Maritime
MARINA OIC
conducts random
inspection of RoRo
vessel in Batangas
and Calapan Ports
Credit: marina.gov.ph
T
he Officer-In-Charge of the Maritime Industry Authority
(MARINA) has inspected at random a Batangas and
Calapan Roll-on / Roll-off (RoRo) vessel at the Batangas
Port to strenghen maritime safety measures and look for
areas to further upgrade the domestic shipping industry in
the Philippines, as part of its eight priority programs under
the 10-year maritime industry development plan (MIDP) of
Administrator for Operations Engr. Nanette Villamor-Dinopol; Capt. MARINA.
Rommel John Mendoza of the MARINA - Enforcement Service (ES);
MARINA OIC Vice Admiral Narciso Vingson Jr, together with Deputy
and Atty. Sharon Aledo of the MARINA Region IV, rode a RoRo vessel
from Batangas City bound to Calapan, Oriental Mindoro to assess the
Credit: marina.gov.ph
maritime operations in these areas at the onset of the Lenten Season.
Vice Admiral Vingson and his team inspected the basic condition
of the passengers and observed compliances to cargo securing
procedures of vehicles and trucks.
The MARINA OIC noted that the inspected RoRo vessel was
generally clean with its engine room and emergency generator to
be well-maintained and ventilated. Significantly, its sewage tank area
was found safely secured and located in a separate compartment
aboard ship that was also free from foul odor.
Persons with Disabilities (PWD) elevator was also installed and
accessible in the RoRo vessel, while the comfort rooms were well-
managed and sanitized.
However, there was a minor deficiency noted by the MARINA,
wherein two drivers were seen inside their vehicles while the vessel
was underway.
Nonetheless, the deficiency was immediately rectified by the
vessel’s crew, and requested the drivers to vacate their vehicles and
MARINA OIC Vice Admiral Narciso Vingson Jr. on board the RoRo
stay at the passengers area for their safety.
during the Inspection
“Maritime safety is non-negotiable. The MARINA is consistently
working with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the PPA to ensure
that our sea passengers enjoy a safe, comfortable, and convenient
safety.
travel at all times,” Vice Admiral Vingson said.
The public, meanwhile, is encouraged to report violations by filing
Finally, the MARINA is calling all shipping operators across the
a complaint through these contact details: 0995 400 7336 or +632
country to uphold all the fundamental elements of the maritime
521 804.
http://marina.gov.ph/
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