Mahinog, Camiguin - Ocean Fast Ferries, Inc. (OFFI), a domestic shipping company based in Cebu City, is applying with Marina for a special permit for the route: Benoni, Mahinog, Camiguin-Cagayan de Oro and vice versa and Benoni, Mahinog, Camiguin-Balingoan and vice versa.
This announcement came from Victor Y. Lua, President, Ocean Fast Ferries, Inc. (OFFI) in his letter to Mahinog Mayor Alex R. Jajalla requesting for LGU endorsement which is part of the requirements by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA).
Immediately, the Municipal Council of Mahinog on Monday approved a resolution interposing no objection to the application.
The ferry is expected to start operating in mid October in time of Camiguin Lanzones Festival, according to Regin Chua of Ocean Jet Benoni Operations Office.
The new ferry services is a welcome development and is intended to replace the Paras Sea Cat.
“There is a need and desire for fast ferries between Camiguin and Cagayan de Oro since there are no longer any direct ferries now to Cagayan de Oro after Paras Sea Cat ceased operating the Cagayan de Oro-Camiguin-Bohol routes in recent month,” the council resolution reads.
The members of the Municipal Council appreciate OFFI for putting a new ferry in service between Camiguin and Cagayan de Oro which is expected to boost the tourism industry in this island province.
Proposed schedule:
| DEPARTURE | ARRIVAL | ||||
| Port | Frequency | Time | Port | Frequency | Time |
| Benoni | Daily | 5:30am | Cagayan | Daily | 8:00am |
| Cagayan | Daily | 8:30am | Benoni | Daily | 11:00am |
| Benoni | Daily | 11:30am | Balingoan | Daily | 12:00nn |
| Balingoan | Daily | 12:30pm | Benoni | Daily | 1:00pm |
| Benoni | Daily | 1:30pm | Cagayan | Daily | 4:00pm |
| Cagayan | Daily | 4:30pm | Benoni | Daily | 7:00pm |
Vessel’s particulars:
Name of vessel :MV “GX 2”
Gross Tonnage : 97.47
Net Tonnage : 30
Length :36 meters
Breadth : 4.16 meters
Depth : 2.30 meters
Official Number : CEB 1000116
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