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Maritime Alert - August 2025

August 27, 2025

PROCEDURES FOR QUARTERLY DEPARTURE AUTHORIZATION, DEPARTURE DECLARATION, AND ARRIVAL DECLARATION

The General Directorate of Port Authorities and Coast Guard (DICAPI) issued Directorial Resolution No. 603-2025-MGP/ DICAPI, which approves the procedures and forms for quarterly departure, departure declaration, and arrival declaration in person for nationally flagged vessels engaged in fishery, recreational boating, tourism, bay traffic, powered watercraft, offshore facility supply, and tugboats. The regulation replaces Directorial Resolution No. 0333-2004-MGP/DGCG, bringing it into line with Legislative Decree No. 1147 and its Regulations. Main provisions:

  • Quarterly departure: Maximum validity of 3 months, free procedure in 24 hours, only with valid certificates.
  • Departure declaration: Authorization to depart for a specific destination, procedure in 2 hours, sworn statement and mandatory on board.
  • Arrival declaration: Submission within 24 hours of entering port; if different from the authorized destination, justification must be provided.
  • Inspection: Supervision by the Coast Guard Operations Command.
  • Effective date: August 6, 2025.

The update seeks to standardize and streamline procedures, reinforcing navigation safety and protection of the aquatic environment.