Wooden-hulled motorbancas plying the Guimaras-Iloilo route vice versa can now operate until December of this year. The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) granted the request of the Jordan Motorbanca Cooperative (JMBC) to extend the Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) of the wooden-hulled vessels…Read More »
“Modernized” boats made of fiberglass will soon ply the Guimaras-Iloilo and route vice versa. The Province of Guimaras inaugurated Buenavista Motorbanca Owners and Sailors Association, Inc.’s (BAMOSA) first two modernized boats on September 24, 2020 at the McArthur’s Wharf in Sto. Rosario,…Read More »
After three months of cessation due to community quarantine brought about by Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, fastcraft plying Iloilo-Bacolod route has finally resumed its operation Saturday, June 20. Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) Region 6 Directer Jose Venancio Vero confirmed that the…Read More »
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) will phase out wooden passenger vessels plying various routes in Western Visayas. Photo by Nonoynet.com The phasing out meant to address accidents that mostly involved wooden vessels, according to MARINA 6 regional director Mary Ann Armi Arcilla.…Read More »