Section 3Sec./Art. 3

Definition of Terms. As used in this Act, the following terms shall be defined as follows:

a. Naval architecture a branch of engineering concerned with the hydrodynamic and hull form characteristics of the ship, the structural design of the hull, its maneuverability characteristics and its ability to operate in the marine environment. It includes Marine Engineering which is primarily concerned with the engineering systems including the main propulsion plant, the powering and mechanical aspects of ship functions such as steering, anchoring, cargo handling, heating, ventilation, airconditioning, electrical power generation and distribution and communications;

b. Naval architects professional engineers who possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, and thus, have completed the study of engineering discipline dealing with the design, construction, maintenance and operation of marine vessels and structures as wellas its machinery and engineering systems;

c. The practice of naval architecture a person shall be deemed to be practicing naval architecture or rendering naval architecture service when he/she performs the following:

1. Design, preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, project/feasibility studies and supervision of the construction, conversion, modification, repair or survey of any floating vessel or structures, self-propelled or otherwise;

2. Design, preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, project/feasibility studies and supervision of the installation of the main propulsion plant, the powering and mechanical aspects of ship functions such as steering, anchoring, cargo handling, heating, ventilation, airconditioning, electrical power generation and distribution and communications;

3. Consultation, valuation, investigation and management services requiring naval architecture and marine engineering knowledge;

4. Management, operation and maintenance of any shipyard facility with graving dock, ship lift and marine slipways, capable to drydock, repair or do maintenance works on any floating vessels or structures;

5. Teaching of naval architecture professional subjects in government-recognized and accredited engineering schools; and

6. Employment in government as a professional naval architect if his/her work is in line with his/her profession requiring professional knowledge in naval architecture.

The enumeration of any work in this section shall not be construed as excluding any other work requiring naval architecture knowledge and application, including specialized work like ship salvaging and ship recycling.

ARTICLE II

PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF NAVAL ARCHITECTURE