Quiz 1

• What is the requirement for vessels and aircraft engaged in foreign trade regarding ports of entry?

  They must visit designated ports of entry unless otherwise allowed by law.
• What authority does the 'District Collector' have over vessels and aircraft from foreign ports?

  They have authority over the docking of vessels and aircraft at the designated port of entry.
• Who is prohibited from leaving or boarding an incoming vessel without permission?

  Any person, except for the pilot, consul, quarantine officers, customs officers, and other duly authorized persons.
• What is the minimum distance that tugboats or other crafts must maintain from an incoming vessel?

  They must keep away at a distance of not less than fifty (50) meters.
• What documents must the master present upon the entry of a vessel?

  The vessel's General Declaration, original manifest of all cargoes, cargo stowage plan, store list, passenger list, crew list, and other related documents.
• What is the purpose of the cargo manifest?

  It is a complete list of all cargo on board, specifying details like port of departure, destination, quantity, description, and consignee.
• What must be done if a vessel carries no cargo or passengers?

  It should be explicitly stated on the manifest.
• What is required for electronic manifest submission?

  Shipping companies, NVOCCs, freight forwarders, and cargo consolidators must electronically submit a complete cargo manifest in advance.
• How many hard copies of the cargo manifest must be provided upon arrival?

  Two hard copies must be provided to customs authorities at the port of Manila or Manila International Container Port, and one copy for other ports.
• What is the procedure for manifest amendments?

  Changes to the manifest require written approval under oath and are generally not allowed except in cases of clerical errors.
• What must accompany the cargo manifest if it is originally written in another language?

  A translation in English must accompany each copy of the cargo manifest.
• What must the master present to the District Collector upon arrival?

  One of the three original copies of the cargo manifest with an endorsement from the boarding officer.
• What must the master of a Philippine vessel returning from abroad produce?

  The entire crew listed in the vessel.
• What happens if a crew member is missing upon return?

  The master must produce proof satisfactory to the District Collector.
• What is the purpose of the record of arrival and entry of vessels and aircrafts?

  To keep a record of the date when the vessel enters and arrives in the territory, which is open to public inspection.
• Under what circumstances can the District Collector arrest a vessel or aircraft?

  If it departs or attempts to depart before entry has been made, except under stress of weather, terrorists, or other necessity.
• What is ballast and its purpose?

  Ballast is sand, gravel, or water used to balance the ship and control its weight.
• What is required for discharging ballast?

  A permit from the District Collector is required to discharge ballast.
• What is the policy regarding unloading cargo during official non-working hours?

  Unloading of cargo during official non-working hours is allowed subject to payment of a service fee.
• What must the captain do if a vessel is forced to dock at a different port due to necessity?

  The captain must submit a sworn protest to the District Collector within 24 hours.
• What must be reported if any cargo was unloaded or lost due to necessity?

  The master must report it within the same time frame and provide proof.
• What does the District Collector require for the unloading of cargo with sufficient proof?

  The District Collector may permit the unloading of cargo with customs officers supervising.
• What is the role of the Bureau of Customs regarding foreign vessels?

  The Bureau of Customs is in charge of exportation and importation.
• What is required for the clearance of a vessel for a foreign port?

  The vessel must have a Bill of Health, three copies of the manifest of export cargo, and certification from the Philippines Postal Corporation.
• What happens if the master or agent refuses to transport bags from the Philippine Postal Corporation?

  The District Collector will not allow the vessel to sail.
• Who decides the compensation for transporting bags from the Philippine Postal Corporation?

  The Postmaster General and the vessel's master or agent will decide the compensation.
• What must the master of a departing vessel state under oath?

  All cargoes destined for the Philippines have been duly discharged and accounted for.
• What must the master report if the vessel remains in port for more than 48 hours after the intended departure time?

  The master must report to the District Collector for an extension of time of departure.
• What happens to the original clearance if the vessel remains in port without an extension?

  The original clearance shall be nullified.