SuperFerry

SuperFerry, founded as Aboitiz Shipping Company, later Aboitiz SuperFerry was one of the largest ferry companies in the Philippines before it was purchased by Negros Navigation. The shipping company was known in the 1990s as William, Gothong & Aboitiz (WG&A Philippines), where the latter eventually bought the entire shares of WG&A consortium from William Lines and Gothong Lines Group leaving the full control of the company to Aboitiz. The Gothong Group restarted its own shipping company called Carlos A. Gothong Lines (CAGLI), while the William Group opted to concentrate on its logistics, warehousing, and courier business, called Fast Logistics. SuperFerry and its sister companies SuperCat and Cebu Ferries were eventually merged with Negros Navigation where the latter bought all the shares of Aboitiz Transport System and relaunched in 2012 as 2GO Travel. The SuperFerry brand was subsequently retired after the merger.

Negros Navigation

Negros Navigation Co., Inc. (NENACO) was one of the oldest domestic shipping companies in the Philippines.^[9] It was organized and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on July 26, 1932, for the purpose of transporting passengers and cargo at ports of call in the Philippines. In the 1960s Nenaco was the first among the domestic shipping companies to operate brand new, fast, and luxurious air-conditioned passenger ships. Throughout the 1970s & 1980s, NENACO constructed and operated a modern passenger terminal in Manila's North Harbor and pioneered in offering special cruises to the Philippine tourist spots using its coastwise vessels. Nenaco also launched its containerization program and ushered a new industry trend on the use of roll-on roll-off (“RORO”) vessels. It used to deploy shuttle buses in Baclaran, Cubao and Alabang which takes passengers to the pier terminal.^[10]

In the 1990s, Nenaco became the first Philippine shipping company to be listed in the stock exchange. Proceeds amounting to P916.86 million from the initial public offering (IPO) were used to support the “Globalization Program” of the company that involved fleet expansion and service modernization because of the investments in those years, Negros Navigation soon became one of the largest transport-related companies in the Philippines.^[11]

NENACO later merged with SuperCat, SuperFerry and Cebu Ferries to form 2GO Travel, the second time major Philippine shipping companies merged after the William Lines-Gothong Lines-Aboitiz Shipping merger (WG&A) in 1996. At the same time, the China-Asean Investment Cooperation Fund, a private equity fund wholly-owned the government of the People's Republic of China through an equity infusion gained a controlling interest in Negros Navigation and subsequently changed the company into the 2GO Group with 2GO Travel its shipping-company subsidiary. The 'NENACO' brand was eventually retired in mid-2012.

Roll-on/roll-off Ferries

Name (Acronym)	IMO	Built	Builder	In service to the Philippines	Original Philippine operator	Tonnage	Length	Breadth	Route(s)	Notes	Image
St. Therese of Child Jesus (STC)[14]	IMO number: 8800755	1989	Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd. (Kobe, Japan)	2002 2015		16,485	166 m (544 ft)	25 m (82 ft)	1. Manila - Cebu - Nasipit - Manila 2. Manila - Batangas - Cebu - Ozamis - Manila	She started her career as New Orion and later as Ferry Fukuoka for the Japanese operator Meimon Taiyō Ferry. In 2002, she was acquired by then-shipping giant, the WG&A Philippines where she was named as MV SuperFerry 16 to better compete with its archrival, Sulpicio Lines. After a brief service in the Philippines, she was later sold to several foreign operators and renamed as New Quingdao/Queen Quingdao for the Chinese operator CMM Maritime SA and New Blue Ocean for the Korean operator Stena Daea Line respectively, before eventually re-acquired by 2GO in 2015. She was an example of a rare situation in Philippine shipping where a vessel would be bought back and then returned to its previous operator after being sold overseas. She is one of the few remaining WG&A-era ferry and also the last ex-SuperFerry vessel still in service today.
St. Michael the Archangel (SMA)	IMO number: 9000455	1990	Shin Kurushima Dockyard - Onishi Plant (Imabari, Japan)	2011		17,781	150 m (490 ft)	25 m (82 ft)	1. Manila - Dumaguete - Dapitan - Zamboanga - Manila 2. Manila - Batangas - Iloilo - Bacolod - Manila	She was initially acquired by Negros Navigation in 2011 as their newest (and final) flagship. Before her service in the Philippines, she first served in Japan as the Blue Diamond for Diamond Ferry and in South Korea as Queen Mary for Seaworld Express Ferry. She is the sister ship of MV St. Francis Xavier, also acquired by 2GO in 2014.
St. Francis Xavier (SFX)[15][16]	IMO number: 8847595	1991	Shin Kurushima Dockyard - Onishi Plant (Imabari, Japan)	2014		11,191	150.87 m (495.0 ft)	25 m (82 ft)	1. Manila - Batangas - Cagayan de Oro - Tagbilaran - Manila 2. Manila - Batangas - Puerto Princessa - Coron - Manila	She was first known as the Star Diamond for the Japanese operator Diamond Ferry. Later, she was sold to overseas operators and was named Jiadong Pearl for the Chinese operator Northeast Asia Ferry & Gwangyang Beech for the Korean operator Gwangyang Ferry before being acquired by 2GO in 2014, as their first major acquisition since the company's foundation in 2012. She is the sister ship of MV St. Michael the Archangel, previously acquired by Negros Navigation in 2011.
2GO Maligaya (MLG)[17][18][19][20][21]	IMO number: 9263150	2003	Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Shimonoseki, Japan)	2021		13,353(JG Coastal) 29,046(International)[22]	195 m (640 ft)	26 m (85 ft)	Manila - Cebu - Cagayan de Oro - Cebu - Manila	She started her career in Japan as Yamato for Hankyu Ferry. In 2020, Stena RoRo acquired her and was named MV Stena Nova. Stena Roro intended to market her in Europe as a charter vessel and modify her features to adapt to European standards.[23] However, while the ferry was on its way to Europe, Stena Roro canceled the project in mid-2020 due to significant delays and worsening situations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of the cancellation of Stena Roro, the vessel was laid up in Malaysia and was put on sale and subsequently bought by 2GO and named her as MV 2GO Maligaya as the company's latest flagship.[18] She is the sister ship of MV 2GO Masagana, also acquired by 2GO a few months later. Upon their entry into service, the sister ships became the largest Ropax ferry in the Philippines, beating the previous record holder.
2GO Masagana (MSN)[24][25][26][27][28]	IMO number: 9263162	2003	Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Shimonoseki, Japan)	2021		13,353 (JG Coastal) 29,046 (International)	195 m (640 ft)	26 m (85 ft)	1. Manila - Iloilo - Bacolod - Manila 2. Manila - Bacolod - Iloilo - Cagayan de Oro - Iloilo - Manila	She is first known as Tsukushi for the Japanese operator Hankyu Ferry. She is the sister ship of MV 2GO Maligaya which was acquired by 2GO a few months earlier. The sister ships became the largest Ropax vessels in the Philippines, beating the previous record holder.
St. Augustine of Hippo	IMO number: 8815530	1989	Shinhama Dockyard (Tamano, Japan)	2007		2,487	92 m (302 ft)	16 m (52 ft)	Batangas - Odiongan - Caticlan (Boracay) - Odiongan - Batangas	She was first served as Ferry Kumano for Nankai Ferry in Japan. In 2007, Aboitiz Transport System using their Cebu Ferries brand had begun their re-fleeting program, and as a result, she was named MV Cebu Ferry 1 before being transferred to 2GO in 2012.	MV St. Augustine of Hippo while at vicinity of Romblon.
St. Anthony de Padua	IMO number: 8515128	1986	Yamanishi Shipbuilding and Iron Works (Ishinomaki, Japan)	2009	|1,792	88.68 m (290.9 ft)	15.04 m (49.3 ft)	Batangas - Odiongan - Caticlan (Boracay) - Odiongan - Batangas	She formerly served as Asakaze for the Japanese operator Kita Nihon Kaiun. Aboitiz Transport System acquired her in 2009 and was named MV Cebu Ferry 2 before being transferred to 2GO in 2012.
St. Ignatius of Loyola	IMO number: 8805157	1988	Naikai Ship Building (Setoda, Japan)	2010		2,825	104 m (341 ft)	16 m (52 ft)	Batangas - Odiongan - Caticlan (Boracay) - Odiongan - Batangas	She started her career in Japan as Esan for Donan Jidosha Ferry as a RORO car ferry. She was acquired in 2010 by Aboitiz Transport System thru Cebu Ferries, which is in the middle of their re-fleeting that time. The ferry was then named MV Cebu Ferry 3 and modified with an addition of passenger accommodations.	MV St. Ignatius of Loyola as the former Esan (Japanese: えさん) (smaller vessel, right) while still in service in Japan.
2GO Masigla	IMO number: 9202833	1999	Imabari Shipbuilding (Imabari, Japan)	2024		9,975	164m	26m	TBA	Formerly "New Star" of MS Ferry - a ferry operator based in South Korea that served the Busan to Jeju, South Korea and v.v. route. It is a 1999-built vessel made in Japan. The vessel was originally known as Orange Ferry 8 of the Shikoku Ferry Ltd of Japan.
2GO Magalang	IMO number: 9258404	2002	Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Shimonoseki, Japan)	2024		9,788	167m	26m	TBA	formerly"Blue Pearl" of Hanil Car Ferry Express - a ferry operator based in South Korea that served the Wandu to Jeju, South Korea and v.v. route. It is a 2002-built vessel made in Japan. The vessel was originally known as Ferry Kyoto 2 of the Meimon Taiyo Car Ferry Co. Ltd of Japan. It was acquired by Hanil Car Ferry Express of Korea from Meimon Taiyo Car Ferry Co Ltd. in 2022 and served the Wandu to Jeju, South Korea and v.v. route until 2023.

Cargo vessels

2GO also operates dedicated cargo vessels alongside its passenger ships:

Name	IMO	Built	Builder	In service to the Philippines	Original Philippine operator	Tonnage	Length	Breadth	Notes	Image
San Rafael Dos	IMO number: 8513417	1985	Taihei Kogyo (Hiroshima, Japan)	2009		7,337	117.97 m (387.0 ft)	19.21 m (63.0 ft)

Liveries

2GO's livery has undergone several revisions throughout its history. Despite the differences in the design, all of their ships were predominantly painted with their company colors: white and magenta.

2012-2017

MV "St. Michael the Archangel" painted on 2012-era livery

Their first livery is composed of an all-white color dominating the ship with the funnel/s and the waterline painted with magenta. The sides of the hull featured the “2GO Travel” branding as well as the then company's signature logo, a large stylized letter “G” painted near the bow and to the funnel. The decks were painted light blue.

A special version of this livery was briefly used on one of their vessel, MV "St. Ignatius of Loyola". This special livery features a wave-like shape on the bow and on the stern, with several shapes of birds, ball, star, and maskara and is added to the bow, also with the stern section featuring the phrase "Sarap Maglakbay! (traveling is fun!)".

2019-present

M/V St. Therese of The Child Jesus painted on the 2019 livery

2GO revised its livery during this time to a much cleaner and simpler design. Although similar to its previous livery with the ships featuring an all-white livery dominating the hull and the superstructure, this time the funnel which is previously painted with magenta, is now painted in white. The “2GO Travel” branding which is previously seen on the hull was revised to feature only the word “2GO” and is now painted also to the funnel. The large letter “G” was omitted making the livery much simpler. The waterline and the deck retained their original colors. This livery is currently used on all of 2GO's vessels prior to its new acquisitions in 2021.

In 2023, a new version of this livery was unveiled, it is still identical with the old livery except for the addition of a large wave-like figure in the bow and stern mimicking the 2021 livery used by the newer 2GO ships. It was applied on the older vessels of 2GO.

2021-present

M/V 2GO Masagana painted on the current 2021 livery

A new livery is unveiled in 2021 with the introduction of its newest vessel, 2GO Maligaya, and later, 2GO Masagana. The livery was overhauled giving the ships a much modern and festive appearance. Although still dominated with white and magenta colors, the new livery now features several colorful shapes scattered around the vessel representing 2GO's brand identity, core pillars, and values with the “2GO” branding placed near the stern. The bow now features a large wave-like figure painted in magenta with white stripes, with vessels’ names in a new font, painted in different colors akin to a rainbow. The future vessels will be painted with this version of livery.

Roll-on/roll-off Ferries

Name	IMO	Built	Builder	Entry of service to the Philippines	Original operator	Retired	Tonnage	Length	Breadth	Notes	Image
St. Leo the Great (SLG)[29]	IMO number: 9042764	1992	Kanasashi Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. (Toyohashi, Japan)	2010		2021	19,468	150.88 m (495.0 ft)	25 m (82 ft)	Initially acquired by Aboitiz Transport System in 2010 and was named MV SuperFerry 21 as the company's final major acquisition before the merger in 2012. Before her service in the Philippines, she had previously served as Sun Flower Nishiki for the Japanese operator Kansai Kisen Kaisha/Ferry Sun Flower. She is the sister ship of MV St. Gregory the Great, also acquired by Aboitiz Group but unfortunately was scrapped later after an accident in 2013. Retired and sold in 2021.	MV St. Leo the Great on departure from Iloilo City.
St. Pope John Paul II	IMO number: 8217051	1984	Kanda Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. - Kawajiri (Kure, Japan)	1996		2021	15,223	173 m (568 ft)	26.8 m (88 ft)	Previously known as the MV SuperFerry 12, she is one of the most well-known vessels in the Philippines, as the then-shipping giant WG&A Philippines acquired the ship in 1996 as their then-newest flagship vessel. Before her service in the Philippines, she previously served in Japan as New Miyako for Hankyu Ferry. She is also the former flagship of the 2GO fleet due to her size. She is the sister ship of MV Princess of the Universe, ironically owned by Sulpicio Lines, one of WG&A's biggest rivals in the Philippine shipping industry. After her long career, she was ultimately retired and scrapped in 2021. She was named MV St. John for her final voyage to a scrapyard in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
St. Rita de Casia[30]	IMO number: 7375856	1975	Shikoku Dockyard (Takamatsu, Japan)	1989		2014	9,081	132.4 m (434 ft)	20 m (66 ft)	Aboitiz Shipping Corporation acquired the ferry in 1989 and was known as MV SuperFerry 1. She is famous for her higher-than-average service speed (at around 20 knots). Before her service in the Philippines, she previously served as Venus for the Japanese operator Kansai Kisen Kaisha. She was later sold to Indonesia and renamed KM Mutiara Persada IShe later retired on her service on Indonesia and was sold to the local breakers.
St. Gregory the Great	IMO number: 9042726	1992	Kanasashi Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. (Toyohashi, Japan)	2010		2013	19,468	151 m (495 ft)	25 m (82 ft)	She previously served in Japan as Sun Flower Kogane of Kansai Kisen/Ferry Sun Flower. In 2010, she was sold to Aboitiz Transport System and was named MV SuperFerry 20. However she met an incident in 2013 where she ran aground on a reef within ten (10) nautical miles from Iloilo Port in the vicinity of Siete Pecados. Unfortunately, the company declared her as a total loss, and she was sold and scrapped. She was renamed MV Gregory for her final voyage to a shipbreaker in China. She is the sister ship of MV St. Leo the Great, also bought by Aboitiz Transport System as MV SuperFerry 21.	MV St. Gregory the Great as the former Sun Flower Kogane Japanese: さんふらわあ こがね while stil in service in Japan.
St. Joan of Arc	IMO number: 7314371	1973	Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd. (Onomichi, Japan)	1992		2016	11,638	138.6 m (455 ft)	22.1 m (73 ft)	She previously served in Japan as Ferry Hakozaki later, Ferry Cosmos for Meimon Car Ferry. She was sold to Aboitiz Shipping Corporation in 1992 and was known as MV SuperFerry 5. After her long career, she was finally retired in 2016 and was sold and scrapped at Alang, India. She was renamed MV Joan for her final voyage. She is the sister ship of the ill-fated MV St. Thomas Aquinas, also bought by Aboitiz Shipping Corporation as MV SuperFerry 2.	MV Superferry 5 later as MV St. Joan of Arc docked at Zamboanga City while still wearing its former Superferry-era livery.
St. Thomas Aquinas[31]	IMO number: 7304663	1972	Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd. (Onomichi, Japan)	1992		2013	11,405	138.6 m (455 ft)	22.1 m (73 ft)	She started her career in Japan as Ferry Sumiyoshi for Meimon Car Ferry. Later, she was bought by Aboitiz Shipping Corporation and was named MV SuperFerry 2. Unfortunately, she ended her long career when she sank on August 16, 2013, off Cebu Strait near Talisay City, Cebu, after colliding with MV Sulpicio Express Siete, an ice-classed cargo vessel of Philippine Span Asia Carrier Corporation. She is the sister ship of MV St. Joan of Arc, also bought by Aboitiz Shipping Corporation as MV SuperFerry 5.
St. Joseph the Worker[32]	IMO number: 7518393	1976	Kanda Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. - Kawajiri (Kure, Japan)	1999		2014	6,090	151.49 m (497.0 ft)	22.84 m (74.9 ft)	She previously served as Hankyu no. 24 for Japanese operator Hankyu Ferry. Later she was bought by Negros Navigation in 1999. She was finally sold and scrapped at Chittagong, Bangladesh in 2014, where she was named MV Joseph for her last voyage to the scrapyard. She is the sister ship of MV St. Peter the Apostle, another ship of Negros Navigation.
St. Peter the Apostle[33]	IMO number: 7518408	1976	Kanda Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. - Kawajiri (Kure, Japan)	1999		2014	6,090	151.49 m (497.0 ft)	22.84 m (74.9 ft)	She is previously known as Hankyu no. 32 for Japanese operator Hankyu Ferry. Later, bought by Negros Navigation in 1999. She was retired in 2014 and was sold and scrapped. She was renamed MV Peter for her final voyage to the scrapyard.

Cargo fleet

SuperCat fleet

SuperCat was a former part of 2GO Group until it was transferred to Chelsea Logistics Corporation in 2019.^[34] SuperCat operates the following vessels:

Name	IMO	Built	Entry of service to the Philippines	Original Name	Route(s)	Tonnage	Length	Breadth	Notes	Image
St. Nuriel	IMO number: 9227089	2000	2000	SuperCat 22	Batangas - Calapan	242	28 m (92 ft)	8.5 m (28 ft)	St. Nuriel used to be SuperCat 22 and M/V Mt. Samat Ferry 3, which was operated by defunct Philippine fast ferry company, Mt. Samat. The Supercat 22 was built by FBMA Marine Inc. (an Aboitiz Company) in Balamban, Cebu. This vessel uses a simple propulsion system and is fuel-efficient. In July 2010, she has added a second deck. On October 26, 2020, St. Nuriel capsized in Batangas port during the wrath of Typhoon Rolly.
St. Sealthiel	IMO number: 9227091	2000	2000	SuperCat 25	Batangas - Calapan; Bacolod - Iloilo	180	28 m (92 ft)	8.5 m (28 ft)	St. Sealthiel used to be SuperCat 25 & M/V Mt. Samat Ferry 5, which was operated by defunct Philippine fast ferry company, Mt. Samat. She is a sister ship of Supercat 22 and was also built by FBMA Marine Inc. (an Aboitiz Company) in Balamban, Cebu. Similarly, this vessel uses a simple propulsion system and is fuel-efficient. She was renamed M/V Smart in Korea, before ending up with Supercat Fast Ferry Corp. She is serving the Bacolod - Iloilo route.
St. Emmanuel	IMO number: 8745589	1998	2011	SuperCat 26	Bacolod - Iloilo	175	25 m (82 ft)		SuperCat 26 used to be SeaCat from Australia, traveling Perth to Rottnest Island. She has twin Caterpillar C32 engines and can cruise up to 28 knots. She's 25m in length. She is serving the Bacolod-Iloilo route in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.
St. Uriel	IMO number: 9056210	1992	1992	SuperCat 23	Bacolod - Iloilo	229	32 m (105 ft)	8 m (26 ft)	St. Uriel was the only high-speed monohull vessel in the Supercat fleet. She uses a simple propulsion system and her engines are fuel efficient. She also offers an open deck accommodation at a more affordable price. She is currently in regular service on Bacolod - Iloilo route.
St. Jhudiel	IMO number: 9135717	1996	2008	SuperCat 30	Cebu - Ormoc; Cebu - Tagbilaran	184	27.7 m (91 ft)	9.24 m (30.3 ft)	St. Jhudiel used to be SuperCat 30, one of Elbe City Jet's catamaran. She was named Hanseblitz from 1996 to 2001 and was reconfigured and elevated its Captain's bridge at Abeking & Rasmussen, and later on acquired by Transtejo in Lisboa, Portugal renamed Bairro Alto until early 2008. She has two decks. The upper deck offers business class accommodation. This vessel was built by Lindstol Skips, in Risør, Norway. Unlike the other Supercat vessels, this vessel is equipped with controllable pitch propellers as its propulsion system. Supercat 32 is her sister ship. She is serving the Cebu - Ormoc - Cebu and Cebu - Tagbilaran - Cebu Route.
St. Braquiel	IMO number: 9135705	1992	1992	SuperCat 32	Cebu - Ormoc; Iloilo-Bacolod-Iloilo	293	27.94 m (91.7 ft)	9.24 m (30.3 ft)	St. Braquiel used to be SuperCat 32, one of Elbe City Jet's catamaran. She was named Hansepfeil from 1996 to 2002 and was reconfigured and elevated its Captain's bridge at Abeking & Rasmussen, and later on acquired by Transtejo in Lisboa, Portugal renamed Parque das Nacoes until early 2008. She has two decks. The upper deck offers business class accommodation. This vessel was built by Lindstol Skips, in Risør, nNorway. Unlike the other Supercat vessels, this vessel is equipped with controllable pitch propellers as its propulsion system. Supercat 30 is her sister ship. As of December 2018, she is currently serving in the Iloilo-Bacolod-Iloilo route.
St. Benedict	IMO number: 8911803	1991	2010	SuperCat 36		238	34.8 m (114 ft)	10 m (33 ft)	St. Benedict, formerly known as SuperCat 36 and Blue Fin, is one of three Sydney JetCats purchased in 1990 for the Manly service to replace hydrofoils. She operated from Manly to Circular Quay from 1990 until 2008 before being sold to Supercat.[35][36] She uses a KAMEWA waterjet-propulsion and her maximum service speed can reach up to 31 knots.[37]	Retirement of St. Leo the Great
St. Dominic	IMO number: 8911815	1990	2008	SuperCat 38	Batangas - Calapan	238	34.8 m (114 ft)	10 m (33 ft)	St. Dominic, formerly known as SuperCat 38 and Sir David Martin, is one of three Sydney JetCats purchased for the Manly service to replace hydrofoils. She operated from Manly to Circular Quay from 1990 until 2008 before being sold to Supercat.[35] She uses a KAMEWA waterjet-propulsion and her maximum service speed can reach up to 31 knots.[37] On October 26, 2020, St. Dominic capsized in Batangas port during the wrath of Typhoon Rolly.
St. Camael	IMO number: 9822920	2017	2017		Cebu-Ormoc	272	31 m (102 ft)	9 m (30 ft)	In June 2017, Austal Philippines delivered the first of two 30-meter catamarans to SuperCat Fast Ferry Corporation, MV St. Camael. Each of the high speed ferries can carry up to 300 passengers, and can cruise at 25 knots.[38] In July 2017, St. Camael's sister ship, MV St. Sariel, was also delivered.[39] St. Camael commenced operations on the Cebu-Ormoc route, while St. Sariel serves the Cebu-Tagbilaran route.
St. Sariel	IMO number: 9822918	2017	2017		Cebu-Tagbilaran	272	31 m (102 ft)	9 m (30 ft)	see St. Camael for further information
St. Micah	IMO number: 9005443	1990	2015		Batangas - Calapan	447	38 m (125 ft)	11 m (36 ft)

MV St. Thomas Aquinas

On August 16, 2013, at 9 pm as it approached Cebu City's harbor, the MV St. Thomas Aquinas, formerly SuperFerry 2^[40] collided with the cargo ship Sulpicio Express Siete of Sulpicio Lines and sank in 100 feet deep off Talisay, Cebu.^[41] The ship was carrying 831 people—715 passengers and 116 crewmembers.^[41] 629 people were rescued immediately and as of August 17, 2013, 31 bodies have been recovered leaving 172 unaccounted for.^[41] The Sulpicio Express Siete with 36 crew members on board did not sink and returned safely to port.^[41] It had a large hole in its bow above the water line, clearly visible in news photos.^[41]

MV St. Anthony de Padua

In 2021, MV St. Anthony de Padua was undergoing quarantine in Bauan, Batangas after 28 of the 82 crew members aboard tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019. There were no known passengers on board the said vessel.^[42] The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) in CALABARZON suspended the vessel's passenger safety certificate, and Transport Secretary Arthur Tugade tasked MARINA, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to investigate possible lapses leading to the incident.^[43]