Notice is hereby given to all mariners and other parties concerned that:

1. Reference: Message from Commander, Coast Guard District Southern Tagalog dated 20 March 2017 received 18 July 2017.

2. LS Verde Island located at Verde Island, Batangas or at Latitude 13 deg 34 min 30 sec North, Longitude 121 deg 05 min 06 secs East REPORTED NOT OPERATING since  25 February 2017.

3. LS Matoco located at Batangas City or at Latitude 13 deg 38 min 30 sec North, Longitude 121 deg 05 min 06sec East REPORTED NOT OPERATING since  15 March 2017.

4. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the vicinity of the above-mentioned areas are advised to take note of the information and take necessary precautionary measures at all times.

5. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.