The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) retrieved on Wednesday, April 16, the cadaver of a second crew member of a sand carrier vessel that capsized off Rizal, Occidental Mindoro.
MV Hong Hai 16 capsized at approximately 100 meters from the shoreline of Barangay Malawaan around 5:20 p.m. on Tuesday. It had 25 crew members, of which, 13 are Filipinos and 12 are Chinese.
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MV Hong Hai 16 capsized at approximately 100 meters from the shoreline of Barangay Malawaan around 5:20 p.m. on Tuesday. It had 25 crew members, of which, 13 are Filipinos and 12 are Chinese.
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00:00This is the SEL which capsized here at more or less 100 meters from the front line of Rizal, Occidental, Mindoro.
00:14Before your arrival sir, we just recently recovered a cadaver and was later identified by the captain and the engineer sir.
00:25This orange mark here sir, based from the diving activity that our divers did, nakabao na ito sa buhangin sir.
00:38So at that position, yan yung upright sir, exposed.
00:43So ito yung port side niya ngayon sir, nandito yung port side.
00:47So kanina sir na-identify na yon a few minutes ago yung identity ng ating nakuha.
00:53So at present, ang missing natin is three Chinese and six Filipinos.
01:00So the one that we recently recovered is a Filipino.
01:04So that brings the total of two casualties.
01:10So we have an interpreter also here sir to interview the other para makakuha kami ng substantial facts.
01:19Initially sir, in the interest of time and the safety of the possible lives dito sir, tinanong na namin yung crew.
01:28Ito sir, medyo futile tayo dito because this is very thick ang hal sir dahil may bulbos.
01:35This part here, according to the crew, three layers ng compartment.
01:39Ito sir, single ang compartment.
01:42But we are taking into consideration the fumes.
01:46Although it is not marine environmentally hazardous, unlike other black products sir,
01:53Dahil automotive diesel oil, we still manage to put an oil spill boom around it sir para makontain.
02:00And with the help of the LGU sir, the police, we are conducting social engineering para hindi mabahala ang ating publiko.
02:08So intention namin sir right now, nagawa kami ng platform para sa personnel natin that will do cutting operation and to carry the acetylene dun sa ano sir.
02:23Dahil medyo nakita natin sir yung itsura ng parko ay madulas, pabilog to avoid any accident.
02:30Yung mga divers natin sir at present since yesterday, they are doing underwater operation.
02:37Going around, knocking the hull for possible signs of life.
02:45So allegedly, when it sunk sir, it was already filled up with sand.
02:52Then when they were about to depart, according to the crew, yun sir yung ano, and we will investigate that sir.
03:02We will not leave any stones unturned, so to speak.
03:06So in collaboration with our, with the stakeholders here, gawin natin lahat sir yung mga kaya natin para to get the missing people on board.
03:15That's our objective.
03:16So ito po sir yung situation ngayon, and if you have any questions sir?
03:22So yung report mo na may nag-a-respond sa knocking?
03:26Yes sir.
03:27When they went back sir to knock it again, wala na sir.
03:33So ayaw naman namin i-rule out that yun agad yung ano sir, na putin, but we are also considering na dahil naka upright siya, may possible na debris na tumatama along the, ano sir, katawan ng baka, ng barko.
03:50So yun yung mga ano natin sir.
03:52So focus on recovery?
03:54Yes sir.
03:55Assume that they are still alive?
03:57Yes sir.
03:58So you do things as fast as we can?
04:00Right sir.
04:01And maintain the preventive measures?
04:05Right sir.
04:06Yes sir.
04:07So let us assume at this time that everybody is still alive?
04:11Yes sir.
04:12So let's do things the fastest way, sir.
04:15Together with our partners from the MGU and the Avenue.
04:20So if I may furthermore sir to add up, we have likewise informed the owner,
04:27of the ship, the operator, regarding their responsibility to extract it and getting an accredited salbor to help in extracting the ship.
04:38While on our side, we're doing our best para ma-
04:42We focus on the people first.
04:44Yes sir.
04:45Yes sir.
04:46We get them alive.
04:47Yes sir.
04:48Yes sir.
04:49So the secretary is also sending this assurance of highest support to our people.
05:01Yes sir.
05:02So that's the question.
05:03So sa ngayon ang focus natin ay makuha natin lahat ng mga naiwanan sir.
05:10Okay.
05:11Assume natin ay makuha natin.
05:12We do things as fast as we can.
05:15Simplified procedures.
05:17Yes sir.
05:18Walang bureaucratic dictates na magprevend sa actions.
05:27Sir?
05:28Yes sir.
05:29Sir, may we know ano po ang nasa lag po ng post where the ship is registered ba sa Philippines or abroad?
05:37Or abroad?
05:38We're investigating.
05:39At this time, we're focused on the spots.
05:41But we have already described the investigation process.
05:44But at this time, we cannot divorce information.
05:49With acceptable degree of surrender.
05:54Lahat, we are taking due diligence to make sure that we have accurate information to be shared to the public.
06:02In the meantime, focus muna tayo sa buhay.
06:04Sa buhay na tayo.
06:05Sa buhay na tayo.
06:06And of course, the environment.
06:08Yes.
06:09Let's make sure that these incidents will not cause further harm in the environment.
06:13Anong initial, Dennis?
06:14Anong initial sir?
06:15Anong initial sir?
06:16Bakit tumag-elite?
06:17Bakit tumag-elite?
06:18Bakit tumag-elite?
06:19Wala pang conclusive na report so far.
06:26But we can't suspect it's caused by an imbalance in the way.
06:34But I don't want to suspect it.
06:35Let the investigation take its clear.
06:38May mga permit po sila na magkumbay.
06:40We have already conducted survey of the documents.
06:43May mga findings na kami.
06:45Anong initial findings na.
06:47We will divorce at 40 days.
06:49To be fair to her.
06:54But trust assured that as what the district commander has mentioned,
06:57we will not leave any aspect of the center.
07:01Anong oras po nandito yung barko?
07:03By plenty nangyari yung institute.
07:05But anong oras po lumali siya?
07:07Daytime.
07:08Daytime.
07:11And it's their first time.
07:13Sir, at current situation nung present, may possibility ba ba na lumubog siya further?
07:19Ano pong mga possibilities at this point?
07:22Itong nakikita natin na.
07:24You can ask the district commander.
07:26At present, you can see here, may orange natin.
07:30At present, you can see this orange marker.
07:35That is the funnel or the smoke stock of the ship.
07:39This is the superstructure.
07:41But just imagine it is in upright position.
07:44This part here is submerged on sand.
07:47The characteristic of the bottom is sand.
07:51So, nakabaon siya yung half ng funnel exposing this part here and this one.
07:59So, yan yung present situation.
08:04And based on our underwater survey conducted since yesterday and today.
08:09Yan yung situation.
08:10It's not, but tinitignan natin yung mga risks in penetrating it.
08:15So, lahat kinakalculate natin.
08:17We cannot just simply attack the, but without assessing.
08:22So, yan yung present na situation.
08:24Okay.
08:25Sir, with your expertise, possible ba na parang meron siyang air pockets?
08:29Or parang tabo na naka?
08:30Of course, that is a part of a submerged vessel or any object yung air.
08:37So, that is why we are considering everything.
08:39Even the fumes resulting from the petroleum or the fuel on board.
08:45So, anong gagawin pa at mapasok ang funnel?
08:48Initially, our primary objective is to really find a way to penetrate without risking too much.
08:57Kasi, mag-assess natin yan.
09:01So, pag pumasok ka dyan and the visibility, titignan natin.
09:05The debris along the way.
09:07Kasi, kung may mapasok natin, ang ECP natin next is how to extract them safely.
09:14But, secondary na yung ano natin.
09:16The cutting.
09:17Assess first yung ano natin.
09:19Okay.
09:20So, pag pinanetering, may possibility na gumalaw pa yung bow?
09:25At present, that is our, ano, na hindi na siya, considering nga again.
09:30Submerged siya eh.
09:32Nakabaon na.
09:33So, except otherwise, that weather will not be in favor of us.
09:37Sa ngayon, nakita nyo, medyo kantilado pa.
09:40So, lahat ng backdoors, in-assess muna natin.
09:43Hindi natin basta siya sagupain, hindi natin na-assess yung safety rin ng ating rescuers.
09:48Sir, yung divers natin, parang ongoing sila ng...
09:52Yes.
09:53Gano kahirap for the divers yung situation, sir?
09:55It is very complicated.
09:56Any diving activity has a risk.
09:59So, i-insure natin yung safety ng ating mga responder.
10:03Nag-account tayo ng oras nila.
10:06At the bottom, tinitignan natin yung mga obstacles.
10:09Nagkakaroon tayo ng reassessment.
10:11After ng diving operation nila, balik dito, evaluate.
10:14Ataki ulit.
10:15Ataki ulit.
10:16And putting fresh people on the site.
10:18Din ang pinaka-importance.
10:20Thank you, sir.
10:21As you go.
10:23Dennis?
10:24I'd like to commend my people here.
10:31For acting very, very timely.
10:35That resulted in the...
10:37Together with the LGU and the other agencies.
10:42The recovery of those survivors.
10:45So, nga na ganito lang lagi.
10:48Our people will always be conscious that we are here to serve the people.
10:52We will do everything we can to save lives.
10:55Sir, do you have families na big things?
10:58Missing...
10:59Nine missing.
11:00And the two casualties.
11:02Na-inform na po sila.
11:04We will leave it to the...
11:07The company.
11:09The representative of the company.
11:12The Coast Guard will only focus on...
11:15The operation.
11:16Yes, sir.
11:17Sir, yung nationality yung nai-ari ng company?
11:20We will be determining the more conclusive information about this.
11:25Through the investigation.
11:27So, yung Kinsey Corporation, ano ang papel nito sa parasyon?
11:30We are yet investigating.
11:32The administrative part of this will be determined properly.
11:36Through proper investigation.
11:38Meantime, we focus on saving lives.
11:41And preventing further damage to the environment.
11:44So, nandung pala yung umaasa pala kay sir na talagang may buhay pa sa...
11:47Yes.
11:48We are assuming that there is still living...
11:51That should be the best assumption.
11:56So, we will working very, very much.
11:59Thank you, sir.
12:00Let's end this arrest...
12:01You