Company Profile
1998
Incorporated in 1998, Harbor Star now has a fleet of more than fifty (50) watercraft comprising of tugboats, barges and specialized vessels. It has the widest coverage of maritime services in the Philippines, operating in sixty-seven (67) terminals, ports and sub-ports. Harbor Star and its affiliate companies are the main operators in the two busiest foreign vessel terminals in the country, the Manila International Container Terminal and the Manila South Harbor.2011
In 2011, Harbor Star secured a triple certification for ISO 9001 for quality; ISO 14001 for environment; and OHSAS 18001 for occupational health and safety. It has been annually certified by GL-DNV since.2012
In 2012, Harbor Star was recognized as an international ship salvor with its acceptance as a member to the International Salvage Union. Its prior salvage jobs included working with powerhouses Titan Salvage and Svitzer. Harbor Star has the largest private inventory of salvage and oil spill equipment which is strategically deployed in Manila, Batangas, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao and General Santos. In the same year, the Company expanded its services to include lighterage. Its tug and barge tandems have been transporting iron and nickel ore, coal, cement clinker, limestone, and aggregates since 2012.2013
On 30 October 2013, Harbor Star's common shares were listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange following the initial public offering of 30% of its shares at an issue price of P1.88. Since its listing, Harbor Star has expanded its activities to other countries in South East Asia. It also diversified into the construction and energy business. The majority owners of Harbor Star are the brothers Geronimo and Rodrigo Bella. They are second generation tugboat operators and salvors having learned their craft from their father, Capt. Geronimo Bella, four decades ago.2020
Since 2020, Harbor Star has been migrated and certified to ISO 45001 for occupational safety and health