JUST IN: MT Princess Empress, the leaking fuel tanker that sank off the coast of Oriental Mindoro three weeks ago, has been found using an underwater robot from Japan, says Governor Humerlito Dolor.
MANILA, Philippines – A leaking fuel tanker that sank off the central Philippines three weeks ago has been found using an underwater robot from Japan, a provincial governor said on Tuesday, March 21, as authorities sought more foreign help to address theThe discovery of MT Princess Empress, which was carrying about 800,000 liters of industrial fuel oil when it capsized on February 28 and eventually sank, was deemed crucial in stopping the spill, which reached shorelines in three provinces.
Plugging the leaks and extracting any remaining oil from the tanker was urgent, Oriental Mindoro Governor Humerlito Dolor said in a media briefing. With the help of a remotely-operated vehicle that arrived on Monday, March 20, from Japan, Dolor shared the first photos of the Philippine-flagged vessel from its exact location. The robot will also help determine the tanker’s condition, he said.
About 36,000 hectares of coral reef, mangroves and sea-grass could be affected by the oil slick, according to Filipino marine scientists. PANOORIN: Mga kuha ng ROV HAKUYO sa katubigan ng Naujan, Oriental Mindoro kung saan lumubog ang MT PRINCESS EMPRESS
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