Section 6. Manning Complement of Handline Fishing Boats. —

Every handline fishing boat of Philippine registry, except auxiliary boat, when actually operated, shall be manned in accordance with the following:

1. The person holding the position of Boat Master shall be issued a Boat Captain License after submitting a Certificate of Engagement from the present boat owner whom he works with, affidavit of boat owner taking the risk and responsibility for engaging the Boat Master, and Certificate of Completion for theoretical and practical training for all applicants to the position. The Identification Card of the Boat Master shall bear the words "ONLY FOR HANDLINE FISHING BOAT".

2. The person holding the position of Boat Engineer shall be issued a Boat Engine Officer License after submitting a Certificate of Engagement from the present boat owner whom he works with, affidavit of boat owner taking the risk and responsibility for engaging the Boat Engineer, and Certificate of Completion for theoretical and practical training for all applicants to the position. The Identification Card of the Boat Engineer shall bear the words "ONLY FOR HANDLINE FISHING BOAT": Provided, That upon approval of this Act, incumbent Boat Masters and Boat Engineers shall be issued their respective licenses after submission of their Certificate of Engagement, affidavit of boat owner taking the risk and responsibility and Certificate of Completion for theoretical and practical training: Provided, further, That the Certificate of Completion for theoretical and practical training shall be complied within one year; Provided, furthermore, That for handline fishing boats that fish outside Philippine waters, the Boat Master, Boat Engineer and other boat personnel required by the appropriate minimum safe manning documents shall also submit a copy of their respective Seaman's Identification and Record Book (SIRB).