# MANA Reform Delivers 5,000-DWT LCT to the Philippines

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- Published: 2026-09-23T08:15:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

HONG KONG, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MANA Reform has coordinated the procurement,
completion and customization of the newly built 5,000-DWT LCT "MV HCY902" for a 
major Philippine conglomerate. The vessel arrived in Batangas from China on September
12 and is scheduled to enter bagged-cement transport service following completion
of import formalities and operational preparations.

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MANA Reform Delivers 5,000-DWT LCT to the Philippines

The project reflects the suitability of LCTs for Philippine inter-island logistics.
MANA’s assessment identified shallow draft, ramp access and flexible deck space 
as key advantages for routes serving ports with limited cargo-handling infrastructure.
Access to China’s shipbuilding and marine-equipment supply base further supports
the commercial appeal of this vessel type, allowing procurement and customization
to be aligned with local operating requirements.

MANA advised the client through a technical and commercial evaluation of several
vessel options, including an LCT, a new cement carrier, a bulk-carrier conversion,
a pressurized cement tanker and a modified deck barge. The assessment considered
cargo-handling methods, port conditions, equipment requirements, modification scope
and delivery arrangements to establish an appropriate configuration for the intended
service.

Following the evaluation, MANA secured a 5,000-DWT single-deck LCT and worked with
the shipyard and equipment suppliers to coordinate its completion and customization.
The vessel was configured to accommodate palletized bagged cement and truck-based
unloading, while preserving flexibility for future cargo requirements.

A principal feature is a customized electric retractable tarp system designed to
address the weather-protection requirements of bagged cement in the Philippines’
humid and rainy climate. The system covers the cargo deck during rain and retracts
for loading and unloading, providing cargo protection while maintaining open-deck
access.

The delivery also required coordination of the vessel’s export from China. Against
a changing regulatory backdrop, MANA managed the export process, working with the
relevant flag-state and classification parties, vessel crew, export agents and Chinese
maritime authorities to align documentation, procedural requirements and departure
arrangements. This work connected the vessel’s physical completion with its onward
delivery to the Philippines.

**About MANA Reform**

MANA Reform provides solution development, commercial advisory and project-execution
services for overseas projects drawing on Chinese industrial capabilities. Its marine
services support international owners and brokers across vessel sourcing, customization,
construction coordination and delivery from China.

Contact: [contact@manareform.com](https://www.thailand-business-news.com/pr-news/contact@manareform.com)

Website: [www.manareform.com](https://www.manareform.com/)

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