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MC 01-05 – Rules and Regulations on Private Aids to Navigation
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MC 01-14 – Navigational Clearance for Road Bridges Over Navigable Waters
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MC 01-18 – Harbour Speed Limit Cebu-Mactan Channel
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MC 01-19 – VTMS Cebu
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MC 01-81 – Monitoring Procedures for SOLAS and MEP Requirements for Domestic Vessels
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MC 01-98 – Accreditation of Safety Equipment Manufacturers, Suppliers & Service Stations
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MC 01-99 – Iloilo River Speed Regulation
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MC 02-14 – Guidelines for the Operation of Recreational Watercrafts
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MC 02-17 – Puerto Princesa Traffic Separation Scheme
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MC 02-23 – Heavy Weather
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MC 02-24 – Rules on Prevention of Collision at Sea
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MC 02-96 – Carriage of Dangerous Goods
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MC 03-01 – Motorboats/Vessels in the Absence of Weather Bulletin
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MC 03-03 – Routeing System at Corregidor Island Passages
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MC 03-14 – Safety Requirements of Coastal & Beach Resorts and Lifeguard Qualifications
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MC 03-17 – Northern Iloilo Strait TSS
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MC 03-20 – Port State Control
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MC 04-03 – Routeing System at Verde Island Passage
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MC 04-14 – Guidelines on Conducting Marine Parades, Regattas & Maritime Activities
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MC 04-17 – Southern Part of Iloilo Strait TSS
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MC 05-03 – Routeing System at Cebu-Mactan Channel Southern Approach
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MC 05-07 – Pasig River Safety, Security and Governance (PASSAGE)
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MC 05-07 Amendment – Pasig River Safety (Amendment)
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MC 05-12 – Master's Declaration of Safe Departure
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MC 05-94 – Approval, Servicing and Equipage of Inflatable Liferafts
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MC 06-03 – Routeing System at Malapascua Island, Cebu
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MC 06-12 – Vessel Safety Enforcement Inspections
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MC 06-22 – Guidelines on Establishment of Ships Routing System / TSS in Philippine Waters
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MC 06-23 – Pakiputan Strait and Northern Samal Island Davao TSS
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MC 06-90 – Marine Protest
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MC 06-96 – Salvage Regulations with Annexes
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MC 07-00 – Guidelines for Checking Unauthorized Persons on Board Domestic Vessels
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MC 07-12 – Pre-Departure Inspection
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MC 07-94 – Installation of EPIRB on Board Philippine Registered Vessels
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MC 07-96 – Operation and Maintenance of Aids to Navigation
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MC 08-08 – Routing System at Verde Island Passage and Batangas Sealane
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MC 08-12 – Emergency Readiness Evaluation (ERE)
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MC 08-79 – Safety Briefing for Passengers
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MC 08-91 – Standard Uniform for the Philippine Merchant Marine
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MC 08-94 – Decentralization of Administration of Lightstations and ATON
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MC 10-93 – Standard Uniform for Merchant Marine Personnel and Tanker Vessels
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MC 12-93 – Aids to Navigation Program Policy
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MC 14-93 – Establishment of Manila–Cavite Sea Lane
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DOTr DO 2024-020 – Intensified Inspection of Private Recreational Watercraft / Yacht
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Advisory No. 2025-01 – Discontinued Issuance of BMI Clearance to Harbor Pilot Applicants
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Guidelines on Documentary Requirements for SCR and SP with Annexes
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Interim Guidelines on the Conduct of Water SAR and PCG Lifeguard Training
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MEMO 0326-041 – Interim Guidelines for Refresher Training for WASAR and PCG Lifeguard Training
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MEMO 0525-011 – Clarification on the Conduct of Salvage Operations by Shipowners
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RA 9993 – Philippine Coast Guard Law of 2009
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IRR – Implementing Rules of RA 9993
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SOP 01-00 – Initial Incident Report
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SOP 01-13 – Maintenance and Repair of Light Station
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SOP 02-13 – Guidelines for PSC Officers on Maritime Labour Convention 2006
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SOP 02-98 – Report of Marine Casualty or Accident (MARCA)
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SOP 03-23 Amend 01-23
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SOP 04-13 – Guidelines on Movement of Vessels During Heavy Weather
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SOP 04-21 – Annual Port State Control Centers and Divisions System Audit
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SOP 05-13 – Movement of Vessels in Short Distance Voyages within Special Areas
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SOP 08-12 – Master's Declaration of Safe Departure
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SOP 10-12 – Vessel Safety Enforcement Inspection (VSEI)
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SOP 12-96 – Utilization of Meteor Burst Lighthouse Monitoring Control System
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SOP 13-23 – Revised Guidelines on Movement of Vessels During Heavy Weather
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SOP 13-96 – Duties and Responsibilities of Personnel In-Charge (PIC) of Lighthouse
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SOP 14-96 – Security of Lighthouses
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SOP 15-96 – Dissemination of Notice to Mariner
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MCI SOP 04-22 – Revised Guidelines on Maritime Casualties and Incidents Investigations
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UNCLOS – United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
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International Convention on Salvage 1989
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Maritime Safety Services
CG-8 is the staff division of the Philippine Coast Guard responsible for promoting and enforcing maritime safety, ensuring the safety of life and property at sea across Philippine waters.
Our Mission
To implement and oversee rigorous maritime safety policies that protect lives, secure property, and preserve the marine environment throughout the Philippines.
Our Vision
To become the nation's premier authority in maritime policy, fostering a culture of safety and proactive risk mitigation to eliminate preventable casualties.
Our Objectives
To enforce strict regulatory compliance through systematic vessel inspections while holding operators accountable to the highest international maritime standards.
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