Administrative Circulars
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- BFAR Administrative Circular No. 252-1: Series of 2020. Amended rules and regulations governing distant-water fishing by Philippine-flagged fishing vessels operating in other coastal states.(Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, 2020-02-03)These Rules and Regulations, consisting of 18 sections, are enacted to implement the Republic Act No. 8550 and the National Plan of Action to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing. The scope and application of the Rules and Regulations cover all Philippine-flagged fishing vessels engaged in distant-water fishing in other coastal states. Fishing vessels of Philippine registry with valid Commercial Fishing Vessel License may engage in distant-water fishing provided: a. That the fishing vessel is registered with the Regional Fisheries Management Organization (RFMO) and, where relevant, licensed by the Coastal State; b. That the fishing vessel is compliant with the rules and regulations of the RFMO and/or Arrangements and, where relevant, the Coastal State which has jurisdiction over the waters where it operates; c. That the fishing vessel is compliant with the safety, manning and other requirements of MARINA and other concerned agencies; d. That the fishing vessel holds a valid Distant Water Fishing Permit (DWFP) and fishing authorization from the Coastal State; and e. That the owner of the fishing vessel has provided the BFAR a copy of the authorization/permit/license of the Coastal State if the same has already been issued. Provided that, if the authorization has not been granted yet, a copy of such authorization shall be submitted to BFAR within thirty days from the issuance. All catcher vessels shall have fisheries observer coverage in accordance with the conservation and management measures of the RFMO which has jurisdiction over the area. All catcher and carrier vessels shall be equipped with a two-way ALC in accordance with the conservation and management measures of the RFMO, which has jurisdiction over the area where these vessels operate. Fishing companies shall request the BFAR for authorization to transship at port and at sea and shall submit the information requierd in Section 12 twentyfour hours before the scheduled transshipment. The Rules and Regulations further make provisions for: documentary requirements for the issuance of a distant water fishing permit (DWFP); vessel marking and specifications; timely reporting of catch, vessel entry and exit; inspection and monitoring of landings in domestic ports; declaration of landing in foreign ports; bilateral cooperation with other coastal or port state; offences and penalties; etc.
- BFAR Administrative Circular No. 256: Series of 2015. Declaring malachite green and gentian violet as health hazards and prohibiting their use in food fish production and trade.(Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, 2015-02-12)This Circular, consisting of 25 Sections divided into seven Chapters and one Annex, prohibits the use of malachite green and gentian violet in all stages of aquaculture production of fishery and aquatic products intended for human consumption and the distribution for commerce of fishery and aquatic products derived from aquaculture containing traces of the dyes. It shall be unlawful for any person to: 1) Use malachite green or gentian violet in the aquaculture production of food fish; 2) Produce, handle or process for sale, offer for sale, distribute in commerce fish or fishery product bearing or containing malachite green or gentian violet; and, 3) Import into the Philippines or export fish or fishery product bearing or containing malachite green or gentian violet. Any importer, exporter, aquaculture/farm operator, or distributor found violating any of the provisions of this Circular shall be subject to the following administrative sanctions: a) for the first offense, suspension for three months of the registration as importer, exporter, aquaculture/farm operator or distributor; b) for the second offense, six-month suspension of the registration; and, c) for the third offense, revocation of the registration and delisting.
- BFAR Administrative Circular No. 253: Series of 2014. Moratorium on the issuance of commercial fishing vessel and gear license and other clearances.(Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, 2014-10-08)This Administrative Order, consisting of 10 Sections, establishes the Moratorium on the issuance of Commercial Fishing Vessel and Gear Licence and Other Clearances. The moratorium shall be imposed for a period of 3 years after 6 months from the entry into force of this Circular. It shall apply to any commercial fishing vessel using all types of nets or gears whether in an active or passive manner. It shall cover the conversion of passenger or cargo vessels into fishing vessels as well as the issuance of construction clearance and importation of all types of commercial fishing vessels. It shall apply to owners of unregistered and unlicensed commercial fishing vessels and gears who fail to avail of the grace period provided in Section 4 hereof (with the exception of Danish Seiners). These owners are prohibited from transferring their vessel or gears by sale or otherwise to fishing companies, operators, partnerships or persons, particularly to those who were issued construction or import clearance. The moratorium shall not apply to the renewal of existing CFVGL, provided, that should there be an increase in the gross tonnage of the commercial fishing vessel subject of the application for renewal, the same should not exceed 250 gross tons, provided further that the gear registration is for the same previously registered gear or new fishing gear belonging to the same gear classification.
- BFAR Administrative Circular No. 247: Series of 2013. Amending FAO 31 s. 1952 on the conservation of the Ludong in Northern Luzon.(Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, 2013-11-25)