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PCG dismissed four personnel after shipwreck
The Philippine Coast Guard announced the dismissal of four enlisted personnel in connection with the sinking of the 'Trisha Kerstin 3', which claimed 65 lives in Basilan waters. Based on the decision of the Coast Guard Inspector General–Internal Affairs Service following administrative proceedings, those dismissed without honour were PO1 Sabhal Turaini, PO3 Khalid Asmawil, PO3 Al-Yazar Muyong and Apprentice Seawoman Mar-Iya Anawie. The personnel composed the Pre-Departure Inspection team. The decision of the CGIG-IAS was crafted on Feb 24, but was only made public on Feb 26. The personnel were dismissed for failing to initiate independent verification of the actual number of passengers and for improper documentation of the “load line markings” of the ferry, considered as critical steps in ensuring safety during voyages. The CGIG-IAS also imposed a one-rank demotion on PO3 Jestoni Barretto, who served as duty office watch when the accident happened, for neglect of duty. Further, a one-year suspension without pay was imposed on LCDR Tristan Jener Erediano and LT Jason Pagbonocan, the station commander and acting station commander of PCG Zamboanga. They were also mandated to undergo retraining on ship inspection, effective supervision of PDI teams and port operations. Although the underwater operations of the PCG Technical Diving Group were scheduled to end on Feb 26, there were continued patrols in the area, coordination with fishermen and cooperation with authorities to pursue justice and improve public sea transportation.
Underwater search completed
The underwater search of the 'Trisha Kerstin 3' was completed on Feb 23,, after 27 days of high-risk technical deep-water wreck diving operations in the waters off Baluk-Baluk Island. The technical divers of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recovered a total of 22 cadavers from various sections of the vessel since Jan 28, working through strong underwater currents, near-zero visibility due to heavy siltation, submerged hazards, and the vessel’s structural instability. Despite these conditions, the PCG-TDG systematically searched Deck A, Deck B, the car deck, including vehicles on board, and the engine room, which was penetrated despite oil contamination and scattered debris causing limited visibility. The underwater assessments showed that the vessel was listing to port side. Both exposed sections of the hull, including the ramps, remained intact with no visible external fractures. On the car deck, several vehicles had partially collapsed and were leaning toward the port side, creating additional obstructions and making interior access more challenging. Although the entire vessel has been searched, PCG divers were to continue diving operations until Feb 26 to conduct re-swiping procedures, ensure that no area has been left unchecked, and provide assurance to the families awaiting closure. All diving operations were documented through underwater video recordings to support the ongoing investigation. As of Feb 22, the PCG recorded 65 fatalities, 293 survivors, and 14 missing individuals, including four crew members. Of the 65 fatalities, seven remained unidentified. Tissue samples have been collected from the recovered bodies for identification through DNA tests. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said that based on the number of recovered bodies, rescued passengers, and those still missing, overloading may have contributed to the tragedy. The DOTr was preparing to file administrative cases against Aleson Shipping Lines, which owns the vessel, to cancel and revoke its Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC). The agency has also said three officers of the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) were directly involved in the issuance of the vessel's safety certificates. Six Coast Guard personnel were earlier placed under preventive suspension as the PCG conducted separate investigations into the sinking and other possible violations. Report with photo: https://www.gmanetwork.com/regionaltv/news/113069/pcg-completes-search-of-sunken-mv-trisha-kerstin-3-in-basilan/story/
Body of crew member retrieved four weeks after sinking
On Feb 22, the remains of one of the crew members of the 'Trisha Kerstin 3' have been recovered, 28 days after the ship sank. The recovery of the cadaver brought the death toll to 65. The number of survivors remains at 293.Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) technical divers found the body of Rodolfo Cabilan Jr. in the ship's car deck bow. His father, Rodolfo Sr., was able to identify the body. The deterioration has made identification of the victims and disposition of their remains more challenging. The younger Cabilan worked as the oiler of the ship. He was to be cremated in Zamboanga City so that he could be brought back to his family in Bohol. According to official reports 14 people were still missing, but the number did not match the list made by survivors. According to relatives, more than 20 were still missing. The PCG deployed 19 technical wreck divers to scour the ferry. Intact windows in the air-conditioned accommodation area made the entry of the technical wreck divers into the wreck difficult.The divers were staying underwater for nearly an hour and descended to depths of about 60 to 65 meters each day. The interior of the vessel posed serious risks as vehicles inside have partially collapsed and debris has piled up in several areas. The divers have searched around 75 % of the inside of the vessel. The intention was to search the entire vessel to check if there were still individuals trapped inside. Report with video: https://maritime-executive.com/article/philippine-divers-release-video-of-search-for-remains-inside-lost-ferry
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