DESCRIPTION: ISSUANCE OF COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSEL LICENSE (NEW/TRANSFER) Per FAO 198-1 s. 2018 and other relevant FAOs, FOOs, and Memoranda
Office | Division
BFAR RFO 1- Fisheries Management Regulatory Enforcement Division (FMRED)-Regulatory and Licensing Section -Government Center, Sevilla, San Fernando City, La Union
Classification
Complex
Type of Transaction
G2C – Government to Citizen; G2B – Government to Business Entity
Who May Avail
Citizen/s of the Philippines at least 21 years of age; Individual/Spouses;MSME; Fisherfolk Associations; Corporations; other juridical entity
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS
WHERE TO SECURE
A. New CFVGL Application
1. BFAR application form for CFV/GL
BFAR Regional Office 1
2. Affidavit specifying that the vessel has no pending criminal, civil or administrative case
3. Affidavit of undertaking of no pending case
4. Two (2) 8″ x 10″ non computerized pictures showing name of the vessel painted on the hull
Applicant
5. Copy of Top view deck of the vessel showing the proper markings
6. Grid map indicating the proposed fishing ground
BFAR Regional Office 1
7. Original or authenticated copies of Certificate of Philippine Registry (CPR), Certificate of Ownership (CO), and Valid/Unexpired Fishing Vessel Safety Certificate (FVSC)
Marina
8. Authenticated Approved Articles of incorporation and By-Laws for Corporation, the primary and secondary purpose is to engage in fishing or business name registration, certificate of single proprietorship or partnership
Applicant
9. Fishing logbook for catcher vessel for registration and approval of BFAR upon payment of registration fee of fifty pesos (P 50.00)
10. Copy of official receipt for payment of CFV/GL applications, License fees, and cash bond deposit
Special Collecting Officer/Cashiering Unit
11. Detailed inspection report by the Licensing Officer
Licensing Officer
12. Importation or construction clearance (in case the fishing vessel is imported or newly constructed
BFAR CO/Marina
13. Copy of Original Deed of Sale (for Transfer of Ownership)
Applicant
14. Tax Identification Number (TIN) issued by BIR
BIR
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