MARINA authorizes 31 ships to aid in 'Odette'-hit areas
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has authorized 31 ships to carry relief goods and serve as transportation for passengers in areas devastated by typhoon “Odette".
MARINA Administrator Robert A. Empedrad, more domestic ship owners and operators should apply for special licenses in places where resources are most needed, adding that the agency would give such applications priority when processing them.
As per the statement, at least 11 ships are presently operating various routes in Surigao and Southern Leyte, and 20 more were authorized to resume operations in other "Odette"-affected areas, urging them to prioritize delivery of relief supplies from various donors.
Here’s a list of 31 ships and their routes:
MV Reina Veronica forSurigao Port to Dinagat Islands and vice versa
MV Reina Magdalena for Surigao City to Dapa, Siargao and vice versa
MV Precious Ferry for Surigao City to Dapa, Siargao and vice versa
MV Sean Ferry 2 for Surigao City to Dapa, Siargao and vice versa
MV Adrian Jude for Liloan, Southern Leyte to Nasipit, Agusan del Norte Port and vice-versa
MV Starlite Pioneer from Cebu Port to Surigao Port and vice versa
MV Fast Cat M14 from Southern Leyte to Opol, Misamis Oriental and vice versa
MV Fast Cat M6 from Dumaguete, Negros Oriental - Dapitan Zamboanga del Norte and and vice versa
LCT Star Area from Port of Samar to Southern Leyte and vice versa
Barge Big Grace from Vista to Port of Surigao and vice versa
MV Reiseschatz for Surigao Port to Dinagat Islands and vice versa
MV Trans Asia 20 for Batangas Port to Bogo, Cebu via Culasi, Roxas City, Capiz and vice versa
MV Starlite Saturn for Cebu Port, Cebu City to Nasipit, Agusan Del Norte and vice versa
MV Filipinas Cebu for Nasipit, Agusan del Norte to Cebu and vice versa
MV Filipinas Butuan for Nasipit, Agusan del Norte to Jagna, Bohol and vice versa
MV Fast Cat M10 from Dumaguete, Negros Oriental - Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte and vice versa
MV Fast Cat M6 from Dumaguete, Negros Oriental - Dapitan Zamboanga del Norte and and vice versa
MV Royal Seal 3 for Port of Adjong, Sibulan, Negros Oriental to Port of Liloan Santander, Cebu and vice versa
MV 2GO Masagana for Manila - Cebu - Nasipit - Manila and vice versa
MV 2GO Maligaya for Manila - Cebu - Cagayan de Oro - Manila/ Manila - Iloilo - Bacolod – Manila
MV Saint Michael the Archangel for Manila - Dumaguete - Zamboanga and vice versa
MV Saint Therese of the Child Jesus for Manila - Bacolod - Iloilo - Cagayan de Oro - Iloilo – Manila and vice versa
MV Saint Francis Xavier for Manila - Dumaguete - Zamboanga – Manila and vice versa
MV Lady Of Good Health for Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte - Cebu City and vice versa
MV Lady Of Joy for Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte - Cebu City and vice versa
MV Lite Ferry 5 for Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte - Samboan, Cebu and vice versa
MV Lite Ferry 1 for Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte for Oslob, Cebu and vice versa
MV Maria Josefa for Dumaguete, Negros Oriental for Dapitan Zamboanga del Norte and vice versa.
MV Reina Divina Gracia for Dumaguete, Negros Oriental for Dapitan Zamboanga del Norte and vice versa
MV Trisha Kerstin 1 for Dumaguete, Negros Oriental - Dapitan Zamboanga del Norte and vice versa
MV Filipinas Surigao for Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte for Cebu City and vice versa.
In a statement, the MARINA promises the public that it would continue to implement policies that will aid in the transport of goods and services within the country, particularly those living in typhoon-affected areas.