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Mindoro oil spill: Findings on MT Princess Empress construction may be out this April
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) expects the results of its investigation into the construction of the MT Princess Empress to be released by mid-to-late April.
MARINA administrator Hernani Fabia stated that the fact-finding team is still validating information and has yet to submit its report.
The MT Princess Empress sank on February 28, causing an oil spill that affected Oriental Mindoro and nearby provinces.
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla claimed that the vessel was very old and had already been scrapped, contradicting reports of it being a new ship.
MARINA has already filed administrative complaints against the owner of the vessel.
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Underwater operations utilizing remote operated vehicles (ROVs) to address the oil leak from the sunken MT Princess Empress off Oriental Mindoro have been concluded, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
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Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla declared the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro a crime, not an accident, and vowed to file criminal charges against those responsible.
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Satellite imagery from April 2 detected possible oil slick traces near Coron Island, Palawan, but the local government has yet to confirm any sightings.
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