Requested from MARINA by J. Alon at 12:44 PM on
Aug 07, 2023.
Purpose: Research
Date of Coverage: 09/08/2017 - 12/31/2022
Tracking no: #MARINA-138720083541
Alon 12:44 PM, Aug 07, 2023
Good day! I would like to request statistics on ballast water management (BWM) compliance within ships covered by MARINA MC SR 2020-05. I am looking for:
A) Tallies/counts of:
1) International BWM Certificates;
2) BWM Plans;
3) BW Record Books; and
4) Installation or modification plans for onboard BW Treatment Systems.
B) Details/records of any violations of MC SR 2020-05 within the prescribed period.
C) Any other relevant data regarding the title.
Thank you!
Fallarme 12:11 PM, Aug 08, 2023
August 8, 2023
Dear Jose Paulo Andres,
Thank you for your request dated Aug 07, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Ballast water management compliance within Philippine-registered overseas fleet.
We received your request on Aug 07, 2023 and will respond on or before Aug 28, 2023 12:44:21 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyIAsSB0NvbnRlbnQiE01BUklOQS0xMzg3MjAwODM1NDEM, for request with ticket number #MARINA-138720083541.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Theodore Fallarme
FOI Officer
Donadilla 09:51 AM, Sep 20, 2023
September 20, 2023
Dear Jose Paulo Andres Alon,
I refer to my letter of Aug 07, 2023 12:44:21 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Ballast water management compliance within Philippine-registered overseas fleet.
Our response to your request is due on Aug 28, 2023 12:44:21 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because the information requested is complex, and awaiting the response of the concerned MARINA office.
I apologize for this delay but have applied for an extension so we could work further on your request. We hope to be able to send you a response on or before Sep 25, 2023 12:44:21 PM.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyIAsSB0NvbnRlbnQiE01BUklOQS0xMzg3MjAwODM1NDEM, for request with ticket number #MARINA-138720083541.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Neil Edgar Donadilla
FOI Officer
Alon 03:48 PM, Sep 20, 2023
Thank you for reaching out regarding my request. I appreciate you taking the time to inform me of progress relating to this matter. I understand that the nature of this business is complicated, and associated delays are perfectly fine with me. I do hope to receive data on my request as soon as possible.
Good day to you.
Jose Paulo Andres Alon
Donadilla 02:39 PM, Jan 25, 2024
January 25, 2024
Dear Jose Paulo Andres Alon,
I refer to my letter of Aug 07, 2023 12:44:21 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Ballast water management compliance within Philippine-registered overseas fleet.
In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query. We have send your request to the Shipyards Regulation Service, unfortunately, they have no data on the matter. We have forwarded your request to other concerned office of MARINA. In particular, it would be helpful to know if you would need the information in order to proceed with request. You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyIAsSB0NvbnRlbnQiE01BUklOQS0xMzg3MjAwODM1NDEM, for request with ticket number #MARINA-138720083541, to respond.
During the period of us awaiting your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before Apr 18, 2024 05:57:06 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Neil Edgar Donadilla
FOI Officer
Donadilla 09:40 AM, Feb 01, 2024
February 1, 2024
Dear Jose Paulo Andres Alon,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated Aug 07, 2023 12:44:21 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for Ballast water management compliance within Philippine-registered overseas fleet.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved. As of 31 December 2023, 98 Philippine registered overseas fleet have valid International Ballast Water Management Certificates issued by Recognized Organizations authorized to issue the certificate on behalf of MARINA, provided by the MARINA Regional Office (MRO) - NCR. Further, MARINA MC SR 2020-05 covers the Philippine-registered Overseas ships or ships plying the international trade. However, the said Circular does not cover domestic ships.
(*source: MARINA MRO-NCR, MARINA SRS, MARINA MEPDS)
Your right to request a review
If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to LEGAL SERVICE at 9th floor MARINA Building, Bonifacio Drive cor. 20th Street, Port Area, Manila/ ls@marina.gov.ph. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.
If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Neil Edgar Donadilla
FOI Receiving Officer
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