Several ferry trips were canceled on Saturday, August 29, due to the effects of the southwest monsoon or habagat, according to the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA).
As of 8 a.m. on August 29, the following sea trips were canceled:
PMO Masbate
Montenegro Shipping Lines Inc. – all fastcraft trips from Masbate City to Pilar, Sorsogon
Island Shipping Corp. – Cawayan, Masbate to Hagnaya, Cebu
MB Maribel – Claveria, Masbate to Pio Duran, Albay
PMO Mindoro
Port of Puerto Galera
MV City of Bacolod – Puerto Galera to Batangas, 12:30 p.m.
Port of Abra de Ilog
MV Isla Simara – Abra de Ilog to Batangas
Port of San Jose
MV Bunso Ferry 2 – San Jose to Coron
The cancellations were due to the southwest monsoon, or habagat.
The PPA clarified that it does not cancel trips. When the Philippine Coast Guard issues a no-sail policy, trips are automatically canceled as ships are not allowed to sail.
Shipping lines may also cancel trips, subject to compliance with the terms of their Certificate of Public Convenience issued by the Maritime Industry Authority.