Section 2December 19, 2008, Sec./Art. 2

Liabilty of the Ship Agent, General Agent and Tramp Agent. - The responsibility or liability, if any, of the ship agent, general agent and tramp agent shall continue to be governed by the pertinent provisions of the Code of Commerce: Provided, that in the case of the tramp agent, his liability shall not extend to the obligations assumed by the ship owner, charterer or carrier with the shipper or receiver for the goods carried by the ship: Provided, further, That it is the duty of the tramp agent, however, to assist the shipper or receiver in making cargo liability claims against the ship owner, charterer or carrier: Provided, finally, That failure or inaction to perform the aforesaid duty shall subject the tramp agent to applicable administrative sanctions based on the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) to be formulated thereon by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) under the Depatment of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) and by the Philippine Shippers Bureau (PSB) under the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).