New Commercial Fishing Vessel / Gear License (CFVGL)

• Duly accomplished BFAR application form.
• Duly accomplished certification that the vessel is not involved in any administrative
  and judicial cases.
• Duly accomplished affidavit of undertaking.
• Two (2) copies 8“x10″ uncomputerized pictures (port and starboard) showing name
  of the vessel painted on the hull.
• Grid map indicating the proposed fishing ground
• Original or authenticated copy of the following:
• Certificate of Philippine Registry (CPR)
• Certificate of Ownership (CO)
• Valid/Unexpired Fishing Vessel Safety Certificate (FVSC)
• Authenticated approved articles of incorporation and by-laws for corporation, the
  primary and secondary purpose is to engage in fishing , or business name
  registration, certificate for single proprietorship or partnership.
• Fishing logbook for catcher vessel for registration and approval of BFAR upon
  payment of registration fee of fifty pesos (P50.00).
• Copy of official receipt for payment of CFVGL application, license fees, and cash bond
  deposit.
• Detailed inspection report.
• Tax identification Number (TIN) issued by BIR.
• Construction clearance or importation clearance (if new vessel).
• Authenticated copy of Deed of Absolute Sale (for change of ownership).

Requirements for Gear Registration

• Duly Accomplished and notarized BFAR application
  forms (2 copies).

• Drawing of gear design and its specifications,
  showing the mouth, body, and bunt/bag of the fishing
  gear.

• Official receipt of CFVGL fee.
• Official receipt of fishing gear registration fee.