Clearance needed for Importation of Fishing Vessels
| ATR Reference: | 4.2.7.3 Certification requirement |
| UN Code: | B83 |
| NTM Type: | Certification Requirement |
Issuing Agency
- 4F PCA Annex Building, Elliptical Road, Quezon City
- 83244718, 89299597, 74559493
- 89298074
- bfar.director@gmail.com, fiqd.certification@gmail.com
- https://www.bfar.da.gov.ph
Information
Prior to the importation of fishing vessels and the construction of new fishing vessels, the approval/clearance of the Department must first be obtained. However, this only applies to Commercial Fishing Vessels (15 km away from the coastline and 3 tons above)
| Governing Law: | R.A. No 8550:
An Act Providing For The Development, Management And Conservation Of The Fisheries And Aquatic Resources, Integrating All Laws Pertinent Thereto, And For Other Purposes |
| Applicable Section: | Article I Article II (Section 33) |