Maritime Safety Services Unit Bicol

24/06/2025

🚢 DID YOU KNOW?

The Philippine Coast Guard conducts Vessel Safety Enforcement Inspections (VSEI) to ensure compliance with maritime safety standards, as mandated under Republic Act No. 9993 (Philippine Coast Guard Law of 2009) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

This is further guided by HPCG/CG-8 Memorandum Circular 06-12 dated 24 August 2012, which prescribes policies for the effective safety inspection of all Philippine-registered vessels engaged in domestic trade calling at any port in the country.

The purpose is to verify continuing compliance with key aspects of seaworthiness in accordance with applicable safety standards, rules, and regulations—and to ensure the safe, fast, efficient, and reliable transport of passengers and cargoes.

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17/06/2025

MSSU-BCL PARTICIPATES IN 1ST LIBON HALF MARATHON

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: The Maritime Safety Services Unit Bicol (MSSU-BCL) participated in the Libon Half Marathon held last, 15 June 2025, in Libon, Albay.

Once again, MSSU-BCL demonstrated athleticism and commitment to physical fitness and wellness, showcasing the importance of a healthy lifestyle in upholding the readiness and capability of maritime safety personnel.

01/06/2025

𝐌𝐒𝐒𝐔-𝐁𝐂𝐋 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝟏𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐙𝐏𝐈 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐍

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: Ten (10) personnel from the Maritime Safety Services Unit Bicol (MSSU-BCL), led by its Commander, LTJG Jonathan E Cañones PCG, successfully completed the 21-kilometer marathon held today, 01 June 2025, in Legazpi City, Albay.

This activity not only demonstrates the determination and resilience of MSSU-BCL personnel in facing greater challenges, but also signifies their camaraderie and physical fitness, an essential attribute in the performance of their maritime safety functions. It likewise forms part of their preparation for upcoming marathon and ultramarathon events.

17/05/2025

08/05/2025

𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: Maritime Safety Services Unit Bicol Field Maintenance Installation Team (FMIT), together with Coast Guard Sub-Station Bulusan and with the assistance of Municipal Tourism Office, Bulusan, Sorsogon conducted Repair and Preventive Maintenance Service (PMS) at LS SAN BERNARDINO last 07 May 2025 located at San Bernardino Island, Bulusan, Sorsogon.

LS San Bernardino Particulars:

Classification: Primary
Coordinates: Lat 12° 45’ 15” N, Long 124° 16’ 57” E
Flashing Characteristics: Flashing White Light every 10 seconds
Status: Operational as of 07 May 2025

This endeavor is part of the continuing commitment of the Maritime Safety Services Unit Bicol to uphold the reliability and visibility of maritime navigational aids within its area of responsibility. The successful restoration of LS San Bernardino significantly enhances navigational safety in the waters surrounding Bulusan, Sorsogon ensuring safer passage of vessels and local fisherfolk operating in Sorsogon.

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02/05/2025

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒!

𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: The Maritime Safety Services Unit Bicol proudly congratulates its two (2) officers for successfully passing the March 2024 Civil Service Examination (CSE) Professional Level:

LTJG MICHAEL J BERCASIO PCG
Deputy Commander, Maritime Safety Services Unit Bicol

ENS JULIUS JASPER M TANAY PCG
Officer-In-Charge, VSSU, Maritime Safety Services Unit Bicol

Let us join together in recognizing their hard work and celebrating this milestone in their careers as dedicated public servants.

Your Maritime Safety Services Unit Bicol Family is very proud of you!

01/05/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: The Maritime Safety Services Unit Bicol joins the nation in commemorating Labor Day, a celebration of the strength, resilience, and dedication of Filipino workers, particularly those who tirelessly uphold maritime safety.

Pursuant to Proclamation No. 727, s. 2004, May 1 is declared as Labor Day, a national holiday in honor of the contributions of the working class to the progress of our country.

Happy Labor Day!

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25/04/2025

𝐋𝐒 𝐒𝐀𝐍 𝐌𝐈𝐆𝐔𝐄𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐒

𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: The Maritime Safety Services Unit Bicol Field Maintenance Installation Team (FMIT), together with MT Montreal personnel and with the assistance of LGU Monreal, Masbate, successfully installed lantern and Aids to Navigation (ATON) equipment at LS SAN MIGUEL today, 25 April 2025 located at Brgy. Guinhanap, Monreal, San Miguel, Masbate.

LS San Miguel Particulars:

Classification: Tertiary
Coordinates: Lat 12° 43’ 06” N, Long 123° 35’ 19” E
Flashing Characteristics: Flashing three (3) white lights every 15 seconds
Status: Operational as of 25 April 2025

This endeavor is part of the continuing commitment of the Maritime Safety Services Unit Bicol to uphold the reliability and visibility of maritime navigational aids within its area of responsibility. The successful restoration of LS San Miguel significantly enhances navigational safety in the waters surrounding Monreal, Masbate, ensuring safer passage of vessels and local fisherfolk operating in Masbate.

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25/04/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: The Maritime Safety Services Unit Bicol conducted 5-day lecture on Maritime Safety Functions as part of the ongoing Coast Guard District Bicol's Capacity Building Program. A total of 65 personnel from the District, along with various Stations and Substations actively participated in the activity.

The initiative highlights this unit steadfast commitment to enhancing the knowledge and readiness of Coast Guard personnel in the Bicol region, ensuring the effective delivery of maritime safety services and the continued protection of lives and property at sea.

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09/04/2025

RECREATIONAL SAFETY TIPS

LOOK: The Maritime Safety Services Unit Bicol urges the public, especially beachgoers, to stay vigilant and observe the Recreational Safety Tips provided by the Maritime Safety Services Command through the Recreational Safety Enforcement Unit (RSEU) to help prevent and reduce incidents this summer vacation.

Here are the safety reminders:

1. Ensure that there is a lifeguard on duty in the beach resort you are visiting and ensure lifesaving devices are available.

2. Ensure that there are medicines available in the first aid station of the resort you are visiting and or always bring personal first aid kit for your own safety and convenience.

3. Check if there are safety net, flag signals and buoy markers in the area to swim.

4. Always read safety signages that reminds beachgoers for restricted and unrestricted swimming areas.

5. Ensure to read beach resort's or the establishment's rules and regulations for your safety.

6. Avoid swimming near docking area and navigable waters of recreational watercraft such as boats, jet ski, etc.

7. Use the buddy system. Never swim alone and when under the influence of alcohol. Accompany at all times all young and old companions. Always inform your family/group whenever you plan to swim.

8. Most importantly, know all emergency hotlines near the visited beach resort or establishment.

Para sa isang ligtas at masayang bakasyon, laging tandaan ang mga paalaalang ito mula sa MSSC, RSEU at MSSU-Bicol.

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01/04/2025

𝐌𝐒𝐒𝐔-𝐁𝐈𝐂𝐎𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐂𝐆 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: The Maritime Safety Services Unit Bicol (MSSU-BCL), in collaboration with Coast Guard Station Camarines Norte and Coast Guard Special Operations Group Bicol conducted a lecture as part of the ongoing PCG Lifeguard Training at Candelaria Beach Resort, Paracale, Camarines Norte, on 31 March 2025.

The lecture covered essential topics to enhance the participants knowledge and readiness including:

1. Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Practices.
- Identifying hazards and risks
- Evaluating hazards and risks
- Controlling hazards and risks
- Maintaining OSH awareness

2. Lifeguard Knowledge
- Lifeguard roles and responsibilities
- Proper uniform, sun safety, and lifeguard fitness

3. Lifeguard Operations
- Effective surveillance and patrolling
- Use of flags and casualty identification
- Lifeguard communication and report forms

4. Swimming Pool Safety
- Identifying potential dangers
- Pool maintenance and drowning prevention

5. Safety Guidelines for Various Aquatic Activities

6. Beach Environment and Hazards
- Understanding different beach types and associated risks

This initiative not only enhances the safety of beachgoers and strengthens lifeguards preparedness in responding to emergencies but also serves as part of the PCG's readiness efforts for the expected influx of tourists this upcoming Holy Week.

Photos by: CGNO JE Peningolo, DS-RSEU

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