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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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MARINA ADMINISTRATOR OSCAR SEVILLA AND DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR LAMBERTO PIA

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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...

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