Section 14June 02, 2007, Sec./Art. 14

Enforcement. - Ship carrying more than two thousand (2,000) tons of Oil in bulk as cargo shall not be allowed entry into Philippine territory or its exclusive economic zone without a valid certificate of insurance or financial security for Pollution Damage required by this Act.

For this purpose, the PPA or any other port authorities shall deny port services to said Ship without such certificate.

If any such Ship is found within the said territory or zone without such certificate, said Ship shall be prevented from loading or unloading its cargo until it is able to produce the appropriate insurance or financial security duly certified by the State of its registry if such country is a convention- member State, otherwise, issued or certified by the MARINA or any convention-member State.

The Owner and master of the Ship referred to in the immediately preceding paragraph shall be jointly and severally liable to the fines set forth in this Act. Such Ship shall be prevented from leaving unless the appropriate fines shall have been paid to the full satisfaction of the MARINA.

The PCG shall conduct inspections of certificates of Ships entering the territory of the Philippines, or, in the case of Ships registered in the Philippines voyaging within the said territory: Provided That such inspections shall not cause undue delay to the Ships.

CHAPTER V

CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL OIL POLLUTION COMPENSATION FUND