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The Maritime Industry Authority will intensify safety compliance monitoring beginning October 26, 2026 to help ensure safe and orderly sea travel during the All Souls’ Day and All Saints’ Day holiday rush
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This is ahead of the agency’s “Oplan Undas 2026” enforcement operations nationwide, which will be implemented through regional offices from October 29 to November 3
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Monitoring activities will cover vessel seaworthiness and condition, ship and crew documents, compliance with safety and manning requirements, passenger capacity, availability of life-saving equipment, operational readiness and adherence to passenger welfare regulations
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) will intensify safety compliance monitoring beginning October 26, 2026 to help ensure safe and orderly sea travel during the All Souls’ Day and All Saints’ Day holiday rush.
The safety compliance monitoring will be conducted ahead of the agency’s “Oplan Undas 2026” enforcement operations nationwide, which will be implemented through its regional offices from October 29 to November 3, 2026, MARINA said in a statement.
MARINA’s Enforcement Service will also conduct Oplan Undas 2026 operations in Binangonan and Talim Island in Rizal, Batangas, Lucena and Marinduque, deploying personnel to strategic ports and maritime areas to monitor passenger vessel operations.
The Philippine Ports Authority earlier said it expects passenger traffic from October 27 to November 5 to increase 1.55% to 1.935 million from 1.905 million during the same period last year.
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Monitoring activities will cover vessel seaworthiness and condition, ship and crew documents, compliance with safety and manning requirements, passenger capacity, availability of life-saving equipment, operational readiness and adherence to passenger welfare regulations.
MARINA said the intensified efforts aim to identify potential safety violations and operational concerns that could put passengers at risk. Additional sailings may also be authorized, subject to applicable safety requirements, to accommodate increased passenger demand and ease congestion at ports.
MARINA said it will also coordinate with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), port authorities, local government units, shipping companies and other maritime stakeholders to support the safe and orderly movement of passengers.
MARINA also reminded shipping companies and vessel operators to comply with maritime safety regulations and ensure their vessels are properly maintained, adequately manned, and fit for service.
Passengers are advised to plan their trips ahead, verify vessel schedules and ticket details, and monitor official weather advisories for possible voyage suspensions or cancellations. They should also follow crew instructions, locate emergency exits and life-saving equipment, observe authorized boarding procedures to prevent overcrowding, and purchase tickets only through authorized channels.
