The document outlines the history and evolution of maritime agencies in the Philippines from 1901 to 1967. It traces the Bureau of Coast Guard and Transportation established in 1901, which was later renamed the Bureau of Navigation in 1905. In 1913, the Bureau of Navigation was abolished and its functions divided between other agencies. Finally, in 1967, Republic Act 5173 created the Philippine Coast Guard as a military agency, unlike previous civilian coast guards.
The document outlines the history and evolution of maritime agencies in the Philippines from 1901 to 1967. It traces the Bureau of Coast Guard and Transportation established in 1901, which was later renamed the Bureau of Navigation in 1905. In 1913, the Bureau of Navigation was abolished and its functions divided between other agencies. Finally, in 1967, Republic Act 5173 created the Philippine Coast Guard as a military agency, unlike previous civilian coast guards.
The document outlines the history and evolution of maritime agencies in the Philippines from 1901 to 1967. It traces the Bureau of Coast Guard and Transportation established in 1901, which was later renamed the Bureau of Navigation in 1905. In 1913, the Bureau of Navigation was abolished and its functions divided between other agencies. Finally, in 1967, Republic Act 5173 created the Philippine Coast Guard as a military agency, unlike previous civilian coast guards.
-- Bureau of Coast Guard and Transportation (BCGT) under the general
control and supervision of the Secretary of Commerce and Police
26 October 1905 – PHILIPPINE COMMISSION ACT 1407
-- renamed BCGT as the Bureau of Navigation (BN)
19 December 1913 – PHILIPPINE COMMISSION ACT 2308
-- abolished BN and divided its function between the Bureau of Public Works and the Bureau of Customs P IL I PIN REPUBLIC ACT 5173 H P (Coast Guard Law of 1967)
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Unlike the civilian coast guards that
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were authorized by the Philippine
Commission –– RA 5173 created a military coast guard MARITIME SECURITY (MARSEC)
MARITIME SAFETY (MARSAF)
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(MAREP)
MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE
(MARSAR) •Prevent and suppress illegal entry, illegal fishing, illegal gathering of corals and other marine products, smuggling, other customs frauds and violations of other maritime and fishery laws;
•To destroy or tow in port sunken or floating dangers to navigation;
•To establish, develop, operate and maintain aids to navigation;
• To enforce rules and regulations giving effect to the provisions of international conventions for the safety of life and property at sea;
• Investigate marine casualties and disasters including those
arising from marine protests relative to the liability of shipowners and officers;
• To render aid to distressed persons or vessels on the high seas
and on waters subject to the jurisdiction of the Philippines; • To enforce laws, promulgate and administer rules and regulations for the prevention of marine pollution within the territorial waters of the Philippines in coordination with the National Pollution Control Commission; and
• To assist within its capabilities and upon request of the
appropriate authorities, other government agencies in the performance of their functions.