SuperCat issues passenger advisory on prohibited items for checked luggage

SuperCat Fast Ferry Corporation has released a comprehensive check-in advisory for all passengers, emphasizing the removal of specific high-value and sensitive items from checked baggage to ensure safety and security during transit.

Mandatory carry-on requirements

Under the new notice, travelers are strictly advised to keep electronics, lithium-battery-operated devices, and essential personal documents in their carry-on bags. The ferry operator highlighted that these items should remain with the passenger throughout the duration of the journey.

The list of items prohibited from checked luggage includes:

• Electronics & Lithium Batteries: Power banks, chargers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and e-cigarettes or vapes.
• Valuables: Cameras, high-end optics, jewelry, luxury items, and cash in any currency.
• Financial Essentials: Wallets, credit cards, and debit cards.
• Travel Documents: Passports, government-issued IDs, boarding passes, and tickets.
• Health Supplies: Critical medications and vital medical equipment.

Liability and safety policy

SuperCat explicitly stated that the company is not responsible or liable for any loss, damage, or delay involving prohibited, fragile, or high-value items if they are packed in checked baggage. This policy aligns with standard maritime safety protocols regarding lithium batteries, which can pose fire risks if stored improperly in cargo holds.

Booking and contact information

Passengers may secure their tickets at Corporate Ticket Offices located at various ports. For inquiries and reservations, the public may contact SuperCat through the following channels:

• Phone: 0969-036-2045 or (02) 7709-0289
• Online: chelseatravel.ph
• Social Media: Official Facebook Messenger