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Compliance and Certification. - The shipowner and master mariner shall ensure the ship's compliance with the applicable provisions of this Act and its IRR at all times. In case of any violation thereof, they shall be principally liable.
For this purpose, a Maritime Labour Certificate for ocean-going ships or a certificate of compliance for domestic ships shall be issued to the shipowner, following guidelines which may be prescribed by the DOLE.
CHAPTER XVI
INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT
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