An Act Mandating the Duty to Render Assistance at Sea in Accordance with Relevant International Conventions
The Good Samaritan at Sea Law would require any ship in Philippine waters – and Philippine‑flagged ships elsewhere – to help people or vessels in danger, unless doing so would endanger the rescuing ship. It sets penalties for failure to help and gives the Coast Guard authority to order ships to assist.
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SBN-1540 · Sources: BatasWatch
Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.