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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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
NYMET Holdings Inc. (NYMH) Announces Coast Guard Approval of Stockton Project
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.
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.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Thurso RNLI lifeboat tows Faroese trawler to safety
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.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Phiippines News November 3, 2009
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
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
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.
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.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Phiippines News November 2, 2009
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.
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.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Coast Guard coordinates Bering Sea rescue of four fishermen off Juneau vessel
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
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