Section 1
SECTION 1. A board to consist of the Captain of the Port of Manila, the superintendent of the Nautical School and two masters of merchant vessels, to be appointed by the Captain of the Port, is hereby created. The Captain of the Port shall be president of the board ex officio, and any three members thereof shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Whenever any person applies for license as master, mate, or patron, it shall be the duty of the board to make thorough inquiry as to this character and carefully to examine the applicant, the evidence he presents in support of his application and such other evidence as it may deem proper or desirable, and if satisfied that his capacity, experience, habits of life and character are such as to warrant the belief that be can be safely intrusted with the duties and responsibilities of the position for which he makes application, it shall so certify to the Captain of the Port, who shall issue a license authorizing such applicant to act as master, mate, or patron, as the case may be.