Marina grounds OceanJet 788 after Bohol docking mishap
MANILA, Philippines — The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has suspended the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate (PSSC) of MV OceanJet 788 after the vessel ran aground at the loading dock of Tagbilaran Port in Bohol on Saturday, Oct. 31. The suspension prevents the vessel from operating until it passes a safety inspection and Marina determines that
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Awaiting deadline 60% Immediate Suspension Lifted After Inspection
Marina conducts a rapid safety inspection of MV OceanJet 788 at Tagbilaran Port. Inspectors find no structural or mechanical defects that compromise passenger safety beyond the docking incident itself. The vessel's suspension is lifted, and it resumes operations within 3 days.
Watch for: Marina officials issue a public statement confirming the PSSC suspension has been lifted · OceanJet 788 schedules return to normal routes on Tagbilaran-Cebu or Bohol-Malapac lanes
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Awaiting deadline 25% Extended Suspension Pending Major Repair
Marina finds the grounding caused significant hull or dock damage requiring repairs. The vessel is sent to a dry dock for repairs, delaying its return to service by at least 10 days.
Watch for: OceanJet 788 moves from Tagbilaran Port to a shipyard in Manila or Cebu · Marina issues a formal report detailing hull damage requiring repairs
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Awaiting deadline 10% Operator Penalty and Fleet Review
Marina fines OceanJet for the docking incident and orders a fleet-wide safety review. The suspension is lifted but with new operational conditions imposed on the company.
Watch for: OceanJet issues a statement acknowledging Marina penalties or fines · Marina announces additional inspections of other vessels in the OceanJet fleet
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Awaiting deadline 5% Investigation Delays Resolution Indefinitely
Marina launches a full investigation into port management practices at Tagbilaran Port. The vessel remains suspended pending completion of the investigation.
Watch for: Marina issues a press release announcing an investigation into port operations · Tagbilaran Port officials respond with statements about docking protocols
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