Port and Maritime-LGU Coordination Meeting: Bolstering Incident Response Communications

  The PPA Port Management Office of Misamis Oriental/Cagayan de Oro headed by Port Manager Isidro V. Butaslac, Jr., along with Cagayan de Oro City Councilor George Goking, called for a coordination meeting with the representatives of Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)-X, Philippine Coast Guard District Northern Mindanao, and Cokaliong Shipping Lines, Inc., on 26 January continue reading : Port and Maritime-LGU Coordination Meeting: Bolstering Incident Response Communications

MV Lite Ferry 19 Incident: Swift Response by PPA Command Center and the Port Police Division

  At the around 0935 hours of January 25, 2024, the Command Center received a crucial call from Acting Harbor Master Jonathan Saliring and Acting Station Commander of the Port Police Division, CPPO Zaldy Magtagad. Their immediate action and collaboration prompted the undersigned to urgently reach out to ORO Rescue due to a distressing situation continue reading : MV Lite Ferry 19 Incident: Swift Response by PPA Command Center and the Port Police Division

Successful Completion of Additional RORO Ramp and Backup Area at TMO Balingoan Sets Stage for Upcoming Peak Passenger Season

  TMO Balingoan- Members of the PCMD Technical Team led by Engr. Manuel Sabate, Project Manager, conducted a project inspection of the newly completed additional RORO ramp and backup area of the Port of Balingoan on January 25, 2024. This is scheduled for early turnover in anticipation of the upcoming peak passenger season in March, continue reading : Successful Completion of Additional RORO Ramp and Backup Area at TMO Balingoan Sets Stage for Upcoming Peak Passenger Season

Prompt Response Ensures Passenger’s Well-being

  On January 24, 2024, at approximately 0452H, a medical incident unfolded on board MV Super Shuttle Ferry 5, highlighting the critical role of emergency response teams in ensuring the health and well-being of passengers. A 54-year-old resident of Balbagon, Mambajao, Camiguin, experienced distress while disembarking from the ferry. The passenger, who was en route continue reading : Prompt Response Ensures Passenger’s Well-being