Act No. 780 Section 1

Section 1

SECTION 1. A board is hereby created, to consist of the Collector of Customs for the Philippine Archipelago, the Superintendent of the Nautical School, the Inspector of Boilers, the Inspector of Hulls, and one master of a merchant vessel, who shall be appointed by the Insular Collector of Customs, to examine and certify for licenses all applicants for the positions of master, mate, patron and engineer of seagoing vessels in the Philippine coastwise trade. The Insular Collector of Customs shall be president of the Board ex officio, and any three members thereof shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. This board shall be known and referred to as the "'Board on Philippine Marine Examinations."

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