FOPMO Response
Vessel Fishing Within the Philippine 200 mile EEZ - The FOPMO will advise the Vessel Owner/Operator or designated agent at least 24 hours not including weekends and public holidays, before the scheduled departure, on the arrangement for the observer including contract signing, embarkation etc.
Vessel Fishing in the High Seas and Waters of other CCMs - The FOPMO will advise the Vessel Owner/Operator or designated agent at least 7 days for the arrangement of the boarding observer chosen by the ROP or the FOPMO in case observer came from other CCMs.