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Chelsea Logistics & Infrastructure Holdings Corp. has become the first shipping company to receive a Shipping Online Ticketing System Compliance Digital Certificate from the Maritime Industry Authority
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The certificate, No. SOTS-2026-01, covers its subsidiaries Trans-Asia Shipping Lines, Starlite Ferries, and SuperCat Fast Ferry
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The certification confirms compliance with MARINA Memorandum Circular No. DS-2026-01 on online ticketing systems
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The certification enables passengers on the group’s routes to access digital booking services
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Chelsea Logistics qualifies for a 100% discount on its Annual Tonnage Fee from 2027 to 2029 under MARINA’s incentive program
Chelsea Logistics & Infrastructure Holdings Corp. (CLC) has become the first shipping company to receive a Shipping Online Ticketing System (SOTS) Compliance Digital Certificate from the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA).
The certificate, No. SOTS-2026-01, was issued to Chelsea Logistics and its passenger shipping subsidiaries, Trans-Asia Shipping Lines Inc., Starlite Ferries Inc., and The SuperCat Fast Ferry Corp., CLC announced.
The certification confirms the group’s compliance with MARINA Memorandum Circular No. DS-2026-01, which covers the implementation of the SOTS for passenger shipping services.
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With the certification, passengers using Trans-Asia, Starlite Ferries and SuperCat routes can access digital booking services across the group’s operations.
Chelsea Logistics also qualifies for a 100% discount on its Annual Tonnage Fee from 2027 through 2029 under MARINA’s incentive program for compliance with the digital ticketing requirements.
“We are deeply grateful to MARINA for introducing and mandating the Shipping Online Ticketing System across the industry. MARINA’s directive sets a higher benchmark for Philippine maritime transportation, ensuring that passenger safety, convenience, and modern service standards go hand in hand,” Chelsea Logistics president and chief executive officer Chryss Alfonsus Damuy said.
“Achieving this first-of-its-kind compliance is just one part of our broader commitment to operational excellence. Moving forward, the Group is focused on optimizing our fleet operations, enhancing schedule reliability, and integrating customer touchpoints to deliver smooth, hassle-free journeys. We are continuously upgrading our processes so that from booking to disembarkation, sea travel remains comfortable, efficient, and accessible,” chief operating officer Shane Anthony Arante said.
