What Does MARINA's Online Ticketing Mandate Mean for Ferry Operators?
MARINA's draft memorandum circular will require all domestic ferry operators on Philippine Nautical Highway routes to implement online ticketing systems meeting specific functional requirements, from real-time inventory and electronic manifests to secure payments and anti-scalping controls. This post breaks down each requirement and shows how Aquarius SOTS by Softype, a purpose-built shipping online ticketing system ready for implementation now, maps to the mandate.