Marina suspends safety permit of vessel grounded in Surigao City

Inquirer.net - Nov 13, 2026

BUTUAN CITY — The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has immediately suspended the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate (PSSC) of MV Georgia 1 after the vessel ran aground at the Port of Surigao in Surigao City early Thursday. In a statement, Marina said the suspension was done in keeping with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Transportation Secretary

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