The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has placed all its regional offices under heightened alert from November 13 to 23 in preparation for the 49th ASEAN Summit, scheduled on November 16 to 18 in the Philippines.
According to the report of DZRH' Tina Nolasco, under the heightened alert status, MARINA will intensify monitoring and surveillance operations and strengthen maritime safety measures, particularly in areas expected to experience increased passenger traffic and vessel movement.
The agency also reminded domestic shipowners and operators to ensure that their vessels are in good operating condition, carry complete and valid certificates, comply with passenger capacity limits, and are manned by qualified crew members.
As part of the summit's security preparations, all dredging, reclamation, and other related sea activities within a 450-meter zone off the coastlines of Pasay, Manila, and Parañaque will also be temporarily suspended from November 15 to 18.
Affected vessels and equipment have been directed to relocate outside the designated exclusion zone to ensure maritime safety and security throughout the international gathering.
