MANILA, Feb. 1 -- The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on Thursday suspended the operations of Ocean Jet 6, a passenger ferry, and Hop & Go 1, a water taxi, to allow for the investigation into their collision off Batangas on Wednesday.

Suspensions have been issued against the recreational safety certificate of Hop & Go 1 and the passenger ship safety certificate of Ocean Jet 6, MARINA chief Sonia Malaluan said.

"Both vessels will be subjected to thorough safety inspections to determine their seaworthiness," Malaluan said in a statement.

In a situation update, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Ocean Jet 6 is held for investigation, while the smaller vessel, Hop & Go 1, has been towed to a yard in Puerto Galera.

The PCG is colle...