The proprietor of MT Princess Empress has introduced it might deploy a remotely operated underwater automobile (ROV) to assist find the sunken vessel and include the affect of the oil spill.
In an announcement, RDC Reield Marine Services (RDC), mentioned the ROV “Hakuyo” is now en path to the Philippines from Japan onboard its mom vessel, the workboat Shin Nichi Maru.
The ROV is anticipated to reach on Monday, March 20, 2023 to start out operations.
“The ROV and its mother vessel were contracted by RDC sometime last week after an extensive search for all available options,” the corporate mentioned.
Upon arrival within the nation, the ROV shall be deployed to verify the situation of the vessel, which is regarded as at a depth of 400 meters in an space roughly 15 kilometers northeast of Mindoro.
“Once the Princess Empress is found, the ROV will conduct visual surveys of the vessel, recorded on video, to help determine the structural condition of the wreck and check for any ongoing oil leaks,” RDC mentioned.
“Experts will then assess these surveys to determine further options to address any leaks and remove any remaining cargo.” it added.
The MT Princess Empress sank on February 28, carrying 800,000 liters of business gas. Oil spills had been reported in a number of areas in Mindoro, prompting the coastal city of Pola to declare a state of calamity.—Sherylin Untalan/Sandra Aguinaldo/LDF, GMA Integrated News
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