The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on Sunday suspended the passenger ship safety certificate of MV Maria Helena, which allegedly ran aground in Romblon with 93 passengers and 36 crew onboard.
“In view thereof, the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate of MV ‘MARIA HELENA’, hereby SUSPENDED until further notice from this Authority,” MARINA Regional Office IV chief Rizal Victoria said in a letter.
Victoria cited the Domestic Shipping Development Act of 2004, Ship Survey System , Memorandum Circular No. MS 2023-01, and Administrative Order No. 11-19 for the suspension.
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