The ill-fated Filipino fishing boat that was rammed by an oil tanker will be towed back to shore, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.
PCG spokesman Rear Admiral Armand Balilo shared with media a photo of the overturned FFB Dearyn still floating at sea yesterday. He did not mention the location where the photo was taken.
“We expect with this formal request the Flag State of Marshall Islands will conduct safety investigation in compliance with the IMO’s Casualty Investigation Code Chapter 6 that the state of ship involved in a very serious maritime casualty is responsible for ensuring that a marine safety investigation be conducted and completed,” he said, referring to the International Maritime Organization.
Escoto said BFAR will also provide a scholarship for their children’s college education in fisheries at any state college or university where they are qualified for admission. “This covers tuition, monthly stipend and thesis allowance until they finish the program. Scholars will also be prioritized by the DA-BFAR for employment,” the BFAR said.
“President Marcos already talked to our regional director in Region 3 and it is possible that we will provide a bigger boat. They just need to organize again. We will also provide fishing paraphernalia and fishing gears,” BFAR spokesman Nazario Briguera said.Sen. Ronald dela Rosa is pushing for a Senate investigation on the boat collision incident to determine who is responsible and come up with measures to prevent a similar tragedy.
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