Section 35Sec./Art. 35

Penal Provision. – A fine of not less than Twenty thousand pesos [P20,000.00] nor more than One hundred thousand pesos [P100,000.00] or imprisonment for a period of not less than one [1] year nor more than six [6] years or both such fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the court shall be imposed upon:

[a] Any person who engages in the practice of merchant marine profession or represents himself as a Marine Deck or Engineer Officer without holding a valid certificate of registration and/or certificate of competency

[b] Any person who represents or uses the certificate of registration and/or certificate of competency of another person;

[c] Any person who shall give any false or forged documents for the purpose of obtaining a certificate of registration and/or certificate of competency;

[d] Any person who shall use a revoked or suspended certificate of registration and/or invalid or expired professional license

[e] Any person who shall assume, use or advertise the title of Marine Deck/Engineer Officer under his name, or any description to convey the impression that he is a professional marine deck/engineer officer without holding a valid certificate of registration and/or certificate of competency; and

[f] Any person who shall violate the provisions of this Act, its Implementing Rules and Regulations and the Code of Ethics for Marine Deck/Engineer Officers.