MARINA · MARINA Advisory · Advisory No. 2026-36
Guidelines on the Classification Status and Continued Operation of Vessels Affected by the Suspension of Certificate of Accreditation of MARINA-Accredited Classification Societies
- What changed
- Sets out how vessels keep a valid classification status and continue operating when a MARINA-accredited classification society has its certificate of accreditation suspended. It comes with an operational framework (Annex A) and a certificate-of-extension mechanism (Annex B) so affected ships are not immediately grounded. Primarily a shipowner and flag-state measure, but relevant to seafarers because a ship's class and statutory certificates underpin its lawful, insured operation and their continued employment aboard. Confirm the covered classification societies and the extension terms in the official advisory and its annexes.
- Who is affected
- Shipowners; Operators; Flag state; Seafarers
- What action may be required
- Read the official text and your contract/CBA. Eagle’s summary is not a compliance instruction.
- Effective date
- 2 July 2026 (2026-07-02)
- Legal status (derived)
- in-force. An overdue review does not mean the instrument is invalid.
- Verification
- unverified. Last verified: not recorded. Next review: not scheduled.
- Limitations
- Plain-language explanation only. Verbatim legal text is on the official source.
Citation
MARINA, Guidelines on the Classification Status and Continued Operation of Vessels Affected by the Suspension of Certificate of Accreditation of MARINA-Accredited Classification Societies (Advisory No. 2026-36). Official: https://marina.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MARINA-Advisory-No.2026-36.pdf. Eagle record https://eagleintelmari.com/registry/marina-advisory-2026-36. Verification date: none on file.
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