Section 24.

Grounds for Suspension and Revocation of Certificate of Registration and

Certificate of Competency, Cancellation of Special Dispensation. – The Board shall have the
power, upon due notice and hearing, to revoke or suspend the Certificate of Competency of a
Marine Deck/Engineer Officer, or to cancel a Special Dispensation for cause, which includes but
shall not be limited to: the use or perpetration of any fraud or deceit in obtaining a Certificate of
Registration, or for incompetence, negligence, or for the illegal practice of a Marine Deck/Engineer
Officer; violation of the provisions of this Act, its implementing Rules and Regulations and/or
violations of Policies of the Board, including the Code of Ethics for Marine Deck/Engineer Officers.
The action of the Board shall be final and executory without prejudice to the right of the aggrieved
party to appeal the same within fifteen (15) days from written notice, to the Commission.

PENAL PROVISION SECTION 35: A fine of not less than Twenty thousand pesos [P20,000.00] nor more
than One hundred thousand pesos [P100,000.00] or imprisonment for a period of not less than one
[1] year nor more than six [6] years or both such fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the court
shall be imposed upon:

[f] Any person who shall violate the provisions of this Act, its Implementing Rules and Regulations
and the Code of Ethics for Marine Deck/Engineer Officers.

Board for Marine Deck Officers Code of Ethics of the Philippines (We
Filipino Seafarer should know)
Board for Marine Deck Officers Code of Ethics

Article IV

RELATION TO THE COMMUNITY

a) Every deck officer shall compose himself as an officer and a gentleman, and act
honorably when dealing with the general public.

b) He should be concerned foremost with the safety of every man, woman and child who
boards the ship as a passenger by following all safety measures prescribed for shipboard
use.

c) He shall contribute his professional knowledge for the general public welfare and comfort
of the riding public to gain their respect and confidence.

d) He shall, above all, continually consider the preservation of life, health and poverty, even
at the risk of his own life, to enhance the sense of public interest that is an integral
obligation of the profession.
 Article VI
RELATION TO THE SUBORDINATE

a) A superior officer shall always conduct himself with the proper decorum in his acts or
deeds and thoughts to set an example for his subordinate befitting his rank or designation.

b) He should give the necessary training, guidance and opportunities for the improvement
of his subordinate’s competency and especially to overcome his shortcoming demanded by
his license as a deck officer.

c) He should continually mold the character of his subordinate to impress the importance of
command responsibility.

d) He should give merits unselfishly when due, to inspire his subordinates to achieve
greater result.

e) He should not hesitate to listen to the advice of his subordinates but to exercise
discretion before implementation.

f) He should not hesitate to admit errors in his decision when it is obvious, but it must be
done within the circle of staff.

Article VII

RELATION TO HIS FELLOW-PRACTITIONER

a) Every deck officer should work together in mutual cooperation and harmonious
relationship by sharing individual knowledge for professional advancement.

b) He should associate himself with his colleagues in any reputable and recognized marine
society to further broaden his knowledge.

c) He should never attempt to issue statements to the general public concerning the
shortcoming of his fellow officer.

d) The following specified acts of a deck officer shall be deemed to be unethical as a breach
of professional ethics, subject to immediate actions:

1) Open criticism of a fellow officer without knowledge of the other.

2) Spreading false information on the professional competency and ability of other

practitioners.

3) Degrading a colleague in order to acquire his position.

4) False recommendation on the competency of another officer.

5) Maliciously withholding information or knowledge to place others in a controversial

situation.
6) Tending to accept a position lower than his highest license to displace another officer
applying for the same.

7) Exerting political influence to displace a co-marine officer or engineer.

8) Certifying that he can work better or could render service more satisfactorily than
another.

9) Openly expressing that he holds exclusive methods of practice or style of service.

REPUBLIC ACT No. 10698

AN ACT TO REGULATE AND MODERNIZE THE PRACTICE OF NAVAL ARCHITECTURE IN

THE PHILIPPINES or Naval Architecture Law

SECTION 26. Suspension and Revocation of Certificate of Registration, Professional Identification

Card and Temporary/Special Permits. — The Board shall have the power, after due notice and
hearing, and in consultation with the APO, to suspend or revoke the certificate of registration,
professional identification card, or temporary/special permits on any of the following grounds:

a. Any act of misrepresentation, dishonesty, unethical conduct or gross incompetence in

connection with the performance of his/her profession as defined in this Act or any law
inimical to the profession;

b. Gross immorality or commission of any act involving moral turpitude;

c. Any person who has been convicted of any criminal offense by final judgment of a court of
competent jurisdiction; or

d. Any person who has been judicially declared to be of unsound mind.