Bicol sea trips cancelled as Tropical Depression Luis affects maritime operations

Maritime travel across several ports in the Bicol region has been suspended as of 6:00 PM on August 2, 2026, following the onslaught of Tropical Depression Luis. The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) issued the advisory to ensure the safety of passengers and vessel crews amid deteriorating sea conditions.

According to the PPA, the cancellation of trips is an automatic response whenever the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) issues a “no sail” policy. Shipping lines may also voluntarily cancel operations to comply with the terms of their Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) issued by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA).

List of Cancelled Trips

The following routes and vessels are currently affected by the suspension of operations:

Port / Terminal	Vessel Name	Route
TMO Catanduanes	MV Regina Calixta 6	San Andres to Tabaco and vice versa
TMO Catanduanes	MV Regina Calixta 8	San Andres to Tabaco and vice versa
TMO Catanduanes	MV Star Ferry 4	San Andres to Tabaco and vice versa
TMO Catanduanes	MV Silangan V	Virac to Tabaco and vice versa
TMO Tabaco	MV Star Ferry 1	Tabaco to San Andres and vice versa
TMO Tabaco	MV Regina Calixta 7	Tabaco to San Andres and vice versa
TMO Tabaco	MV Dawn Antonio	Tabaco to Virac and vice versa
TMO Tabaco	MV Silangan VII	Tabaco to Virac and vice versa

Travelers are advised to coordinate directly with their respective shipping lines for rebooking or refund concerns. The Philippine Ports Authority continues to monitor the situation across all Port Management Offices (PMO) in Bicol and will provide updates as soon as weather conditions improve and the PCG clears the resumption of maritime travel.

For more information, the public may visit the official PPA website at www.ppa.com.ph or follow their official social media handles for real-time advisories.