Following a series of voyage cancellations due to a low-pressure area (LPA), the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) issued a clarification today on protocols for sea travel cancellations to guide commuters and maritime stakeholders.
The PPA emphasized that it does not cancel trips on its own authority. Under standard maritime safety procedures, trips are automatically cancelled if the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) issues a “No Sail” policy due to adverse weather, which legally prohibits vessels from leaving the port. Additionally, shipping lines may independently choose to cancel their trips, provided they comply with the terms and conditions of their Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) issued by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA).
Due to the current LPA, several Port Management Offices (PMOs) have reported trip cancellations across key regional hubs. Passengers are advised to coordinate directly with their respective shipping lines for rebooking and refund procedures.
PMO Mindoro
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Port of San Jose: M/V Bunso Ferry 2 (San Jose to Coron)
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Port of Puerto Galera (Puerto Galera to Batangas):
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PTERIPPUS I – 6:00 AM / 11:45 AM / 3:45 PM
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PTERIPPUS II – 8:15 AM / 2:30 PM
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ISLAND BIRI – 3:00 PM
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CITY OF BACOLOD – 3:15 PM
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PMO Palawan
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Baseport Puerto Princesa: * MV Blessed Sea Journey (Puerto Princesa to Cuyo)
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MV Maria Isabel (Puerto Princesa to Cuyo)
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PMO Marinduque/Quezon
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Starhorse Shipping Lines Inc.: Port of San Andres to San Pascual
PMO Panay/Guimaras
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Port of Culasi: * M/V Starlite Stella Maris (Roxas City to Batangas via Sibuyan and Romblon) – 1:00 PM
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M/V Starlite Pioneer (Batangas to Roxas City via Romblon and Sibuyan) – 3:00 PM
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PMO Batangas
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Starlite Ferries Inc. (SFI): Routes covering Batangas, Roxas, Romblon, Sibuyan, and Culasi
PMO Bicol
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Port of Bulan: M/B Frea and M/B Sunriser (Bulan, Sorsogon to San Jacinto, Masbate) The PPA urges all affected passengers to remain vigilant, monitor official weather advisories, and check the social media pages or customer service hotlines of their shipping providers before heading to the ports. Safety remains the top priority of all maritime agencies.
