D. EXEMPTION FROM PORT CHARGES

1.Notwithstanding the above provisions, cargoes of duly BOI-registered firms as well as those granted special exemptions by law enacted or decreed after 1 January 1976 shall be exempted from payment of port charges until otherwise revoked or amended. Vessels for drydocking or repair at any duly authorized drydocking shipyard facilities shall be exempted from dockage/usage fees from the time it calls at a shipyard facility up to the time the drydocking or repair is completed.

2. Vessels for drydocking or repair at any duly authorized drydocking shipyard facilities shall be exempted from dockage/usage fees from the time it calls at a shipyard facility up to the time the drydocking or repair is completed.

3. Vessels (foreign or domestic certified for shipbreaking at a duly accredited shipbreaking yard shall be exempted from all vessel charges. Scraps resulting from shipbreaking of foreign vessels which are re-exported or sold locally shall be exempted from wharfage. Scraps resulting from shipbreaking of domestic vessels shall likewise be exempted from wharfage.

4. Vessels in distress or those calling at any port for humanitarian reasons shall also be exempted from all vessels charges.

5. Donations from international or local oganizations duly authorized or registered by the DSWD or the Office of the President shall be exempted from wharfage and storage charges provided, there is evidence that the same is requested for release/delivery within seven (7) days from notice of arrival.

6. Foreign naval and other state vessels not engaged in commercial shipping services shall be exempted from the payment of all vessel charges in the foreign government owning such vessel also grants reciprocal privileges to vessels owned by the Philippine government which are similarly situated.