Southwest monsoon triggers widespread sea trip cancellations in Batangas, Mindoro, and Visayas ports
Written by: Nueva Anya Canoy
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The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has announced the suspension of several sea voyages as of 12:00 PM on August 7, 2026, due to adverse weather conditions brought about by the Southwest Monsoon. Travellers are advised to check the status of their trips before heading to the terminals, as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and local government units have enforced “no sail” policies in several areas to ensure maritime safety.
While the PPA facilitates port operations, it clarified that the actual cancellation of trips is determined by the PCG’s safety protocols or the shipping lines’ compliance with MARINA regulations. When a “no sail” policy is active, vessels are automatically grounded for the safety of passengers and crew.
Affected Routes and Port Management Offices
PMO Batangas
- Port of Batangas: Fastcraft services and Montenegro Shipping Line voyages for the Batangas – Puerto Galera and Batangas – Odiongan routes.
- Port of Batangas: Starlite trips bound for Sibuyan and Cajiocan.
PMO Mindoro
- Port of Calapan: All fastcraft vessels are currently suspended.
- Port of San Jose: MV Saint Augustine De Ubon (Port of San Jose to Semirara to Caluya to Libertad).
- Port of Lubang: A total “No Sail Policy” has been issued by LGU Lubang.
- Port of Puerto Galera: Cancellations include MV City of Bacolod (12:30 PM), MV Pterippus 1 (2:30 PM), and MV Island Pandan 2 (3:00 PM) bound for Batangas.
- Port of Abra De Ilog: Montenegro Shipping Lines 3:00 PM trip to Batangas.
PMO Bohol
- TMO Getafe: Sunriser II (Getafe to Cordova, Cebu).
- TMO Jagna: Super Shuttle Ferry 28 (Jagna to Balbagon, Camiguin).
PMO Palawan
In Culion and Coron, Escapade Tours and all trips involving vessels with a 35GT capacity and below have been cancelled due to rough sea conditions.
PMO Western Leyte / Biliran
- TMO-Maasin: MV Oceanjet 88 of Ocean Fast Ferries Inc. (Cebu – Maasin – Surigao).
Passengers are encouraged to coordinate directly with their respective shipping lines for rebooking or refund concerns. The public may also monitor official updates via the Philippine Ports Authority website and social media channels for further announcements regarding kanseladong byahe.
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