Maritime Safety Services Unit - Southern Visayas

05/12/2025

𝐌𝐒𝐒𝐔-𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐍 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐌𝐒𝐒𝐔-𝐒𝐕 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 (𝐆𝐀𝐃) 𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐍 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐈𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐌𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆

𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈: The Maritime Safety Services Unit – Southern Visayas (MSSU-SV), successfully conducted the MSSU-SV Gender and Development (GAD) Seminar from 04–05 December 2025 at Sea Dream Drive, Masaplod Sur, Dauin, Negros Oriental.

The seminar highlighted the lectures on Gender Differences in Society and Gender Mainstreaming, delivered by 𝐌𝐒. 𝐉𝐈𝐀 𝐃𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐄, 𝐑𝐆𝐂, GAD Coordinator, Junob National High School who served as the resource speaker. Her presentation provided practical insights on promoting gender equality and strengthening gender responsiveness within the workplace.

These efforts are part of the PCG’s continuous commitment to promoting gender equality and fostering a safe, inclusive, and gender-responsive workplace. The activity provided valuable insights that further strengthen gender sensitivity and inclusiveness within the organization.

📸[Photos by: ASW JQ Ganade PCG]

24/11/2025

24/11/2025

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘
(As of 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, November 24, 2025)

The Coast Guard District Southern Visayas monitored the following reports across major ports in the region due to the prevailing weather conditions brought by Tropical Depression “VERBENA”:

𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗:
-390 stranded passengers
-27vessels
-169 rolling cargoes

𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗧𝗘𝗥:
-9 vessels
-5 motorbancas

A total of 60 deployable response teams with 438 personnel, along with land and water assets, remain on standby for possible deployment. Coordination with local DRRMs is ongoing to ensure rapid response and public safety.

The CGDSV continues to monitor sea conditions and strongly advises the coastal communities, mariners, especially fisherfolk and small boat operators to stay vigilant and heed official advisories.

23/11/2025

22/11/2025

13/11/2025

𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐃𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐒

LOOK: Coast Guard District Southern Visayas (CGDSV) Commander, Commodore Christopher D Auro PCG, held an awarding ceremony during the traditional Monday Morning Colors on 10 November 2025 at the Headquarters Coast Guard District Southern Visayas, Port Area, Brgy. Looc, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.

Awardees:
Coast Guard Superior Achievement Medal and Ribbon HCGDSV and Opcon Units for demonstrating performance in providing safety and security assistance to local and foreign tourist throughout the Negros Island tourist attraction and cemetery during the Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: UNDAS 2025 celebration of All Saints Day and All Souls Day.

Coast Guard Search and Rescue Medal and Ribbon
CGS Northern Negros Occidental and CGSS Lakawon for the effective ex*****on of retrieval operations to the reported capsized fishingbanca at the vicinity waters of Brgy. Cadiz Viejo, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental on 04 November 2025.

Coast Guard Search and Rescue Medal and Ribbon
CGS Northern Negros Occidental and CGSS EB Magalona for the successful conduct of rescue operations to the reported maritime incident regarding stranded individuals onboard motorbanca “Mercy Grace” at the vicinity waters of Bray. Mantangan, EB Magalona, Negros Occidental on 04 November 2025.

In his address, Commodore Auro PCG praised the awardees and all personnel during the successful response and rescue operations during the onslaught of typhoon “Tino”, responded swiftly to the call of duty, emphasizing their professionalism and commitment to service. He reiterated the importance of the
awarding ceremony to be conducted every Monday morning colors to recognize the dedication and exemplary service of Coast Guard personnel who went above and beyond the call of duty.

The regular observance of this ceremony by CGDSV reflects its continued effort to preserve and promote the rich customs and traditions of the Coast Guard, while fostering a strong sense of nationalism among its members.

13/11/2025

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐕𝐈𝐈 𝐃𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐍 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐒

In a move to further enhance maritime safety and coordination, Engr. Ronaldo P. Bandalaria, Regional Director of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Region VII, visited Coast Guard District Southern Visayas (CGDSV) at Port Area, Barangay Looc, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, on 12 November 2025.

Upon arrival, Engr. Bandalaria was accorded arrival honors by the officers and personnel of CGDSV, led by Commodore Christopher D Auro PCG, District Commander, CGDSV.

The courtesy visit served as an avenue to strengthen inter-agency coordination and address key maritime concerns affecting the Southern Visayas region. Among the matters discussed were:

1. The mandatory installation of radar reflectors on vessels below 150 gross tonnage;

2. The continuation of mobile registration for motorbancas (MBCAs) carrying passengers within the Negros Island Region (NIR);

3. The implementation of the “5-in-1” registration system for wooden-hull boats by MARINA;

4. The accounting and documentation of private yachts; and

5. The conduct of information drives regarding newly issued MARINA policies and guidelines.

This engagement underscores the shared commitment of both agencies to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient maritime operations across the Visayas region.