MIA FLAG STATE ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY NO. 15, S. 2000, October 23, 2000

[ MIA FLAG STATE ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY NO. 15, S. 2000, October 23, 2000 ]

REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE OPERATION OF HIGH SPEED CRAFTS

For clarity and transparency in the implementation and enforcement of national rules and regulations governing the operation of High Speed Crafts in Philippine waters, the following provisions of the Philippine Merchant Marine Rules and Regulations, 1997 and Memorandum Circular No. 148 are hereby reiterated:

1. Philippine Merchant Marine Rules and Regulations, 1997

a. Regulation XVII/2 — Definition

High Speed Craft — is a craft capable of maximum speed in meters per second (m/s) equal to or exceeding

0.1667

3.7 V

where: V — displacement corresponding to the design waterline in m3

b. Regulation XVII/3 — General Provisions

3.2 Compliance with structural standards of a classification society recognized by the Administration may be accepted as satisfactory proof of the structural adequacy of a craft.

2. Memorandum Circular No. 148

3.7 Class G: High Speed Craft

3.7.1 Deck Department

Tonnage

No.

Position

License/Qualification

100 and below

1

Master

2 nd Mate

1

Deck Officer

3 rd Mate

1

Deck Rating

Over 100 – 250

1

Master

Chief Mate

1

Deck Officer

3 rd Mate

1

Deck Rating

Over 250 – 500

1

Master

Master Mariner

1

Deck Officer

3 rd Mate

1

Deck Rating

3.7.2 Engine Department

Power (Kw)

No.

Position

License/Qualification

Below 1400 Unmanned machinery space

1

Chief Engineer Officer

4 th Marine Engineer

Below 1400 manned

1

Chief Engineer Officer

3 rd Marine Engineer

machinery space

1

2nd Engineer Officer

4 th Marine Engineer

Over 1400-2800 unmanned

machinery space

1

Chief Engineer Officer

3 rd Marine Engineer

Over 1400-2800 manned

1

Chief Engineer Officer

2 nd Marine Engineer

machinery space

1

2nd Engineer Officer

4 th Marine Engineer

Over 2800-4200 unmanned

machinery space

1

Chief Engineer Officer

2nd Marine Engineer

Over 2800-4200

1

Chief Engineer Officer

2nd Marine Engineer

manned machinery space

1

2nd Engineer Officer

3rd Marine Engineer

Over 4200-5400 unmanned

machinery space

1

Chief Engineer Officer

Chief Marine Engineer

Over 4200-5400 manned

1

Chief Engineer Officer

Chief Marine Engineer

machinery space

1

2nd Engineer Officer

3rd Marine Engineer

Over 5400-8200 unmanned

1

Chief Engineer Officer

Chief Marine Engineer

machinery space

1

2nd Engineer Officer

4th Marine Engineer

Over 5400-8200 manned

1

Chief Engineer Officer

Chief Marine Engineer

machinery space

1

2nd Engineer Officer

2nd Marine Engineer

Over 8200-10200 unmanned

1

Chief Engineer Officer

Chief Marine Engineer

machinery space

1

2nd Engineer Officer

3rd Marine Engineer

Over 8200-10200 manned

1

Chief Engineer Officer

Chief Marine Engineer

machinery space

1

2nd Engineer Officer

2nd Marine Engineer

1

Engine Officer

4th Marine Engineer

Over 10200- 24000

1

Chief Engineer Officer

Chief Mariner Engineer

unmanned machinery space

1

2nd Engineer Officer

2nd Marine Engineer

Over 10200-24000 manned

1

Chief Engineer Officer

Chief Marine Engineer

machinery space

1

2nd Engineer Officer

2nd Marine Engineer

1

Engine Officer

3rd Marine Engineer

Henceforth, in the implementation, enforcement and interpretation of rules and regulations pertaining to high speed crafts, the above-mentioned provisions under the Philippine Merchant Marine Rules and Regulations, 1997 and/or Memorandum Circular No. 148 shall prevail.

Please be guided accordingly.

Adopted: 23 Oct. 2000

(SGD.) OSCAR M. SEVILLA

Administrator