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Harbor pilots

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Proposed legislation aim to modernize old harbor pilotage rules

Bills have been filed in the 18th Congress seeking to liberalize harbor pilotage and create a regulating body to supervise harbor pilots in the…
  • November 4, 2019
  • 5 minute read

11 hurdle Marina’s harbor pilot licensing test

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) urged 11 newly minted harbor pilots to be competitive and reliable agents in ensuring maritime safety at all Philippine…
  • November 2, 2018
  • 2 minute read

PPA updates list of harbor pilots

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has issued an updated roster of harbor pilots servicing 22 ports in the country. PPA assistant general manager for…
  • July 10, 2018
  • 1 minute read

Harbor pilots ordered to pay 10% privilege fee straight to Cebu Port Authority

Starting May 1, harbor pilots will have to pay the 10% privilege fee directly to the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) upon clearance of the…
  • April 24, 2018
  • 2 minute read

Marina’s draft regulatory policy to govern ‘freewheeling’ harbor pilots

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) will be issuing a new policy to regulate the Philippine harbor pilotage sector and make harbor pilots compliant with…
  • August 24, 2017
  • 2 minute read

PH carriers, PPA back bills liberalizing harbor pilotage

Shipping lines and the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) are supporting bills seeking to liberalize harbor pilotage and create a regulating body for harbor pilots…
  • August 24, 2017
  • 5 minute read