The Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources will be accepting applications for new Commercial Fishing Vessel/Gear License, following the expiration of the Moratorium on the issuance of new Commercial Fishing Vessel/Gear License (CFVGL) on January 23, 2022.
Applicants may file their application, together with the complete requirements, to the BFAR Regional Office that has jurisdiction over the homeport of the vessel.
The filing of new CFVGL is covered by Fisheries Administrative Order No. 198-1, series of 2018 or the “Rules and regulations governing the registration and licensing of commercial fishing vessels, fishing gears and fish workers.”
DA-BFAR would like to remind its stakeholders that only applications with complete requirements in accordance with FAO 198-1 shall be accepted by the BFAR Regional Offices.
The Moratorium on the issuance of new CFVGL, which lasted three years, took effect on January 24, 2019 by virtue of BFAR Administrative Circular No. 253-1, series of 2018.#
Permits / Licenses Application Procedures Purposes / Objectives: To process CFV/GL applications coming from National Capital Region, new CFV/GL vessel applications coming from Regions 1 to 13, ARMM and CAR for issuance of a three (3) year CFV/GL and IFP fishing in International Waters, registration of fishing gear for catchers, fish workers I.D. card for pa-aling fisherman, foreign fisherman, foreign fisherman’s license, Certificate of Eligibility, Clearance for importation of fishing vessels. Policy Guidelines: Republic Act. No. 8550 Fisheries Administrative Order No. 198, series of 2000 Fisheries Administrative Order No. 191, series of 1995 Action by: Fishing Vessel Policy and Licensing Section – processing, evaluation of fishing vessels application for support vessels and inspection of fishing gear for catchers submitted by applicants. OIC, Office of the Assistant Director for Administrative Services – initials endorsement letter and CFV/GL. BFAR Director – signs CFV/G License for endorsement to the company and owner/operator Forms / Documents Required: A. Commercial Fishing Vessel / Gear License Application for Commercial Fishing Vessel / Gear License (New / Renewal) Application for Fishing Gear Registration Grid map for identification of exact fishing location Certification that the fishing vessel is not involved in any administration and judicial case Affidavit of Undertaking stating the operator has complied with Section 25 of RA 8550 Certificate of Inspection issued by the Philippine Coast Guard Certificates of Ownership, Vessel Registry issued by MARINA Report of ocular inspection for catcher vessel 8x10 picture of vessel Articles of Incorporation and By-laws for corporations Business name for single proprietorship The license may be renewed within sixty (60) days before its expiration. B. International Fishing Permit Application for International Fishing Permit (fishing in International Waters) Letter of Intent Original and/or Xerox copy of approved CFVGL Certificate of Inspection for International waters C. Fish Workers ID Card Application form Community Tax Certificate 2 copies of 1x1 picture Barangay Clearance D. Foreign Fisherman's License Two (2) color pictures, passport size (2x2) of the applicant Alien employment Permit (AEP) issued by the Department of Labor Certified photocopy of applicant’s passport and/or Seaman’s Book Certified photocopy of Authority to Employ issued by the Bureau of Immigration, Department of Justice Bio-data using BFAR form E. Certificate of Eligibility Letter of Intent Proforma Invoice Company Profile Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws duly approved by SEC Deed of Sale F. Importation of Fishing Vessel Letter of Intent MARINA approval Customs release paper of the vessel Certificate of payment of taxes. Certificates of Ownership, Admeasurement and Change of Nave of Vessel Certificates of Ownership, Admeasurement and Change of Nave of Vessel Certificate of Inspection Articles of Incorporation and By-laws Vessel picture size 8x10 Survey Report from country of origin G. Other Forms Application for Registration (Radio Transmitters / Transceivers) Application for Ship Station License (Domestic) Registration, License, Application Fees and Cash Bond Deposit
Commercial Fishing – Application, Registration, and Licensing Fees of Commercial Fishing Vessel / Gear
The application for Commercial Fishing Vessel License (CFVL) and the registration of the fishing gear (RFG) shall be Four Hundred (P400.00) and Two Hundred (200.00) pesos, respectively, payable to the Bureau which is non-transferable and non-refundable.
The annual license fee shall be payable to the Bureau in accordance with the following rates:
For Commercial Fishing Vessel License
For vessels of 20.1 to 50.0 gross tons
P 250.00+2.00/GT or a fraction thereof
For vessels of 50.1 to 100.0 gross tons
P 300.00+2.00/GT or a fraction thereof
For vessels of 100.1 to 125.0 gross tons
P 500.00+3.00/GT or a fraction thereof
For vessels of 125.0 to 150.0 gross tons
P 1,000.00+3.00/GT or a fraction thereof
For vessels of 150.1 to 250.0 gross tons
P 1,500.00+3.00/GT or a fraction thereof
For vessels of 250.1 and above
P 2,500.00+4.00/GT or a fraction thereof
For vessels of 3.1 to 20.0 gross tons
P 200.00 + P2.00/GT or a fraction thereof
For Gear License
Small-scale commercial fishing
P 200.00 per year
Medium-scale commercial fishing
P 400.00 per year
Large-scale commercial fishing
P 600.00 per year
Cash Bond Deposit for Fishing Vessel
Before a license is issued, the applicant, as guaranty of good faith and for satisfactory compliance with the terms and conditions of the license, shall post a cash bond deposit to the Bureau which shall be non-transferable in accordance with the following rates:
For vessels of 3.0 to 20.0 gross tons
P 250.00
For vessels of 20.1 to 50.0 gross tons
P 350.00
For vessels of 50.1 to 75 gross tons
P 450.00
For vessels of 75.1 to 100.0 gross tons
P 550.00
For vessels of 100.0 to 150.0 gross tons
P 650.00
For vessels of 150.1 to 250.0 gross tons
P 750.00
For vessels of 250.1 to 500.0 gross tons
P 850.00
Forfeiture of Cash Bond Deposit – The Director may forfeit the cash bond deposit in favor of the government upon the cancellation of the license for cause.
Refund of Cash Bond Deposit – A cash bond deposit may be returned upon the request of the licensee, the assignees, heir/s or administrators upon the submission of the original Official Receipt therefore, to the Director together with the letter citing the reason for such refund. In case of loss of said Official Receipt, an Affidavit declaring the circumstances of such loss may be submitted in lieu thereof together with the said letter.
