Nautical Mishaps, Maritime Calamities

Maritime traffic controller to escape charges over MSDF destroyer-container ship collision

noreply@blogger.com (SeaWaves Magazine) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:09:00 +0000

The Japan Coast Guard will not press charges against a maritime traffic controller over a collision between a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) destroyer and a South Korean container vessel, investigators said.

Coast guard officials have decided that the controller at the Kanmon Kaikyo Traffic Advisory Service Center, who advised the freighter to change direction just before it crashed into the MSDF destroyer Kurama in the Kanmon Strait on Oct. 27, is not responsible for the accident.

An investigation has indicated that the collision was likely caused by an error by the South Korean container vessel Carina Star. Authorities are set to seek charges against the 44-year-old South Korean captain of the freighter on suspicion of professional negligence and dangerous sailing.

According to the 7th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters, immediately before the collision, the Carina Star was approaching another freighter traveling in the same direction at twice the speed of the ship ahead. Data from navigation records revealed that the South Korean ship made a sharp left turn after it was advised to pass the other vessel on its left, leading to the collision with the destroyer.

"We do not deny the fact that the marine traffic controller's advice contributed to the mishap, but the ultimate responsibility lies with the judgment made by the captain," the regional headquarters stated.

"The controller only provided a recommendation, and we cannot say he was responsible for the ship maneuvering so sharply. There is no reason why we should blame the controller for negligence," investigators said.

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NYMET Holdings Inc. (NYMH) Announces Coast Guard Approval of Stockton Project

noreply@blogger.com (SeaWaves Magazine) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:27:00 +0000

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - NYMET Holdings Inc. (PINKSHEETS: NYMH), an innovative metals and mining company headquartered in Port Jefferson, N.Y., today announced that the United States Coast Guard has approved the raising and salvage of the M/V San Leandro and the M/V Fresno in the San Joaquin River, which is located approximately 2 miles from NYMET's port facility.

The approval was obtained with the assistance of Mr. Mark Hicks, CFO of B'NEATH THE WAVES, Inc. Mr. Hicks is the key point contractor for the Project and will be on site daily to oversee operations, which are set to commence on November 9th, 2009. Subsequently, equipment is currently being mobilized for use in the raising and salvage of the M/V San Leandro and the M/V Fresno in the San Joaquin River.

This Project is the first of many salvage operations that will utilize NYMET's Stockton Port facility. Primary uses of the facility will be to load and to transport scrap metal to NYMET clients overseas and/or for local US-based steel facilities.

About the Stockton, CA Port Facility

The facility is located on the waterfront of the San Joaquin River, in Stockton, CA. This location provides NYMET with the ability to process plate material from ferry barges. Further, the facility also acts as a staging and loading area, giving NYMET the ability to transport material to the Oakland Port as well as local steel mills.

The Stockton Port is one of the last waterfront properties in California that is allowed to operate as a storage and marine salvage facility. Furthermore, the property's proximity to the Oakland Port enables NYMET to cost effectively export material to Asia. Further, the facility's riparian rights permit NYMET to have barges docked at the facility, providing a logistic advantage.

Thurso RNLI lifeboat tows Faroese trawler to safety

noreply@blogger.com (SeaWaves Magazine) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:44:00 +0000

Thurso RNLI lifeboat crew assisted a Faroese Trawler on 23 October after it had broken down off Holborn Head with eight people on board, and had started drifting towards the shore in the SE winds.

Phiippines News November 3, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (SeaWaves Magazine) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:25:00 +0000

Coast Guard Saves Sixteen Fishermen in Coron, Palawan
November 03 , 2009
Sixteen passengers onboard Motor banca Magic-5 owned by Serio Dusong a resident of Brgy. 5 Coro, Palawan was successfully rescued by Coast Guard Station Coron after encountering engine trouble at the vicinity in between Coron and Culio, Palawan last November 1, 2009 at about 8:45 am. A certain Mr. Tantan Lizardo of Local Government Unit Coron relayed that the said Motor banca was in need of Coast Guard assistance.

By 9:00 am, Coast Guard Station Coron immediately launched onboard motor banca Vincent Abegail then successfully rescued the sixteen passengers onboard, all residents of Brgy. Bangcuang, Coron, Palawan, by towing their boat to Coron Market Pier. The sixteen passengers and two crews safely onboard were identified as: Mark Gerald Doblados (24 years), Liezel Evangelio (24 years), Shyenette Sarmiento (28 years), Shane Sandroni Acosta (4 years), Hubble Aureo Sarmiento (8years), Shefer Auge Sarmiento (11 years), Edgar Sarmiento Sr. (53 years), Edgar Sarmiento Jr (22 years), Sannie Sarmiento (47 years), Rober Bejosano (29 years), Mariano Sarmiento (27 years), Fibna Sarmiento (1 year), Geraldin Ormido (29 years), Marfer Sarmiento (30 years), Reynalyn De Guzman (11 years), Bryan Mones (11 years), Rene Flores (38 years) crew and Nestor Delapenia (25 years) operator of the said motor banca.

By about 9:20 pm, the search and rescue operation was completed, declaring all passengers in good health and physical condition.

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Typhoon Santi destroys 3 fishing boats; 1 fisherman missing in Cagayan
November 03 , 2009
Typhoon Santi left three fishing bancas totally destroyed along the coastal waters of Santa Praxedes, Cagayan. Marvin Agarpao of Claveria, Cagayan, a fisherman of one of these destroyed boats, last spotted along coastal waters of Cagayan and Ilocos Norte, was reported missing as of November 2, 2009. Efforts of his fellow fishermen to rescue him proved futile due to very rough sea conditions.

Coast Guard Stations Currimao and Aparri took immediate appropriate actions after receiving an 11:42-am text message from Director Castro of Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council (PDCC) Cagayan. Earlier at 4:00 am, seventeen fishing bancas sailed from Brgy. Taggat, Claveria, Cagayan. Three of these boats failed to return home due to bad weather condition.

CGS Currimao rescue team with Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) is now in Santa Praxedes to facilitate the search and rescue operations.

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Coast Guard Announces Examinations for Cadetship Program
November 03 , 2009
Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo announces today the entrance examinations for the pilot cadetship program of the Philippine Coast Guard scheduled on November 28, 2009 at all Coast Guard District offices nationwide.

Admiral Tamayo disclosed that prospective applicants will compete for seventy five slots that will form the first cadet corps of the Philippine Coast Guard. The successful examinees, after hurling additional numerous tests, will comprise the PCG Cadet Corps Class of 2014 to be integrated to the cadet corps of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy in San Marcelino, Zambales.

Under a recent Memorandum of Agreement with the Philippine Coast Guard, the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy will train the Coast Guard cadets as part of the program. They will be taught the same merchant marine curriculum particularly on shipboard and navigation training but with subjects on coast guard nuances and peculiarity. On their final year, while the merchant cadets spend their shipboard training on board commercial vessels, Coast Guard cadets will board Coast Guard vessels instead for deployment in various coast guard stations nationwide. They will automatically form part of rescue, maritime law enforcement or marine environmental protection units. After graduation, they will be immediately commissioned as Ensigns in the regular force of the Coast Guard.

With both organizations under the DOTC water cluster sector, the cross-training program will benefit both institutions in the mutual use of their equipment and resources. PMMA cadets can avail of the summer training programs of the PCG on board Coast Guard Cutters and air assets. They will also have the opportunity to be oriented on the actual functions of the PCG. Apart from the PMMA complex training, PCG personnel can also avail of the master’s degree program offered in its Manila satellite campus.

Admiral Tamayo also divulged that successful applicants for cadetship will enjoy government scholarship leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Merchant Marine, eligible to take professional licensure examinations. He expressed optimism that the first cadet corps will become a prelude for the eventual establishment of the Coast Guard Academy, patterned after the United States and Japan Coast Guard Academies. He thanked Secretary Leandro Mendoza of the Department of Transportation and Communications for the fruition of the project and the leadership of the PMMA for allowing Philippine Coast Guard to be part of the partnership.

Admiral Tamayo exhorts interested applicants to secure application forms from the nearest Coast Guard units or from the PCG website www.costguard.gov.ph download. Applicants must be natural born Filipino male or female citizens, who are: physically fit; single with no children out of wedlock; never been accused or convicted of any crime against the law and the State; exactly at least 16 years old or at most 22 years old upon admission by June 2010: at least high school graduates or graduating from high school by April 2010: At least 5 feet and 4 inches in height and 55 kgs in body weight for males and 5 feet and 2 inches in height and 50 kgs in body weight for females; at least average academic performance, preferably with high school Trigonometry and has never been previously enrolled in PMMA.

Examinations on the 28th of November will be held on the following Coast Guard Districts:

Coast Guard District National Capital Region-Central Luzon (CGDNCR-CL)
Muelle Dela Industria, Farola Compound, Binondo, Manila
Telephone: (02) 243-0474 / 243-0465 / 245-7056

Coast Guard District Central Eastern Visayas (CGDCEV)
Address: Arellano Boulevard,Cebu City
Telephone: (032) 416-6208

Coast Guard District South Western Mindanao (CGDSWM)
Address: Port Area, Zamboanga City
Telephone: (062) 993-1004

Coast Guard District Palawan (CGDPAL)
Address: Barangay Liwanag, Port Area, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
Telephone: (048) 433-2974

Coast Guard District Southern Tagalog (CGDSTL)
Address: Sta. Clara, Batangas City
Telefax: (043) 300-2949

Coast Guard District Western Visayas (CGDWV)
Address: Bo. Obrero, Iloilo City
Telefax: (033) 337-6029

Coast Guard District Northern Luzon (CGDNLZ)
Address: Poro Point, San Fernando City, La Union
Telefax: (072) 700-4474

Coast Guard District South Eastern Mindanao (CGDSEM)
Address: KM -10 Sasa Wharf, Davao City
Telefax: (082) 235-0002

Coast Guard District Bicol (CGDBCL)
Address: Naval Base Rawis, Legaspi City
Telefax: (052) 820-6346

Coast Guard District Northern Mindanao (CGDNM)
Address: Corrales Extension, Macabalan, Cagayan De Oro, City
Telefax: (088) 231-6634

For further inquiries: Text or Call 0917 724 3682/ 527 3866

Russian and Cambodian-flagged vessels collided in Black Sea

noreply@blogger.com (SeaWaves Magazine) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:43:00 +0000

03.11.2009 Source: RIA Novosti

Russian and Cambodian-flagged cargo ships collided Monday in Black Sea near Bulgarian territorial waters, reported Bulgarian Ministry of Transport.

"Both Cambodian-flagged vessel Dalian and Nikolai Psomiadi flying the Russian flag are refused aid", says the ministry's press-release.

According to the authority, the information of the incident came at 2.00 pm local time (3.00 pm Moscow time). There were rate 4.5 sea disturbances at the time of collision. Nobody suffered.

Despite refusal of an aid offered, Bulgarian ministry was ready to send rescue helicopter.

Phiippines News November 2, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (SeaWaves Magazine) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:51:00 +0000

Female Passenger Apprehended for possession of Shabu
November 02 , 2009
Based on the report of Coast Guard District NCR-Central Luzon on or about 012200H Nov 09, CG-K9 personnel detailed with Port State Control Center Manila, turned over a certain Ms. Maria Natividad Gumilao, 19 yrs old of Lipata, Minglanila, Cebu City who was apprehended for illegal possession of prohibited drugs known as Shabu together with cash amounting to P13,000.00 pesos; 1 pink shoulder bag with personal belongings; Birth Certificate ; Residence Certificate (CEDULA) issued at Minglanila, Cebu; Deposit Slip from Banco De Oro amounting to 79,000.00 dated 26 October 2009; 2 Official receipts from Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop amounting to P327,376.00 and P72,080.00 dated 26 Oct 2009; official receipt from SkyLiner Service Corporation amounting to P4,977.00 dated 26 Oct 2009; Ticket reservation from Cebu Pacific amounting to P4,876.15 dated 26 Oct 2009; and 2 units Cellular Phones (K5301 Ericson and Nokia). Accordingly, on or about 012100H Nov 2009, while a female Blue Guard on duty at the Doña Eva Macapagal Terminal conducted body search on Ms. Gumilao, the said duty guard slightly sensed a hard object at the suspect’s breast portion and Ms. Gumilao immediately ran away outside of the terminal. However, the guard immediately sought assistance from Coast Guard SN1 Usman of CG-K9 Unit detailed at the said terminal, and subsequently chased Ms. Gumilao until he was able to corner her outside of the terminal. SN1 Usman PCG thus invited her back to the terminal and started to ask some questions as she reasoned out that she had go to the CR for her call of nature. With the help of the lady guard, some substance was found in her underwear (panty). Ms. Gumilao was immediately brought to the OIC of Security Guards for initial investigation prior to turn over to Port State Control Center Manila. Upon receipt and after completion of initial investigation report, and physical and medical examination of Ms. Gumilao and her companion, Mr. Melvin Gerpacio, 33 years old, the 2 together with the aforementioned items were properly turned over to IA1 Glenn Lagutan of PDEA MMRO for proper disposition.

The DOTC-PCG-PPA-MARINA Passenger Assistance Centers remain in place and additional Coast Guard K9s are in critical ports to augment PCG Boarding Teams and Sea Marshals. Philippine Coast Guard ships, aircraft and deployable response teams composed of Special Operations Group divers, Medical Teams, and K9s remain on heightened alert until the expected influx of passengers subsides. Once again, passengers are reminded to come to the ports at least 3 hours before ship’s departure, to travel light, and avoid bringing prohibited items such as sharp/ pointed objects, flammable goods, and explosive materials. Likewise, firearms should be covered by appropriate permits/ licenses/ mission orders. Passengers are also warned against “colorum” vessels which are likely to take advantage of the situation.

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COAST GUARD provides Maritime Communications Directory to Shipping and other Government Agencies
October 26, 2009
The Philippine Coast Guard has printed and distributed copies of PCG Communications Directory to shipping companies and maritime stakeholders to help improve coordinations and communications in support of the conduct of safe, clean and secure sea travel.

The said directory includes list of communications devices such as landlines, fax machines, cellular phones, VSAT, Microwave System, email addresses and internet available in the PCG Headquarters, Major Support Commands, Districts, Stations, and Detachments around the country. PCG also maintains a website (www.coastguard.gov.ph) for swift and easy way of disseminating maritime related information to shipping companies and stakeholders. Also included in the directory are the contact details of the emergency services and organizations that can provide assistance in times of crisis, and Coast Guard Hotline numbers 527-3877 and 527-8481 and Hot Text 0917-PCG DOTC (0917-7243682) which are manned on a 24/7 basis at the PCG Command Center.

Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Wilfredo D Tamayo said the distribution or circulation of PCG Directory will help facilitate the immediate reporting of maritime incidents and improve coordinations among shipping companies and government agencies, and for availability of Coast Guard assistance to vessels in distress.

With the observance of UNDAS, PCG units have been placed on heightened alert to render passenger assistance in all busy ports in the country. Quick Response Teams, Special Operations Group divers/ rescue swimmers, and medical, K-9, and Oil Spill Response Teams will augment Coast Guard Boarding Teams and Sea Marshals to help port authorities and shipping companies ensure the safety and security of maritime travelers, the number of which has started to increase this week. The PCG has also redeployed its vessels and small crafts close to busy sea lanes/ maritime traffic for ready assistance when necessary.

Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) volunteers will likewise join the Passenger Assistance Center booths which are jointly manned by teams from PCG, Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), and Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to help the riding public.

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PCG Braces Up Port Security Measures In All Ports Nationwide
October 26, 2009
The Philippine Coast Guard braces up security measures on all ports and ferry terminals nationwide in connection with the DOTC-PCG’s eagle eye program “OPLAN KALULUWA”. Coast Guard Commandant ADMIRAL WILFREDO D TAMAYO PCG said that on top of the DOTC Passengers Assistance Centers (Help Desks) set-up nationwide to address the concerns of our sea-faring passengers, the heavy migration to the provinces for the All Saints’ Day observances prompted additional Coast Guard personnel deployment on all critical ports to ensure orderly, safe, convenient and secure sea travel.

He also emphatically directed ship inspectors and Coast Guard Canine teams to exercise extra vigilance in ports with random checks on passengers and luggages more than the usual. He appeals for the patient understanding and cooperation of the sea-faring public with regards to the tighter security steps enforced for the holidays to ascertain their travel safety.

Admiral Tamayo dislosed that as per coordination with the shipowners and operators, passengers should be at the seaport at least three hours before departure time, avoiding restricted cargo such as flammable liquids and solids, corrosive materials, toxic and infectious substances, compressed gasses, radioactive materials and explosives to avoid search delays and inconveniences. Gun owners bringing their firearms should present complete documents, including firearm licenses, permits to carry for the civilians, mission orders and / or letters from the AFP and PNP authorities. Admiral Tamayo also cautioned the sea-faring public from traveling with firecrackers. Last week, Dalahican Coast Guard enforcement team in Lucena City confiscated four hundred eighty thousand pesos worth of assorted firecrackers from a passenger.

He also added that the establishment of passenger assistance centers in all sea ports under “Oplan Kaluluwa” is in line with the directive of Secretary Leandro Mendoza of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) to ensure a safe, orderly and secure sea travel during passenger peak season.

Passenger Assistance Center booths will be manned jointly by teams from PCG, Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), and the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary.

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Coast Guard Rescues Ten (10) Persons in Palawan
October 25, 2009
Ten (10) passengers of a capsized unregistered Motorbanca Laureen, powered by 16HP B/S engine, owned by Ricardo Laureen of Sitio Calabadyang, Brgy Biton, Taytay, Palawan and operated by Mr Darwin Sinanggote were rescued by Coast Guard Detachment Taytay personnel at vicinity approximately 1 nautical mile between Sitio Calabadyang and Brgy. Biton, Taytay, Palawan on October 23, 2009. Said motorbanca encountered strong winds and big waves causing her engine to malfunction and subsequently capsized.

Reports from Coast Guard District Palawan disclosed that on October 23, 2009 at 4:00 PM, while personnel of CGDet Taytay were conducting a maritime patrol, they sighted a capsized motorbanca at said vicinity. CGDet Taytay immediately responded to the ill-fated unregistered motortbanca and rescued ten (10) persons drifting and clinging to their half-submerged overturned MBca.

Ten (10) rescued passengers were identified as follows:

1. Lea Aguire - 29y/o - Brgy Retac,Roxas, Palawan
2. Jonalyn Abajo - 21y/o - Brgy Retac,Roxas, Palawan
3. Alejandro Quevas - 39y/o - Brgy Liminangcong,Taytay,Palawan
4. Jelly Villamor - 21y/o - Brgy Liminangcong,Taytay,Palawan
5. Michaela Villamor - 21y/o - Brgy Liminangcong,Taytay,Palawan
6. Lilibeth Ayahay - 18y/o - Brgy Liminangcong,Taytay, Palawan
7. Elito Ayahay - 20y/o - Brgy Liminangcong,Taytay,Palawan
8. Danilo Trinidad - 38y/o - Brgy Liminangcong,Taytay,Palawan
9. Michaela Abajo - 4y/o - Brgy Retac,Roxas, Palawan
10. Alex Quevas - 6y/o - Brgy Retac,Roxas, Palawan

Initial investigation revealed that Mbca Laureen departed on October 23, 2009 from Taytay Pier enroute to Sitio Calabadyang, Brgy Biton, Taytay, Palawan to attend wedding anniversary to their relatives when they encountered big waves and strong winds causing their motorbanca to capsize.

All survivors were in good physical condition and were turned-over to their relatives while the ill-fated motorbanca was towed and brought to Sitio Calabadyang for proper disposition.

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Coast Guard Apprehends Approximately Four Hundred Thousand Worth of Assorted Firecrackers in Marinduque
October 23, 2009
Joint elements of Coast Guard K9, Coast Guard Detachment Dalahican, Field Station personnel of Coast Guard Station Lucena together with PPA Port Police and PNP Maritime Group apprehended assorted firecrackers with estimated market value of more or less four hundred twenty eight thousand pesos five hundred twenty pesos (P428,520.00) on October 21, 2009 at 10:00 AM at Dalahican Port, Lucena City. The confiscation of said cargo resulted from the routine inspection conducted by the joint team to all rolling cargoes inside and outside PPA Terminal Compound.

Reports from Coast Guard District Batangas disclosed that while the team was conducting inspection on a six-wheeler Elf truck with plate number RBH 759 owned by a certain Mr. Dante Marquez of Brgy. Poblacion, Boac, Marinduque and to be embarked to M/V Viva Vergin Peñafrancia 2 of Star Horse Shipping Lines bound for Balanacan Port, Marinduque, they confiscated the following assorted firecrackers:

Quantity Unit Nomenclature Amount
5 Cartons Great Bawang (60 pcs/carton) 1,800.00
3 Cartons Fountain Silver (100 pcs/carton) 30,000.00
1 Carton Plain Sailing (10 pcs/carton) 12,000.00
1 Carton Fountain Jumbo (130 pcs/carton) 39,000.00
1 Carton Fountain Gold (120 pcs/carton) 36,000.00
1 Carton Fountain Regular (105 pcs/carton) 8,700.00
1 Carton Fountain Gold (100 pcs/carton) 10,000.00
1 Carton Sawa (2000) (5 pcs/carton) 5,000.00
4 Carton Five Star (252 pcs/carton) 5,040.00
5 Carton Jumbo Silver (50 pcs/carton) 25,000.00
1 Carton Steel Beauty (49 S) (20 pcs/carton) 1,600.00
1 Carton Steel Beauty (100 S) (20 pcs/carton) 1,600.00
1 Carton Pearl of East (14 pcs/carton) 1,680.00
3 Carton Tiger Fireworks (72 pcs/carton) 7,200.00
1 Carton Baby Rockets (40 pcs/carton) 600.00
60 Bundles Tiger Fireworks Original (10 pcs/bundles) 5,400.00
1 Carton Sputnik Silver (S) (35 pcs/carton) 8,750.00
1 Carton Whistle Bom (1000 pcs/carton) 12,000.00
1 Carton Green Pinoy (20 pcs/carton) 4,000.00
1 Carton Pearl of East (6 pcs/carton) 900.00
1 Carton Great small magic scourage (13 pcs/carton) 7,500.00
1 Carton Sputnik Silver Jumbo (15 pcs/carton) 3,750.00
34 Packs Roman Candle (100 pcs/pack) 15,000.00
6 Packs Rainbow Mabuhay (50 pcs/pack) 5,000.00
30 Packs Luces (33 pcs/pack) 6,000.00
18 Packs Pla-pla (100 pcs/pack) 10,000.00
2 Packs Fountain Gold (small) (50 pcs/packs) 8,000.00
6 PCS Mulawin 4,800.00
15 PCS Super Jumbo 37,500.00
6 PCS Castle Especial 10,800.00
6 PCS Rambo 4,500.00
6 PCS Sky Rocket 7,800.00
10 PCS Kwinton Bom 2,300.00
10 PCS Kwinton Rapid Fire 2,500.00
10 PCS Kwinton Shower 2,800.00
1,200 PCS Kwitis (100 pcs/bundle) 84,000.00
TOTAL P428,520.00

Investigation conducted by CGS Lucena personnel to Mr. Marlon Mendres, the driver of said truck, subject items/goods were loaded to their truck at Bocaue, Bulacan by a certain Mrs. Navarro. The owner just paid for the baggage fare and told the driver and helper that the said items were to be picked-up at Port Balanacan, Marinduque. Said confiscated items were brought to CGS Lucena for custody and proper disposition.

Coast Guard coordinates Bering Sea rescue of four fishermen off Juneau vessel

noreply@blogger.com (SeaWaves Magazine) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:38:00 +0000

JUNEAU, Alaska - Coast Guardsmen aboard a small boat deployed from the Coast Guard Cutter Munro work together to tow the life raft from the fishing vessel Carley Renee in the Bering Sea to the Munro Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

The four fishermen from the fishing vessel Carley Renee made their way to the life raft after their vessel was taking on water and had to abandon ship 22 miles east of Unalaska Island.

Coast Guard photo by Coast Guard Cutter Munro

4th crewmember from sinking tugboat found safe

noreply@blogger.com (SeaWaves Magazine) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:32:00 +0000

Date: Oct. 31, 2009

MOBILE, Ala. — The missing crewmember from a tugboat that partially sank in Mobile Bay Saturday has been found safe.

The man was able to make it ashore in a 14-foot skiff and notified a local fire department that he safe. The vessel was reported to have sunk at approximately 3 a.m., Saturday, leaving its crew of four stranded. A rescue helicopter and crew form Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans located and rescued the other three people aboard the vessel at approximately 5 a.m. Saturday.

With all persons aboard the tug safe and accounted for, the Coast Guard has switched to a pollution response stance to ensure the vessel's fuel does not escape into the environment.

The tug is reported to have approximately 600 gallons of diesel fuel in its fuel tanks. A Coast Guard pollution team and investigators are en route to location of the partially sunk tug to mitigate the impact of any fuel and oil that may leak from the vessel.

The cause of the incident is under investigation.

Falmouth Coastguard coordinate long distance rescue

noreply@blogger.com (SeaWaves Magazine) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:55:00 +0000

30 October 2009 21:55 Maritime And Coastguard Agency (National)
Falmouth Coastguard is coordinating a long range medical evacuation of an injured crewman from the Hong Kong registered bulk carrier Domina.
Falmouth Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre received a request for medical assistance from the ship at 3.50pm, which was 370 nautical miles South West of the Isles of Scilly bound for the USA. A 45 year old crewman had fallen 10 metres into the hold and had sustained serious injuries. Following a connect call to Queen Alexandra Hospital Portsmouth, the duty doctor recommended evacuation.

At this time the ship was beyond the range of Search and Rescue helicopters. In conjunction with ARCC Kinloss it was decided that an RAF rescue helicopter would leave RMB Chivenor to refuel in Cork, Ireland and then fly 200 nautical miles to the South West of Ireland to rendezvous with the ship, which had been instructed to alter course to reduce the distance. The rendezvous is scheduled to take place at 0030 Saturday morning. Due to the distance involved a Nimrod Maritime patrol aircraft has also been sent to provide "top cover".

The casualty will be flown to Ireland and transferred to Cork hospital.

Chinese bulk carrier hijacked in Indian Ocean

noreply@blogger.com (SeaWaves Magazine) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:17:00 +0000

Northwood October 19, 2009 - Around noon local time, October 19th 2009 a bulk carrier from the Peoples Republic of China was hijacked in the Indian Ocean, 350 nautical miles northeast of the Seychelles and 700 nautical miles east of Somalia.
On indication of an attack an EU NAVFOR maritime patrol aircraft, operating from the Seychelles was launched to investigate the incident.
The bulk carrier was not registered with the Maritime Security Centre Horn of Africa.

Phiippines News October 16, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (SeaWaves Magazine) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:16:00 +0000

Coast Guard Gains More Headway on 108th Anniversary
October 16 , 2009
Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo said the Philippine Coast Guard is observing its 108th Founding Anniversary on October 5-16 in an austere yet meaningful manner.In his message to all PCG units nationwide, Admiral Tamayo directed all personnel, particularly those within the calamity areas along the paths hit by Tropical Storms “Ondoy” and “Pepeng” and other developing weather disturbances to be more active in monitoring maritime traffic and stranded vessels and passengers, and to conduct rescue, disaster relief, and clean up operations in flooded areas in support of the overall efforts of the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC). This means that the PCG is foregoing with its traditional ceremonies so that it can re-channel anniversary funds towards the conduct of humanitarian assistance.The Philippine Coast Guard’s year in review is replete with both traditional and new challenges. As a 24/7 sea-going service that perpetually looks into the safe, environmentally sound, and secure passage of more than 90% of our country’s domestic trade that is being transported by merchant vessels, the inherent capability of the PCG to save lives and property at sea, protect the marine environment and resources, neutralize maritime transnational threats, and help secure ports and ships has been put into greater test.President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s Strong Republic Nautical Highway Project has effectively linked the country’s waterways, islands, merchant vessels, ports, terminals, maritime tourist destinations, coastal communities, and fishing villages into a more effective and efficient maritime trading and seafaring nation. This maritime transportation system thus becomes the lifeblood of national economy. It fuels the country’s collective development as a maritime nation.With increased maritime activities characterized by economic globalization, technological advancement, competing needs over marine resources to include shipping, fishing, tourism, and energy exploration, economy of operations, and also considering the ensuing effects of climate change and global warming, the challenges during the past year have likewise increased, and the stakes have grown even higher. The country’s vulnerabilities in the form of unwanted natural disasters such as the recent flashfloods and landslides caused by said tropical storms, maritime incidents, oil and chemical spills, security threats, and maritime transnational crimes including terrorism, piracy, drug trafficking, gun smuggling, human trafficking, and poaching, among others, have thus indicated the need for the PCG to be further developed as a multi-mission, maritime and mission-ready agency.The PCG is gaining more headway in this regard, and in furtherance of these goals, the Coast Guard’s maritime search and rescue, navigational safety, port state control, environmental protection, law enforcement, and maritime security operations have registered considerable gains in the agency’s long-standing service to our maritime nation. More initiatives in both administrative and operational aspects were put in place. Recruitment and training of PCG personnel peaked in recent years, and continue to be a top priority. The PCG is ever grateful to their Secretary Leandro R. Mendoza for helping the PCG make these happen.
The repair, rehabilitation and material acquisition projects of the PCG resulted in increased operational efficiency of lighthouses, beacons and buoys around the country, improved deployment and operational readiness of surface and air assets and trained manpower, improved capability of the newly-established Coast Guard Command Center to monitor maritime traffic and coordinate PCG operations and services, expanded communications coverage, better training facilities, improved medical and dental services for personnel and dependents, and further rationalization of appropriate benefits and entitlements to PCG personnel in the performance of their day to day operations, particularly high-risk duties.
Operational support fund allocations for their units afloat and ashore have likewise been rationalized and further improved from the District and Major Support Command levels down to the lower command levels including ships and small crafts, stations, and detachments.
The PCG has likewise focused on bases’ development to better accommodate and integrate Coast Guard facilities and capabilities to include those in CG Base Taguig which is now fully operational, CG Support Base Mactan with ongoing civil works, PCG- Greater maritime Assistance (GMA) SAR Base Romblon with 3.2-hectare lot donation from the local government, and CG Support Base Laguindingan with 20-hectare lot allocation currently being surveyed as basis for issuance of Presidential Proclamation.
The PCG also conducted maritime security and law enforcement operations to enforce its own regulations and also helped in the implementation of the mandates of more than 20 government agencies including among others MARINA, PPA, PNP, PDEA, BFAR, NTC, BUCUS, PASG, DENR, and LTO, based on the “lead agency” concept. A MOA will also be forged with PMMA and other maritime schools on the PCG Anniversary Day for the conduct of cross training programs, and with DOH for availment of government hospitals’ services in addition to the medical services extended to PCG organic personnel by virtue of an earlier MOA with the AFP.
Explosive materials and high powered firearms were intercepted in various ports and on board ships. Poachers were apprehended in various parts of the country.
During the past year in review, the PCG recorded the following:
PCG SCOREBOARD(October 2008 to September 2009)
MARITIME SAFETY
Search and Rescue
Maritime Incidents Monitored/Reported
603
Number of SAR Missions
531
Number of Lives Saved
6,416
Number of Persons Provided Assistance
1,717,563
Number of Dead Bodies Recovered
623
Number of Vessels Provided Assistance
1,497
Vessel Safety
Port and State Control Inspections
1,474
Mandatory Pre-Departure Inspections (MPDI)
375,483
Master’s Oath of Safe Departure Received (MOSD)
370,129
Permits Issued Re Carriage of Dangerous Goods
31,993
SOLAS Inspections
7,198
Aids to Navigation
Number of Lighthouses Maintained and Operated
578
Number of Navigational Buoys Maintained and Serviced
46
Ship’s Routeing / Traffic Separation Scheme Supervised
6
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Marine Pollution Monitoring/Response
Number of Oil/Chemical Spill Incidents Monitored/ Reported
23
Number of Oil Spills Responded
20
Chemical Spills Responded
3
Number of Coal Spills Responded
0
MEP Activities Monitored / Supervised
Bunkering
4,554
Deck Washing
1,216
Tank Cleaning
42
Vessel Inspections
5,777
Coastal Inspections
6,372
Length of Coastline Inspected (Kms)
5,121 Kms
Coastal River Clean-Up
Number of Coastal/River Clean-Up
308
Weight of Garbage Collected (Tons)
388 Tons & 732 Sacks
Information Drive
354
Number of Sea Mammals/Dolphins/Turtles Saved
350
MARITIME SECURITY
Maritime Surveillance and Security Operations
Port/Harbor Security Operations Conducted
8,960
Number of Sea Marshal Missions
10,700
Seaborne Patrols
Number of Missions
25,853
Total Steaming Time (TST)
12,659 Hrs & 47 Mins
Total Miles Covered (TMC)
23,829 NM
Number of Apprehensions
Transport of Illegal Firearms/Explosives
14
Illegal Fishing/Transport of Banned Marine Products
168/7
Illegal Intrusion and Poaching Activities
5
Smuggling
51
Drug Trafficking/Interdiction
5
Human Trafficking
12
To be able to more effectively address both the traditional and non-traditional challenges in the country’s vast sovereign waters, the PCG is very hopeful that the PCG Law of 2009 will eventually be passed by the 14th Congress and pave the way for the PCG Modernization, and therefore enable the PCG to serve our nation better by ensuring safe, clean, and secure maritime environment.

Phiippines News October 14, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (SeaWaves Magazine) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:42:00 +0000

M/V Oocl Taichung Robbed by Pirates in Manila Breakwater
October 12 , 2009
M/V Oocl Taichung, A Hongkong registered container ship of 16,705 Gross Tonnage and with twenty one (21) Filipino and two (2) Indian nationals from Shekou, China was reportedly boarded by undetermined number of robbers at vicinity Quarantine Anchorage Area or approximately two (2) nautical miles outside breakwater, South Harbor, Manila on October 10, 2009 at 8:45 PM.Upon receipt of the report, Port State Control Center Manila immediately dispatched DF-302 to intercept the robbers onboard outriggered motorbanca speeding away towards Las Piñas City.
At 9:15 PM, after thirty (30) minutes of searching on the whereabouts of the said robbers, DF-302 personnel yielded negative result and decided to return to proper station.
On October 11, 2009 at 8:00 AM, while M/V Oocl Taichung is docked at Pier 5, Manila, PSCC Manila personnel conducted inquiry to the crew of said vessel. Initial investigation revealed that while the vessel id anchored at Quarantine Anchorage Area and the watchmen were conducting round inspection, they heard some noise at pilot ladder area at the starboard side on the forecastle. One of the watchmen immediately proceeded to the area and he saw about four to five persons opening the starboard side store just beneath the ladder on starboard side main deck. One of the robbers saw him and chased him with a knife. The watchman hurriedly run back to accommodation and immediately reported the incident to the duty officer.
The duty officer then immediately sounded the alarm and continuously sounded the whistle. All crew were mustered and carried along pipes with them for defense and upon arrival at the forecastle, they heard several splashes in the water and saw a motorized wooden banca moving away heading to Manila seawall. The crews were not able to recognize the motorbanca due to darkness in the area.
The following items were stolen from the forecastle store:A. 2 full set of breathing apparatusB. 4 spare bottle for breathing apparatusC. 150 meters long welding machine
No ship’s personnel were hurt on the said incident.

Coast Guard and Bantay Dagat San Carlos Rescues 52 Passengers of M/V Lite Ferry 9 in Negros Occidental
October 12 , 2009
Joint forces of Coast Guard Detachment San Carlos and members of Bantay Dagat San Carlos successfully rescued fifty two (52) passengers and five (5) rolling cargoes onboard M/V Lite Ferry-9 of 170 Gross Tonnage/116 Net Tonnage, owned/operated by Sun Line Shipping Corporation that ran aground at vicinity North Entrance of Refugio Island, San Carlos, Negros Occidental on October 11, 2009 at 5:30 PM.Reports from Coast Guard Detachment San Carlos disclosed that a telephone call was received from a certain Ceasar Fernandez, Manager of Lite Shipping Corporation on October 11, 2009 at 5:45 PM informing that said vessel ran aground at the vicinity of Refugio Island.At 6:15 PM, personnel of CGDet San Carlos together with members of Bantay Dagat immediately proceeded to the area onboard Bantay Dagat motorbanca to verify the veracity of the report.Initial investigation revealed that M/V Lite Ferry-9 departed Toledo City, Cebu on October 11, 2009 at 4:00 PM enroute to San Carlos, Negros Occidental. While said vessel was navigating at approximately 0.5 nautical miles from Refugio Island, she accidentally ran aground.All passengers were safely transferred to Bantay Dagat Motorbanca and were brought to San Carlos City Pier. All were declared in good physical condition.The Master of M/V Lite Ferry-9 will wait for the high tide to safely pull-out/maneuver the vessel from the shallow water.

28 Crew Onboard M/V Wan Shou Shan Rescued Off Lubang Island
October 11 , 2009
Twenty eight (28) crew members of M/V Wan Shou Shan, a Chinese flag registered bulk carrier vessel of 26, 835 Gross Tonnage loaded with coal, owned / operated by China Shipping Development Tramp were rescued at vicinity 15 nautical miles north northwest of Lubang Island on October 11, 2009. Coast Guard Action Center in Manila disclosed that a telephone call was received from the Vessel Traffic Monitoring Scheme (VTMS) Corregidor on October 11, 2009 at 10:50 AM reporting that the 28 crew members have abandoned their ship M/V Wan Shou Shan after she went half-submerged in the water due to engine room flooding at vicinity of Lubang Island while cruising from Indonesia to China. They were later rescued by a nearby passing vessel which will bring said crew to Mariveles, Bataan and is expected to arrive thereat on October 11, 2009 at 3:00 PM. Coast Guard District Southern Tagalog in Batangas is now closely monitoring said ill-fated vessel for any oil spill, and to ensure that it will not pose as hazard to navigation.Commander Angelito Gil PCG directed the Coast Guard Detachment Mariveles to closely monitor M/V Wan Shou Shan and upon arrival, provide medical assistance to the crew as needed and to advise the Master of the vessel to file a Marine Protest as soon as possible.

Coast Guard, state agencies respond to sunken Rascal in Southeast Alaska

noreply@blogger.com (SeaWaves Magazine) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:21:00 +0000

KODIAK, Alaska October 12, 2009 – Coast Guard Marine Safety Detachment Sitka and state agencies are monitoring where the 36-foot fishing vessel Rascal sank near St. Lazaria Island Monday after it reportedly grounded Saturday evening for potential environmental hazards.
An Air Station Sitka helicopter crew observed a light rainbow sheen about 500 yards wide and about two miles long Sunday indicating diesel fuel from the Rascal that was moving toward Cape Edgecumbe. The Rascal is completely sunk in the water and does not pose a navigational hazard.
A subsequent over flight by an Air Station Sitka helicopter crew Monday reported no sheen and no debris from the site where the vessel sank. MSD Sitka is also investigating the cause of the sinking.
MSD Sitka personnel are working closely with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation and Alaska Department of Interior personnel to identify any resources at risk and determine any appropriate pollution response plans and tactics if needed.
"The Coast Guard is working diligently with state agencies to minimize any threat to the environment from this incident,” said Lt. Latarsha McQueen, Sector Juneau incident management division chief. “We have not received any additional reports of sheening in the area and we will continue to assess the situation to determine the best course of action as we receive more information from the site."
St. Lazaria Island is a nesting bird colony located twenty miles west of Sitka and is a part of the Gulf of Alaska unit of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.
An Air Station Sitka helicopter crew hoisted Lyle Martin after he abandoned the Rascal Saturday. The helicopter crew safely delivered him to emergency medical personnel who then transferred him to Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital in Sitka. Martin was then medevaced to Anchorage.

Photo via Alaksa Report

Coast Guard rescues 3 adults from sinking boat in rough weather conditions

noreply@blogger.com (SeaWaves Magazine) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:21:00 +0000

Date: Oct. 9, 2009

PORT O’CONNER, Texas - A Coast Guard Station Port O'Conner boat crew rescued three adults after their pleasure craft began taking on water in the Port O’Connor shipping channel Saturday.
A watchstander from Station Port O’Connor received a call at 11:15 a.m. from a good Samaritan reporting that he was concerned about three people aboard a pleasure craft he had passed while returning to shore. He told the watchstander that he informed the three boaters of a rapidly approaching cold front and recommended that they return to the docks before the storm hit. Despite his efforts, the boaters but did not follow him in and continued on their voyage.
Because the wind speed and sea conditions were so harsh, the commanding officer of Station Port O’Connor, Senior Chief Petty Officer Michael Jennings, had to request special permission from Sector Corpus Christi to launch the station's 25-foot response boat in weather that exceeded its recommended safe operating parameters. The search and rescue waiver was granted, and the rescue boat crew along with an HH-65C helicopter rescue crew from Air Station Corpus Christi began searching for the boaters.
While both rescue crews were enroute, the captain of a shrimp boat hailed the Coast Guard reporting that he had just seen an adult struggling in the rough seas near Tomcat Rig. The rescue boat crew arrived on scene to find a 14-foot pleasure craft taking on water with a 65- year-old Lufkin man on board. As the conditions continued to deteriorate, the rescue crew searched for the two missing boaters. A 39-year-old Lovelady man was later found in the water nearby and was rescued. A 42-year-old woman, also from Lovelady was located moments later, clinging to Tomcat Rig half a mile away.
"Proper safety gear played a key role in the successful outcome in this case," said Petty Officer Jeremy Braasch, the coxswain of the rescue boat. "With winds gusting up to 40 knots and 6-foot seas, life jackets probably saved these peoples’ lives today," Braasch said.
All three survivors were wearing life jackets.
The survivors were taken to Station Port O’Connor and were reported to be in good condition and without injury.

Coastguard tug boat breaks down

noreply@blogger.com (SeaWaves Magazine) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:54:00 +0000

The Anglian Prince went to the aid of HMCS Chicoutimi in 2004

A salvage boat has suffered a gear failure as its crew headed for a Highlands harbour following a training exercise with firefighters.
The Anglian Prince, which is chartered by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), got into difficulty as it approached the pier at Ullapool.
The vessel was involved in the rescue of a Canadian submarine in 2004 after fire broke out onboard.
The MCA said another tug could be called on to provide cover if needed.
Engineers were being sent to Ullapool to carry out repairs.
The MCA said the Anglian Prince was safely anchored and contingency plans were in place if there was an emergency and a tug was needed.
The vessel went to the aid of submarine HMCS Chicoutimi when it caught fire on its maiden voyage from Faslane on the Clyde.
Crew member Lt Chris Saunders, 32, died following the incident. Two other crew members were also injured.
The former Royal Navy submarine drifted without power off Ireland before eventually completing her voyage to Canada aboard a Norwegian transport ship.

--From BBC

Navy’s largest landing craft on fire

noreply@blogger.com (SeaWaves Magazine) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:45:00 +0000

Published: Thursday October 8, 2009 MYT 12:08:00 PM
Updated: Thursday October 8, 2009 MYT 12:13:22 PM

IPOH: The KD Seri Inderapura, the Royal Malaysian Navy’s biggest landing craft, caught fire while berthed at the RMN base jetty here.
The fire was reported to have occurred at about 6am on Thursday and efforts are still underway to put it out.
Manjung OCPD ACP Mohd Jamil Osman said that according to the preliminary report, the fire involved the office and storage areas and no injuries were reported.
Police have yet to receive a report from the RMN in Lumut, he said when contacted. -- Bernama

Phiippines News October 5, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (SeaWaves Magazine) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:49:00 +0000

Coast Guard Rescues Man Overboard Person in Iloilo
October 4 , 2009
Elements of Coast Guard Special Operations Group assigned at CG Station Iloilo successfully rescued a drunken man who fell overboard from Fishing Vessel BALT-BEF while moored at Muelle Loney Pier, Iloilo City on October 4, 2009.
Commodore William Melad PCG disclosed that on October 4, 2009 at 4:05 AM, CGS Iloilo personnel received a telephone call from a certain Darwin Papa of Crisis Management Council Iloilo City informing that unidentified person fell overboard from a fishing vessel.
Upon receipt of the report, CGS Iloilo immediately dispatched SOG personnel at said area and conducted search and rescue operation together with members of 601.2 PCGA Squadron and ICPPO1 PNP personnel.
Investigation revealed that the victim, Jose Arnel Serrano, 32 years old, married with two (2) children and a resident of Cabac, Bantayan Cebu and the crew members of Fishing Vessel BALT-BEF was under the influence of liquor when he fell at around 3:00 AM of the same date. The crew of said fishing vessel initially conducted search and rescue operation but failed to retrieve the victim.
At 6:15 AM, the victim was recovered by SOG personnel and was brought to the nearest hospital for proper medical treatment.

Barge Hits House Post in Sta. Ana, Manila
October 4 , 2009
One barge accidentally hit the post of the house of a certain Mr. Jesus Quiason, 61 years old of Punta, Sta Ana, Manila on October 4, 2009.
Reports from Coast Guard Station Manila disclosed that that four (4) barges namely: Matimbang, Napindan, RLC-103 and RLC-107, owned and operated by Masuda Incorporation, were moored at Alchemco Wharf, Punta, Sta. Ana, Manila when all of a sudden strong river current associated with strong wind surge occurred in the area which resulted to the parting away of the mooring lines of said barges.
On October 4, 2009 at 1:50 PM, dispatched RHIB-2 and RHIB-3 together with SC,CGS Pasig and six (6) EP on board to verify the veracity of the report. Initial investigation revealed that the standby motor tugboat in the area was unable to tow the said barges and drifted up to the vicinity of Lambingan Bridge, Sta Ana, and Manila and slightly bumped the post of Lambingan Bridge perpendicular to the river current.
At 4:45 PM, M/Tugboats Chino, Criselda, Francine of Masuda Corporation and M/Tugboat Mark Anthony B of OTC Marine took necessary action/assistance to extricate the drifted barges. At 5:15 PM, all barges were safely extricated.
As per agreement between RFM Corporation and Mr. Quiason, all expenses for the repair of damages to the house will be shouldered by RFM Corporation. The representative of Masuda RLC was advised to file a Marine Protest as soon as possible.

29 Chinese Nationals Rescued Off Boracay Island
October 4 , 2009
Twenty nine Chinese nationals onboard Motorbanca Lynn-1 were rescued 1.9 nautical miles northeast off Boracay Island, drifting towards Sibuyan Island, Romblon area on October 4, 2009.
Reports from Coast Guard Station Caticlan disclosed that a distress call was received from John Bantang, the boat captain of Mbca Lynn-1 based in Boracay Island requesting for rescue assistance on October 4, 2009 at 11:00 AM. He stated that they encountered engine trouble and was dead on the water.
At 11:15 AM of the same date, search and rescue team of CGS Caticlan together with FSWV personnel conducted search and rescue operations onboard a borrowed sail boat Napoleon Parasailing-2, owned/operated by Commander Milky Mamins of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary with three (3) crews namely: Neriel Maliquing, Gilbert Visca and Junly Maming.
Upon arrivalat the scene of the incident, the SAR team immediately rescued and retrieved Mbca Lynn-1. The twenty nine Chinese nationals onboard were identified as follows:
1. Zhao Jango Jin - 46 yo - female2. Zhang Ming Fei - 22yo - female3. Bao Haihug - 46yo - female4. Xao Xianying - 21yo - male5. Guo Cnianying - 60yo - female6. Bao Jiliu - 66yo - male7. Yao Fangyun - 51yo - male8. Hong Yongwen - 54yo - male9. Hong Jingchao - 15yo - male10. Li Mei - 44yo - female11. Lio Shao Juan - 44yo - female12. Jhang Guan Yuan - 41yo - male13. Xia Lu - 39yo - male14. Gian Yong - 52yo - male15. Liu Ming - 47yo - male16. Sun Qing - 44yo - female17. Xie Quan - 29yo - male18. Hu Ting - 29yo - male19. Zhu Li - 29yo - female20. Zhong Li Juan - 34yo - female21. He Fei - 43yo - male22. Jin Tao - 30yo - male23. Li Helian - 66yo - female24. Hi Yinc - 30yo - female25. He Yuzhi - 40yo - male26. Dia Zhuo - 33yo - male27. Guo Hong - 38yo - male28. Mai Jun - 39yo - male29. Gou Yizhan - 9yo - male
Initial investigation revealed that B/Capt John Bantang of said motorbanca was hired by the Chinese nationals from Sitio Bolabog. While at vicinity 1.9 NM NE of Boracay Island, the fuel flexible line connected to the engine stocked up causing the motobanca to be dead on the water and was drifted away by strong current towards Sibuyan Island and Romblon area.
Search and rescue team towed said motorbanca safely from the area enroute to the shoreline of Sitio Bolabog, Barangay Balabag, Boracay Island. All rescued Chinese nationals are in good physical condition.

Ships collide near Greece

noreply@blogger.com (SeaWaves Magazine) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:58:00 +0000

2009-10-04 09:22

Athens - One person was reported killed when a cargo ship sank in the eastern Aegean following a collision with another vessel, reports said on Sunday.
The two ships were sailing near the island of Amorgos at the time of the collision that caused cargo vessel Santana to sink.
Local media reports said the body of the ship's cook was found later. Eight other seamen were rescued alive.
- SAPA

Ship on fire off the Sussex coast

noreply@blogger.com (SeaWaves Magazine) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 22:12:00 +0000

02 October 2009 20:25
Maritime And Coastguard Agency (National)

At half past 3 this afternoon an 81 metre cargo vessel radioed Solent Coastguard to report that their cargo of 1900 tonnes of Corn Gluten pellets had started to generate heat and smoke.
The Dutch registered cargo coaster 'Sea Charente' was on passage to Glasgow with five people on board when a crew member spotted smoke coming from a ventilation shaft. The crew on board immediately followed fire procedures – closing hatches to isolate the fire and donning fire fighting equipment. Solent Coastguard organised a Maritime Incident Response Group (MIRG) team1 consisting of four firefighters from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service to be transferred to the vessel via Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 104.
A berth has been prepared for the vessel in Southampton and the vessel is now en route with the MIRG team on board. She will be met by the Coastguard and Hampshire Fire and Rescue upon arrival.
The MIRG team have confirmed that the vessel is in a stable situation and that the fire is now contained and being closely monitored.
1 The MCA Maritime Incident Response Group
To address the issue of "further improving maritime resilience and delivering a more formal approach to dealing with incidents of fire, chemical release and industrial accidents on vessels/structures 'at sea'", the United Kingdom’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has entered into partnership with 15 coastal Fire & Rescue Services around the UK to form the MIRG.
The MCA is a partner in the Sea Vision UK campaign to raise awareness and understanding of the sea and maritime activities. Sea Vision promotes the importance and economic value of the sector and works to highlight the exciting range of activities and career opportunities available to young people within the UK growing maritime sector. http://www.seavision.org/

11 Persons Rescued in Limay, Bataan

noreply@blogger.com (SeaWaves Magazine) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:47:00 +0000

September 30, 2009
Eleven (11) persons onboard Motorbanca Chelsea Lisse were rescued by a passing foreign vessel Motor Tanker Pretty Time, a Hongkong flag registered vessel enroute from Chiba, Bataan to PBRC, Limay Bataan at vicinity 10 nautical miles off Corregidor Island on September 27, 2009.
Reports from Coast Guard Station Bataan disclosed that a report was received from Vessel Traffic Monitoring Scheme (VTMS) Manila informing the station regarding the maritime incident in Bataan on September 27, 2009 at 7:17 PM.
Immediately, personnel of CGS Bataan made communication to M/T Pretty Time thru VHF marine band radio of a motor tug berthed at Lamao Port to verify and make initial coordination with subject motor tanker. Upon confirmation of the said report, Station Commander of CGS Bataan organized a rescue and retrieval team to rendezvous with Motor Tanker Pretty Time which at that time was bound for Lamao anchorage area, Limay, Bataan.
At 9:20 PM, seven (7) man retrieval team of CGS Bataan departed Port of Lamao onboard M/Tug Iloilo of Malayan Towage. Upon arrival at anchorage area, M/Tug Iloilo slowly approached Motor Tanker Pretty Time and went along side. Retrieval team went onboard said motor tanker.
The eleven (11) rescued persons were identified as follows:
1. Manuel Villaflores 38 year old 2. Enrique Acosta 29 year old 3. Ricky Bertania 30 year old 4. Jovert Insigne 37 year old 5. Ramil Insigne 37 year old 6. Tamani Apaling 32 year old 7. Jeffrey Valenzuela 27 year old 8. Ricarte Navarro 19 year old 9. Pelito Vuluntad Jr 30 year old 10. Helen Bertania 22 year old 11. John Mark Bertania 4 year old
Investigation revealed that on September 26, 2009 at 10:00 AM, the eleven rescued persons onboard their 28.87 Gross Tonnage cargo/passenger Motor Banca Chelsea Lisse appeared to Coast Guard Detachment Tilik and asked assistance in conducting search and rescue operations at vicinity waters of Ambil, Looc, Occidental Mindoro for the two (2) missing fishermen named Remuel Evangelista and Eddiemar Valenzuela, both residents of Tilik, Lubang, Occidental Mindoro who went out for fishing venture on September 25, 2009 at 5:00 PM. They were accompanied by one (1) CGDet Tilik personnel named SN2 Honorio Erna PCG.
While on the conduct of operations, subject motorbanca was severely hit by strong winds and big waves at vicinity 10 nautical miles north off Lubang Island which caused their outrigger to break and submerge into the water. Furthermore, said survivors stated that SN2 Honorio Erna PCG got lost from their sight when he immediately jumped into the water when the outrigger broke on or about 262000H Sept 09, but was last seen wearing a life jacket and holding another life jacket on his hand.
According to the survivors, before they were rescued by Motor Tanker Pretty Time, they were neglected by a passing outbound vessel coming from Manila named M/V Epsilon Gas on September 27, 2009 at 10:00 AM.
All eleven (11) rescued survivors were brought by CGS Bataan personnel to DND, Arsenal Hospital, Camp Antonio Luna Limay, Bataan for medical check-up and were assisted by two (2) ambulance provided by Brgy Lamao Chairman Cesar Cañete. CGS Bataan has already coordinated with Motor Tanker Cecilia Luisa and intends to have all said survivors be brought to Mabini, Batangas.

Light Boat Prince of Peace Sank in Mariveles Bataan, Two (2) Crew Members Still Missing

noreply@blogger.com (SeaWaves Magazine) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:45:00 +0000

30 1000H September 2009
Light Boat Prince of Peace with 27.06 Gross Tonnage or 12.24 Net Tonnage, owned by Mariafe Fishing Company with five (5) crew members onboard sank at vicinity 800 yards of Talaga Beach, Mariveles, Bataan on Septemeber 28, 2009 at 12:15 AM. Said vessel was battered by big waves and strong winds while on their way home to Navotas Fishport, Navotas City from fishing venture in Bataan.
Reports from Coast Guard Station Bataan disclosed that a report has been made by the Coast Guard Detachment Mariveles informing the said maritime incident on September 28, 2009 at 4:50 AM. Upon learning the incident, personnel of CGS Bataan and Special Operations Group were dispatched with with complete diving gears to augment search and rescue team of CG Detachment Mariveles at 5:30 AM. The joint search and rescue team immediately proceeded to the reported scene of incident onboard F/B Good Shepherd of same company to conduct search and rescue operations.
Meanwhile, three (3) crew members were rescued by local fishermen and were identified as follows:
1. Noli Francisco - 31 years old - Sapang Palay, Bulacan2. Avelino Alvarado - 53 years old - Muzon, Bulacan3. John Ray Rhoda - 27 years old - Lucena City
Upon arrival of search and rescue team in the area, they immediately conducted surface search operations from the point of the reported incident extended to adjacent vicinity following the direction of the wind and current in the area. The ongoing rescue operation was hampered of prevailing sea condition in the area that made difficulty for the SAR team to locate immediately the two (2) missing crew members.
The other two (2) crew members who are missing up to this date are as follows:
1. Captain Carlos Repollo - 42 years old - Mindoro2. Noli Vigelselya - 38 years old - Armaceli, Puerto Princesa, Palawan
At 7:00 AM, the joint SAR team conducted another surface search operation onboard F/B Good Shepherd, a sister boat of the ill-fated Light Boat Prince of Peace at vicinity of Conchino Point Palmonte Rock,Talaga Beach Resort and subsequently shorelines of Brgy Porto and Sitio Wain, Mariveles, Bataan for possible recovery of the two (2) missing crew members of ill-fated Light Boat with negative result.
CGSOG divers were not able to conduct underwater search operation due to strong current, big waves and strong winds that prevailed in the area. On September 28, 2009 at 3:00 PM, SAR team suspended the conduct of SAR operation due to bad weather condition in the area which was hampered said operation. Joint SAR team intends to conduct follow-up operation by tomorrow morning.

4 FISHERMEN RESCUED IN LA UNION

noreply@blogger.com (SeaWaves Magazine) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:22:00 +0000

September 28, 2009
All of the four (4) rescued fishermen received medical attention from the District Medical Officer and City Health Office.
The District Medical Officer, LCDR FRAN EDEN MC PCG, giving critical incident stress debriefing to the survivors.
Four Filipino fishermen onboard Motorbanca John Mark were successfully rescued by a foreign vessel M/T Seri Bijaksana, a Malaysian oil tanker vessel enroute from Malaysia to Korea with some Filipino crew onboard on September 27, 2009 at vicinity waters of La Union.
Captain Athelo Ybanez PCG disclosed that Coast Guard District Northern Luzon received a satellite phone call from M/T Seri Bijaksana informing that they have rescued four (4) Filipino fishermen on September 27, 2009 at 3:45 PM. Captain Ybanez immediately coordinated with the master of M/T Seri Bijaksana the transfer/disembarkation of the rescued fishermen at San Fernando City anchorage area in La Union. Coast Guard Station San Fernando personnel on board M/T Stanford of Malayan Towage Corporation proceeded to the area to rendezvous the vessel. The rescued fishermen were turned over to Coast Guard personnel on September 27, 2009 at 10:40 PM. The survivors were brought to CG District Northern Luzon Headquarters and given medical attention by the District Medical Officer and the medical team from San Fernando City Health Office.
Initial investigation revealed that Mbca John Mark went out for fishing venture on September 23, 2009 at 4:00 PM. While on their way home to Bolinao, Pangasinan on September 25, 2009 at 8:00 PM, said fishing banca ran out of gasoline and her outriggers were damaged. For almost two (2) days, the fishermen managed to stay on board enduring the harsh weather brought by Tropical Storm Ondoy. They were drifted northward until they were spotted and rescued by M/T Seri Bijaksana at forty (40) nautical miles west of Luna, La Union. The four rescued fishermen were identified as follows:
1. Orlando Baliton - 48 years old 2. Emelio Unto - 57 years old3. Arthur Caasi - 37 years old4. Sonny Boy Tagarino - 31 years old
All survivors are in good physical condition and will be sent home to their respective families tomorrow.

Coast Guard rescues kayaker

noreply@blogger.com (SeaWaves Magazine) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:58:00 +0000

News Release
Date: Sept. 27, 2009

BOSTON — A Station Point Allerton, Mass. 41-foot utility boat rescued a man who fell off a kayak near Natasket Beach in Hull, Mass., Sunday, 6:15 a.m.
A concerned friend called the station at 3:30 a.m. reporting his buddy took a kayak out at 11:30 p.m. Saturday but did not return.
The station launched the 41-foot utility boat at 4 a.m. while personnel from the station and the Hull Fire Dept. searched the beach from land.
The missing man called out to the search party on the beach from aboard a moored boat he swam to after falling off the kayak.
The beach search party directed the Coast Guard boat crew to the man's location, where he was rescued and transported to shore where a waiting ambulance took him to South Shore Hospital.
Winds were 20-knots, seas 2-to-4 feet, and the water was 59 degrees Fahrenheit.
The man was not wearing a life jacket and was very cold and shivering when he was rescued. He was treated for hypothermia by the boat crew while he was transported to shore.
The Cohasset, Mass. Harbor Master and Hull Police Dept. also assisted in the search.
"The man was lucky to have fallen out of the kayak near where the boat was moored up so he could get himself out of the cold water," said Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Fahey at Station Point Allerton. "We are glad we rescued this man, but we don't advise people to go out in kayaks in bad weather because they can tip over very easily."

Coast Guard, partner agencies respond to oil spill in the Houston Ship Channel

noreply@blogger.com (SeaWaves Magazine) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Date: Sept. 26, 2009

HOUSTON — A Unified Command consisting of the U.S. Coast Guard, Texas General Land Office, Port of Houston Authority, the Houston Fire Department and O'Brien's Response Management are responding to an oil spill in the Houston Ship Channel, Saturday.
Watchstanders from Sector Houston-Galveston received a call at approximately 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, reporting that the 458-foot motor vessel Chemical Supplier had collided with Buffalo Barge #251 in the vicinity of Brady's Island near the I-610 bridge. The motor vessel was headed inbound attempting to turn around in the ship channel when it struck the barge resulting in the rupturing of one of the vessel's fuel tanks.
The tank vessel Chemical Supplier is reported to have a 2-foot by 4-foot gash in one of its fuel tanks, approximately 5-feet above the water line. Upon colliding with the barge, crewmembers on board the Chemical Supplier began transferring the #6 heavy fuel oil from the ruptured fuel tank to an empty fuel tank on board.
The following resources are currently being utilized during the response effort:
15,100 feet of containment boom (currently deployed)
11 workboats
6 roll off boxes (dumpsters)
6 vacuum tanks
2 helicopters
2 frac tanks (large storage tanks)
2 drum skimmers (used to extract oil from the water)
Clean Channel oil spill recovery barge
The following response organizations are working with the Coast Guard in the oil response effort:
T&T Marine Salvage
United States Environmental Services
Clean Channel
Phoenix Environmental
Oil Mop
Garner Environmental
The source of the leak was secured at approximately 1:25 a.m. The fuel tank contained an estimated 22,500 gallons of fuel oil. At present, approximately 10,500 gallons of #6 heavy fuel oil has been reported to have spilled into the Houston Ship Channel.
"We immediately deployed boom to contain the spill, and boats and skimmers to recover the spilled oil. The Coast Guard is working diligently with its partner agencies to reduce environmental impact, " said Capt. James Whitehead, deputy commander of Sector Houston-Galveston.
The Houston Ship Channel has been closed to all vessel traffic north of the I-610 bridge.

Nord Explorer Sinks

noreply@blogger.com (SeaWaves Magazine) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:44:00 +0000

Members of Ukrainian - Russian crew of Pacific dry cargo and container carrier, sank in Atlantic Ocean, rescued
Among the crew there are 12 Ukrainian seamen aboard. The shipwreck occurred on September 18, about 100 miles off the African coast. For unknown reasons, the ship sustained a leak, and its crew abandoned it for a lifeboat. All vessels in the accident zone were notified.
As a result, the Nord Explorer motorship flying Panamanian colors took all 13 seamen aboard. The state of all seamen is satisfactory.