Act No. 780 Section 12

Section 12

SEC. 12. All seagoing steam vessels engaged in Philippine coastwise trade shall employ and carry a licensed chief engineer, and all such steam vessels making night runs will employ and carry at least, one licensed chief engineer and one licensed assistant engineer: Provided however, That the Insular Collector of Customs may direct that more than two licensed engineers shall be employed and carried on any steamer when, in his opinion, the same are required.

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