(2nd UPDATE) The Philippine Coast Guard initially shares documents supposedly showing that the sunken ship had a permit to operate but says a day later it will investigate whether such documents submitted by the ship's owner are authentic.
MANILA, Philippines – Hours after a Senate inquiry heard the country’s maritime regulator say that the sunken oil tanker, MT Princess Empress, had no permit, the Philippine Coast Guard , which was also represented in the hearing, posted documents online seeking to discredit the Maritime Industry Authority chief’s statements.
The certificate, issued on November 16, 2022, also says that the permit will expire on February 6, 2042.After Tuesday’s hearing but before the PCG released the documents, RDC issued a statement saying November 16, 2022 was the date it “filed the application for amendment,” and it “completed documentary requirements on December 2, 2022.”
After the MARINA report about MT Princess Empress was read during the hearing, senators criticized the Coast Guard for allowing the ship to sail nine times already, including on February 28 when it left the private port, SL Harbor Terminal, in Limay, Bataan.The pre-departure checklist for MT Princess Empress showed seven boxes were unticked, including the CPC requirement, Senator Risa Hontiveros disclosed during Tuesday’s hearing.
“As far as we’re concerned, we relied on this document, that’s why we allowed the ship to sail,” Balilo said, adding that the PCG would now investigate to determine whether the permit was authentic.“So, what is it? Which of them is right?” she said. “During the hearing, resource persons made an oath to tell only the truth. If not, they may face perjury.”
“If the ship is ‘colorum’ or without an updated CPC, it might not be able to claim indemnity insurance,” Hontiveros said on Wednesday.
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