Six decades of heritage. Operations built for tomorrow.
Phil National Lines has moved the fuel and chemicals that power the Philippines since 1960. Today that same discipline runs on digital systems, live fleet monitoring and continuously trained crews.
Phil National Lines in motion.
A look at the vessels, crews and operations behind six decades of marine transport in the Philippines.
Rooted in heritage. Driven by what's next.
Phil National Lines, Inc. (PNL) is engaged in the business of shipowning, management, operation and chartering. Our fleet of oil and chemical tankers, barges and tugs carries petroleum products, diesel, jet fuel and chemicals port to port, efficiently and without compromising safety.
We comply with Philippine and international regulations protecting our people, cargo and the environment, including the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), the International Safety Management Code (ISM) and MARPOL.
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End-to-end marine transport and charter solutions.
From acquisition and storage to final delivery, our charter services manage the full movement of liquid cargo across the archipelago and beyond.
Chartering & Ship Management
Time and voyage charters, technical management and crewing, backed by six decades as owners, managers, brokers and agents. Every PNL service is delivered through this core capability.
Learn more →Oil & Chemical Tanker Operations
Clean product and chemical tankers carrying petroleum, diesel, jet fuel and industrial chemicals for major oil companies, port to port and on schedule.
Learn more →Barge & Tugboat Services
Harbour assistance, towage, lightering and project support from a fleet of tugs and barges built for the demands of Philippine ports.
Learn more →Vessels for domestic and international trade.
Balyena
Gindara
FS-2
Bariles
Latest from PNL
PNL successfully hosts STAG 2025 in partnership with Shell
Our annual Safety, Training and Awareness Gathering brought fleet and shore teams together for two days of drills, workshops and recognition.
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Phil National Lines continues its commitment to quality through annual ISO 9001:2015 seminar
The company-wide review of our quality management system, with updated procedures for chartering, operations and crewing.
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Tugboat Phil Leyte rescues 17 crew after allision incident during Storm Enteng in Navotas
PNL crew worked alongside the Philippine Coast Guard to rescue 17 seafarers after an allision and fire in Manila Bay.
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178 saved as ship sinks off Iloilo
MV Phil Visayas answered the distress call from MV Asia Malaysia off Ajuy, Iloilo. All 178 aboard were brought to safety; the crew was recognised by President Aquino and Vice President Roxas.
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Request a quote, or join the crew.
Tell us about your cargo, route and timing and our chartering desk will respond within one business day. Seafarers and shore staff: we are always looking for people who put safety first.
Makati City, Philippines 1208