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Pheschem Industrial Corp. (Pheschem) president Tomas Tan, who is also the owner of the MV Golden Swan, said the seven-man technical team convened by Marina had declared his vessel safe to carry liquefied ammonia in bulk in its pressurized bullet tanks as well as other general cargo.


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At the same time the Pheschem Industrial Corp. scored the tanker sector of the local shipping industry for misleading the public over baseless allegations that the MV Golden Swan is not safe enough to carry hazardous chemicals and thus poses a threat to the environment.


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PSTC president Gen. Cesar F. Tapia (Ret.) said private local oil transport and shipping groups have launched a campaign to force government to close down the state-owned shipping firm which today has been turned around and contributes millions to the national coffers.


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PHILIPPINE PETROLEUM SEA TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION

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Vessel owner scores Coast Guard for defying own rules

March 10, 2004 - 12:00am

A vessel owner has accused the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) of ignoring its own rules and regulations and of succumbing to the influence of a tanker group by refusing to issue a certificate of inspection (CI) despite...

Business

Ship owner raps Coast Guard

February 22, 2004 - 12:00am

The owner of the ship which has been grounded for over three years now accused the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) of defying its own rules and regulations by refusing to renew a certificate of inspection (CI) despite...

Business

PNOC Shipping bucks move to close it down

January 28, 2002 - 12:00am

The government-owned PNOC Shipping and Transport Corp. (PSTC) yesterday denounced efforts of private shipping groups to close down its operations. PSTC president Gen. Cesar F. Tapia (Ret.) said private local oil...

Business