Mariveles, Bataan – On Friday, January 26, Herma Shipyard Inc. (HSI), aproudly 100% Filipino-owned ship building and ship repair company under the Ship Building and Maritime Infrastructure Division (SBMID) of the Herma Group, launched and christened another 12MB tanker.

Named Motor Tanker Mayabong (M/Tkr Mayabong), the launching was led by the Chairman and CEO of the Herma Group, Herminio S. Esguerra. The ship was built for sister company Herma Shipping and Transport Corporation (HSTC). Once delivered, this ship will take its place among the most fuel efficient and environmentally sustainable home-grown product tankers in the country.

The building of M/Tkr Mayabong ensures adherence to Marina rules and the Philippine Registry of Shipping class rules and regulations. Furthermore, the vessel fully complies with various international conventions and satisfies all the safety and operational standards required by the Ship Inspection Report Program (SIRE).

The 77.36m long tanker is designed to handle a maximum of three grades of petroleum products simultaneously. It has a total capacity of 2,208.00 cubic meters, or 12,000 U.S. barrels.

M/Tkr Mayabong is a testament to Herma Shipyard Inc’s. commitment to excellence and the capabilities of the Filipino maritime industry. Its launch reinforces Herma Shipyard’s position as a leader in shipbuilding and underscores its dedication to contributing to the growth and development of the Philippine maritime sector. “The vessel, along with others in its fleet, will
contribute tremendously to fueling the Philippine economy,” HSI Chief Operating Officer Atty. Nathaniel S. Joquiño, CAPT. PN (Ret). added.


Setting sail into a new era! The brand-new tanker M/Tkr Mayabong, built by Herma Shipyard Inc., a proudly 100% Filipino-owned ship building and ship repair company under the Ship Building and Maritime Infrastructure Division (SBMID) of the Herma Group

Present during the launching was the Herma Group Chairman and CEO, Herminio S. Esguerra who led the christening ceremonies, here together with (L-R) Environmental Management Services Division Managing Director José Exiquel Esguerra, Corporate Services Division Managing Director Judithea Esguerra-Ibuyan, Ship Building and Maritime Infrastructure Managing Director Captain Emelito S. Sosa, Herma Group Chairman and CEO Herminio S. Esguerra, Herma Shipyard Inc. COO Atty. Nathaniel S. Joquiño, Member of the Board of Directors of the Herma Group of Companies, Atty. Gabriel B. Esguerra; and Petroleum Supply Chain Division COO Benedict Julius F. Ibuyan.

Witnessing the launch were guests representing HSI’s various business partners and stakeholders. (L-R) Vice Admiral Emilio C. Marayag AFP (Ret.), representing the Maritime League, the premiere Filipino maritime foundation that works to advance the interests of the maritime industry; Ship Building and Maritime Infrastructure Managing Director Captain Emelito S. Sosa; Environmental Management Services Division Managing Director José Exiquel Esguerra; Corporate Services Division Managing Director Judithea Esguerra-Ibuyan; Mr. Edgie Ruiz, EVP/COO of Bataan Baseco Joint Venture Inc.; Ms. Vicky Viray, Maritime League Trustee and Editor of the League’s newsletter, the Maritime Review; Atty. Gabriel B. Esguerra; Petroleum Supply Chain Division COO Benedict Julius F. Ibuyan; and Herma Shipyard Inc. COO Atty. Nathaniel S. Joquiño

Also on hand to witness the launch of M/Tkr Mayabong were representatives from Pioneer Insurance & Surety Corporation. (L-R) Ms. Lena Catacutan, Vice-President for Marine Hull Pioneer Insurance & Surety Corp., Mr. Philip Corpuz, Assistant Manager for Marine Hull Pioneer Insurance & Surety Corp., Environmental Management Services Division Managing Director José Exiquel Esguerra; Corporate Services Division Managing Director Judithea Esguerra-Ibuyan; Herma Shipping and Transport Corporation COO Peter Huang; Ship Building and Maritime Infrastructure Managing Director Captain Emelito S. Sosa; Atty. Betty Medialdea, President, Pioneer Insurance & Surety Corp.; Marine Transport Division Managing Director Primo R. Agbayani; Atty. Gabriel B. Esguerra; Petroleum Supply Chain Division COO Benedict Julius F. Ibuyan; and Herma Shipyard Inc. COO Atty. Nathaniel S. Joquiño

Witnessing the launch of M/Tkr Mayabong alongside the leadership team of the Herma Group were representatives from the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), led by Engr. Marc Anthony P. Pascua, NCR Regional Director, seen here left of Herma Group Chairman and CEO Herminio S. Esguerra.

 

Reference: Herma Shipyard Inc.