Sea trips to Iloilo, Guimaras, Bacolod suspended due to Typhoon Inday

ILOILO CITY — Several sea trips connecting Iloilo to Guimaras, Bacolod City and northern Iloilo were suspended Thursday afternoon as the effects of Typhoon Inday continued to generate rough seas and strong southwest monsoon winds over Western Visayas.

In Sea Travel Advisory No. 1 issued at 5 p.m. on July 9, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Coast Guard Station Iloilo announced the cancellation of scheduled voyages following notices from FF Cruz Shipping Corporation, MV Weesam and Montenegro Lines.

The suspended trips include MV LCT Senado’s route from Bay-ang Port in Ajuy, Iloilo to Manta-angan Port in EB Magalona, Negros Occidental; MV Hailil; MV Weesam’s Iloilo Fastcraft Terminal-Bredco Port, Bacolod City route; and Montenegro Lines’ Lapuz Wharf-Jordan, Guimaras service.

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The PCG said the cancellations were prompted by the enhanced southwest monsoon and rough sea conditions brought about by Tropical Storm “Inday.”

Despite the suspensions, vessels allowed to sail toward designated sheltering areas were advised to exercise extreme caution and maintain heightened vigilance while underway.

Ship masters and operators were also directed to continuously monitor the latest weather bulletins and advisories issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) and the Philippine Coast Guard to ensure the safety of passengers, crew and vessels.

The Coast Guard said normal vessel operations will resume once weather and sea conditions improve and shipping companies restore their scheduled trips.

The advisory was signed by Capt. Jan J. Terazona, acting commander of Coast Guard Station Iloilo. INQ