St. Benedict Ocean Shipping Lines Corp. has announced that its newest vessel – MV Francisca 5 – will be finally serving the Balingoan to Benoni (Camiguin) and vice versa route starting today, March 21, just in time with the anticipated surge in travelers during the Holy Week period. MV Francisca 5 boasts a capacity to accommodate up to 500 passengers and transport 30 sedan cars. Please refer to the schedules below for details. Photo by The Philippine Ship Spotters Society.


The vessel actually first arrived at Balingoan Port in Misamis Oriental last February 29 and completed its documentary requirements before today’s start of operations.

