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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.
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    BFAR Administrative Circular No. 252: Series of 2014. Rules and regulations governing distant-water fishing by Philippine-flagged fishing vessels.
    (Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, 2014-10-08)
    This Administrative Order, consisting of seven Sections, establishes Rules and Regulations Governing High-Sea Fishing by Philippine-Flagged Fishing Vessels. The Department of Agriculture, through the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), establishes the following rules and regulations on fishing in the high seas areas managed by Regional Fisheries Organizations. This Circular covers all Philippine-flagged fishing vessels, regardless of type, engaged in High-Sea Fishing. Fishing vessels of Philippine registry with valid Commercial Fishing Vessel License may engage in distant water fishing provided that the fishing vessel: is registered with the RFMO or the Coastal State that allows fishing by foreign-flagged fishing vessels; complies with the rules and regulations of the RFMO which has jurisdiction over the high seas pocket or the Coastal State; complies with the safety, manning and other requirements of MARINA and other requirements of concerned agencies; has an International Fishing Permit (IFP) Special Fishing Permit (SFP), Certificate of Clearance from the Bureau of license or authorization from the Coastal State and that the fish caught by such vessels shall be considered as caught in Philippine waters and are not subject to all import duties and taxes only when the same are landed in duly designated fish landings and fish ports in the Philippines. The International Fishing Permit (IFP) and Special Fishing Permit shall be issued by the BFAR National Director. The IFP shall be valid for a period of 3 years starting from the date of payment of permit fees unless suspended, revoked, terminated or cancelled sooner for cause.