In a direct response to customer feedback and to ensure the highest standards of travel efficiency, Cokaliong Shipping Lines has officially announced the withdrawal of the M/V Filipinas Iligan from its Surigao–Cebu route.
The management team decided on a series of passenger complaints regarding the vessel’s low operational speed. These delays frequently disrupted the ship’s early morning arrival and docking schedules, causing significant inconvenience to commuters and business travelers relying on timely connections.
The issue also drew the attention of local government officials. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Council) of Surigao del Norte recently filed a formal resolution urging the shipping line to replace the vessel in order to protect the interests of the sea-traveling public.
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Immediate Pullout: The M/V Filipinas Iligan will be permanently reassigned and removed from the Surigao–Cebu rotation.
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Service Upgrade: Cokaliong Shipping Lines is actively deploying a better, faster, and more reliable vessel to take over the route.
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Schedule Integrity: The replacement vessel is selected specifically to guarantee adherence to the scheduled early morning arrival times, minimizing future transit disruptions.
Cokaliong Shipping Lines expresses its gratitude to its loyal patrons and the provincial government of Surigao del Norte for their patience and constructive feedback. The company remains deeply committed to providing safe, swift, and comfortable maritime transport across the region.
