MANILA – With the implementation of the “No Sail Policy” already taking effect, people from Western Visayas will have to wait until April 14 to travel to Luzon, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said.
PCG chief Admiral Joel Garcia said yesterday that the policy was declared after Luzon was placed under “enhanced community quarantine” by President Rodrigo Duterte.
The “No Sail Policy” covers the non-entry of domestic passenger vessels, motorized passenger boats, private watercrafts, and pleasure yachts to seaports in Luzon, including Batanes, Catanduanes, and Palawan.
“Crew of cargo vessels shall be allowed to disembark for the purpose of ships operations not beyond 50 meters from their ship, in reference with the guidelines issued by the Philippine Ports Authority,” Garcia said.
Only cargo, fishing and government vessels are allowed to sail to deliver goods and basic supplies, Garcia added./PN
