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United Harbor Pilots Association of the Philippines

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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

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

PH carriers seek rationalized tug aid policy

Philippine shipping lines are batting for a uniform policy on tug assistance and rates for special services to prevent overcharging. Philippine Liner Shipping Association…
  • September 8, 2011
  • 1 minute read