Manning agencies warn of port congestion in Manila South Harbor

By Genivi Factao

Jul 29, 2020 12:04 am

A Dohle Seafront off-signer at Manila Bay looks at the last vessel he served in as he and his companions are transported to land via a tugboat. PHOTO FROM DOHLE SEAFRONT

The surge of ships and crew at the Manila South Harbor could lead to port congestion and further delays in crew change and additional costs for shipowners, prompting manning agencies to renew calls to open more ports for seafarer “green lanes.”

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