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US ship with ROV arrives in Philippines to help contain oil spill
The US government-contracted vessel Pacific Valkyrie arrived at Subic Bay, Zambales, to assist in the ongoing oil spill containment operations in Oriental Mindoro.
The vessel carries a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) capable of conducting video and sonar surveys, taking still photographs, and performing work at depth to help salvage the sunken M/T Princess Empress and its contents.
Experts from the US Coast Guard, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and US Navy are also expected to participate in the cleanup.
The US government is also sending 11,000 feet of absorbent harbor boom to prevent further oil spread and personal protective equipment.
The M/T Princess Empress sank on February 28, carrying 800,000 liters of industrial fuel oil, which has harmed coastal communities and fish sanctuaries.
Department of National Defense officer in charge and NDRRMC chair Carlito Galvez Jr. thanked the US government for the assistance, stating it would boost Philippine efforts.
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The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is assisting the Philippines in its response to the massive oil spill in Mindoro.
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The United States, through USAID, is providing P10 million to train fisherfolk affected by the Oriental Mindoro oil spill as citizen scientists.
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South Korea is sending a Korean Coast Guard team to the Philippines to help clean up the oil spill from the sunken MT Princess Empire, which has affected Oriental Mindoro and other provinces.
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has collected over 10,000 liters of oily water mixture and other contaminated materials from the Oriental Mindoro oil spill.
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Twelve out of 14 municipalities in Oriental Mindoro have been affected by the oil spill from the sunken MT Princess Empress, prompting the province to be declared under a state of calamity.
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