More than 300 passengers were stranded as of 1p.m. Tuesday in different ports in Central Visayas.
Although there’s no typhoon signal hoisted over the region, the cancellations were made upon the discretion of the vessels’ skippers, according to Philippine Coast Guard in Central Visayas (PCG-7).
Lt. Jr. Grade Michael John Encina, PCG-7 spokesman, told reporters on Tuesday that the operators decided to cancel trips to ensure the safety of passengers.
“If they sense their own vessels can’t handle yung weather conditions, the operators can inform the Coast Guard that they will suspend their trips,” Encina said.
As of 11 a.m., PCG-7 said there were additional three fast crafts bound for Tagbilaran City, one fast craft bound for Ormoc City in Leyte, and four motorbancas bound for Getafe, Bohol that canceled their trips.
Earlier this morning, PCG-7 said there were already four trips canceled in Ubay town, Bohol and Cordova town, Cebu.
Gale warning was also hoisted over Eastern Visayas seaboard.
