed at least thirty (30) days before the expiry date. No license shall be renewed unless an inspection shall have been conducted.

  5. License  not  renewed  and  for  endorsed  on  time  shall  be  assessed  an additional fee/surcharge of fifty percent (50%) of the processing fee for each month of default or any fraction thereof, which shall be without prejudice to the imposition of administrative, fines and penalties for operating without valid MARINA license prescribed in Section X of this Circular.

  6. A  license  valid  for  five  (5)  years  shall  be  endorsed  annually  by  the Administration. Non-endorsement of License shall be subject to penalties under Section X of this Circular.

  7. Licensed  shipyard  or  ship  owner/operator  shall  secure  a  Shipbuilding Permit prior to construction, conversion, alteration, modification, rebuilding of ships. Licensed shipyard or ship owner/operator shall be required to submit and secure approval from the Administration of all plans for construction, conversion, alteration, modification, rebuilding of ships[6].

  8. Only licensed shipyards shall issue Builder’s Certificate of ships constructed, converted, altered, modified or rebuilt by them corresponding to their License including the inventory of hazardous materials used in the construction of ship.

    Only RENA shall sign and seal all plans and specification for ship construction, conversion, alteration, modification or rebuilding. Electrical plan shall be signed and sealed by a Professional Electrical Engineer. Other specification such as the level of noise and vibration, heat and other ambient factors shall be reviewed and certified by a Licensed Safety Engineer.

    For new construction and upon approval of ship’s plan and specification, Hull Identification Number shall be assigned by the shipyard which shall be displayed near the ship being constructed.

  9. Only licensed shipyard shall issue a Certificate of Dry-docking to ships dry- docked in their facility after completion of the required repairs/work orders.

  10. A licensed shipyard shall inform/submit to the Administration the following:

    10.1  New business address and telephone numbers within ten (10) days after the actual change;

    10.2 Names of new Director or other principal officer within thirty (30) Calendar days after the appointment;

    10.3  Certified true copy of Amended Articles of Incorporation/Partnership or By-laws duly approved by SEC, within thirty (30) calendar days after approval (if any);

    10.4  Any change in the lease contract; and,

    10.5  Hiring of service contractors.

  11. The shipyard shall maintain a record book and electronic copy of records registered  by  the  Administration  indicating  the  activities  (job  orders, availment of incentives, etc.) of the yard and shall be made available for inspection anytime.

  12. All licensed shipyards shall submit electronic copy of the following records within thirty (30) days after the end of each quarter:

    12.1   Dry-docking Schedule booked for the next 3 months;

    12.2   Available Capacity/Utilization;

    12.3   Copies of Dry-docking reports issued for the previous quarter;

    12.4  Copies of Certificates issued for Non-availability of Dry-docking space for the previous quarter;

    12.5  For shipbuilders, annual reports of newly constructed ships, inclusive of details as to type, particulars, and ownership of such ships, within thirty (30) days of the succeeding year.

  13. The  required  reports  under  item  11  of  this  Section  shall  serve  as prerequisites for the renewal of the required license(s).
IX.  FEES AND CHARGES

The following fees shall be charged for the issuance, upgrading, renewal and annual endorsement of SBSR license:
Registration

Category Processing Fee (PHP)
Class A 10, 000. 00
Class B 5, 000. 00
Class C 1, 000. 00

Licensing
Category
Pre-Qualification/ Annual Inspection Fee (PHP)
Processing Fee (PHP)
License Certificate
Class A
12,400.00
34,400.00
500.00
Class B
9,300.00
25,800.00
500.00
Class C
6,300.00
17,200.00
500.00

X.   SANCTIONS
1.    For engaging in shipbuilding and ship repair activities without a MARINA- SBSR license, a person or enterprise shall be subject to closure, to be effected   by   the   MARINA   in   coordination  with   an   appropriate   Law Enforcement Authorities after due process.

2.    For  engaging  in  shipbuilding  and  ship  repair  activities  with  expired MARINA-SBSR license, a person or enterprise shall be imposed the following administrative fines:

Category

1 s t Violation (PHP)

2nd Violation (PHP)

3rd & Succeeding
Violation

C l ass A

100 , 000. 00

Plus 100% of first violation fines

C losure after due process
Plus 200% of fi rst violation f ines

C l ass B

75 , 000. 00

C l ass C

50 , 000. 00


Likewise, for ship owners/operators hiring or commissioning the services of non-licensed shipyards shall be imposed the following administrative fines:
1st Violation (PHP)
2nd Violation (PHP)
3rd & Succeeding Violation
100,000.00
Plus 100% of first violation fines
Closure after due process Plus
200% of first violation fines

3.    For engaging in shipbuilding and ship repair activities with non-endorsed MARINA-SBSR license, a person or enterprise shall be imposed the following administrative fines:

Category

1st Violation (PHP)
2nd Violation PHP)
3rd & Succeeding Violation
Class A
75,000.00
Plus 100% of first
violation fines
Closure after due process Plus 200%
of first violation fines
Class B
50,000.00
Class C
25,000.00
4. Non-submission of required reports;

Category

1st Violation per document (PHP)
2nd Violation per document (PHP)
3rd & Succeeding Violation per document
Class A
3,000.00
6,000.00
P12,000.00 and cancellation/ revocation of License for the
operation of the shipyard
Class B
1,500.00
3,000.00
P6,000.00 and cancellation/ revocation of License for the
operation of the shipyard
Class C
1,000.00
2,000.00
P4,000.00 and cancellation/ revocation  of License for the
operation of the  shipyard

5. Failure to secure valid ISO Certification on time as per section XI, Transitory Provision:

Category

1st Violation (PHP)
2nd Violation  (PHP)
3rd & Succeeding Violation
Class A
100,000.00
Suspension of License Plus 100% of first violation fines
     
Closure after due process Plus 200% of first violation fines
     
Class B
75,000.00
Class C
50,000.00

6. Violations of conditions and obligations attached to the license;

6.1 Failure to secure Shipbuilding Permit under Section VIII (7);

Category

1st Violation (PHP)
2nd Violation (PHP)
3rd & Succeeding Violation
Class A
100,000.00
Suspension of License Plus 100% of first violation fines
Closure after due process Plus 200% of first violation fines
Class B
75,000.00
Class C
50,000.00

6.2 Submission by the shipyard of any false statement or misrepresentation or fraudulent or tampered or irregularly issued certificates, license, or documents, such as Builders Certificate & Dry-docking Certificate of Section VIII (8) & (9) of this Circular and other pertinent documents;

Category

1st Violation (PHP)
2nd Violation (PHP)
3rd & Succeeding Violation
Class A
100,000.00
Suspension of License Plus 100% of first violation fines
Closure after due process Plus 200% of first violation fines
Class B
75,000.00
Class C
50,000.00

6.3 Submission by the shipyard of spurious/tampered/fake documents and unauthorized/ unlicensed signatory/s required for the approval all plans and specification for ship construction, conversion, alteration, modification or rebuilding as per Section VIII (8);

Category

1st Violation (PHP)
2nd Violation (PHP)
3rd & Succeeding Violation
Class A
100,000.00
Suspension of License Plus 100% of first violation fines
Closure after due process Plus 200% of first violation fines
Class B
75,000.00
Class C
50,000.00

6.4 Other conditions of Section VIII of this Circular; and,

Category

1st Violation (PHP)
2nd Violation (PHP)
3rd & Succeeding Violation
Class A
50,000.00
Suspension of License Plus 100% of first violation fines
Closure after due process Plus 200% of first violation fines
Class B
25,000.00
Class C
15,000.00

7.   The MARINA may, after due notice and hearing, suspend/cancel/revoke the license to operate of a MARINA-Registered Shipyard for any of the following grounds:
7.1 Failure  to  maintain  the  qualifications  for  registration  as  required  in Section V.

7.2 Willful or gross violation of shipyard laws and rules and regulations.

7.3 Violation of environment protection laws and rules and regulations.
XI.  TRANSITORY PROVISION

All existing licensed MARINA-Registered Shipyard shall be required to re-register during the renewal or annual endorsement of license upon effectivity of this circular.

All MARINA-Registered licensed shipyards shall be required to comply with Section IV.14 & 15 within one (1) year to be reckoned on the next annual inspection upon effectivity of this circular.

XII. REPEALING CLAUSE

MARINA Circulars No. 178, 2007-02, 2009-06 and other issuances which are inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.

XIII. EFFECTIVITY

This  Circular  shall  take  effect  fifteen  (15)  days  after  publication  in  one  (1) newspaper of national circulation or in the Official Gazette.

Done in the city of Manila, Philippines, this 18 day of January 2018.

By the Authority of the Board:

(SGD) USEC FELIPE A. JUDAN
Officer-in-Charge



[1] Refer to RA 9295 definition of terms.

[2] Refer to RA 9295 definition of terms

[3] Refer to MC 2007-02 definition of terms

[4] Air Bags used for dry-docking must be equipped with special mechanism or  facility for safe operation

[5] Refer to the IRR of RA 10698, The Naval Architecture Law

[6] Refer to MC 2015-07
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