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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has denied a request from a detained foreign aggregate carrier in Zambales to replace its Chinese crew with Filipinos. This refusal also prevented the Chinese nationals from leaving the country. The vessel, “MV Hyperline 988,” ran aground in San Felipe, Zambales, and has been under detention since May 16 due to various deficiencies. The PCG emphasized the need for immediate salvage operations to minimize further damage to the vessel and the marine environment. The Chinese crew members had attempted to anchor in different locations before running aground in Barangay Maloma.
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recently denied the request of a detained foreign aggregate carrier, the Sierra Leone-flagged “MV Hyperline 988,” to replace its Chinese crew members with Filipinos in Zambales. This decision also prevented the Chinese nationals from leaving the country on Saturday.
Commander Euphraim Jayson Diciano, head of the PCG sub-station in Zambales, revealed that the Chinese crew members had a confirmed flight back to Guangzhou, China, but the PCG adamantly refused the request to replace them with Filipino crew members. The PCG confirmed that there was no official request from Sierra Leone, the vessel’s flag state, to make this crew change.
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The vessel was initially detained on May 16 due to 21 deficiencies discovered during an unauthorized anchorage in Barangay Sindol, Zambales. Subsequently, the vessel ran aground at an unfinished pier in Barangay Maloma. Despite efforts by the PCG to persuade the Chinese crew to seek shelter in preparation for Typhoon Aghon, the vessel’s master insisted on staying at Barangay Sindol due to concerns over anchorage fees in Manila.
After the typhoon passed, the vessel’s master requested a change of anchorage to Barangay Bolitoc in Sta. Cruz town. However, while en route to the new location, the vessel ran aground. A salvaging company was then brought in to evaluate the extent of damage sustained by the vessel and determine the best course of action to prevent further adverse effects on both the vessel and the marine environment.
The salvage operation was deemed urgent as the vessel was in a precarious condition that required immediate attention. The hull damage observed, combined with the vessel’s contact with the ground, posed a significant risk of further deterioration and environmental harm, especially considering the vessel still contained fuel and other types of oil onboard.
In response to the situation, the PCG took measures to ensure the safety and security of the Chinese crew members. While five crew members stayed in a resort, two others remained on guard duty at the vessel itself.
As the situation continues to unfold in Zambales, it is clear that the PCG is committed to upholding maritime safety and security in the region. The decision to deny the crew change request underscores the importance of compliance with international maritime regulations and the protection of both crew members and the marine environment.
For further updates on this developing story, please visit the original article on Inquirer. Stay tuned for more information as the situation progresses in Zambales.