SB 297

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Jul 9, 2025

Maritime Passenger Safety Act

An Act Mandating Shipowners, Ship Crew, and Concerned Government Agencies to Provide for and Ensure the Safety of Passengers at Sea, Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The Maritime Passenger Safety Act would require all commercial passenger ships in Philippine waters to show a short safety video, keep doors locked, post crew at key spots, keep aisles clear, wear uniforms, and carry extra life‑vests, lifeboats and emergency gear. The Philippine Coast Guard and MARINA would inspect ships before they leave and could sail with them, and violations could bring fines of ₱50‑200k or jail time for repeat offenses.

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Author · Senator

Migs Zubiri
SenatorSenate Majority Leader
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Subjects

Maritime Passenger Safety

Official sources

Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.

HB 526· Filed Jun 30, 2025
An Act Mandating Shipowners, Ship Crew, and Concerned Government Agencies to Provide for and Ensure the Safety of Passengers at Sea, Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on TRANSPORTATION since 2025-07-29Rep. Reynante U. Arrogancia
HB 2533· Filed Jul 29, 2025
An Act Mandating Shipowners, Ship Crew, and Concerned Government Agencies to Provide for and Ensure the Safety of Passengers at Sea, and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof
Pending with the Committee on TRANSPORTATION since 2025-08-04Rep. Audrey Kay T. Zubiri
SB 1540· Filed Nov 18, 2025
Good Samaritan at Sea Law
Pending in the committeeSen. Joel Villanueva
HB 7163· Filed Jan 19, 2026
An Act Mandating the Duty to Render Assistance at Sea in Accordance with Relevant International Conventions
Pending with the Committee on TRANSPORTATION since 2026-01-27Rep. Eduardo "Bro. Eddie" C. Villanueva
HB 5348· Filed Oct 8, 2025
An Act Providing for the Full and Effective Implementation and Enforcement of International Maritime Instruments to Which the Philippines Is a State Party
Pending with the Committee on TRANSPORTATION since 2025-10-13Rep. Ramon Rodrigo L. Gutierrez

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SBN-297 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch