THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) through Coast Guard Station Northern Samar, in collaboration with the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the Office of Civil Defense PH (OCD), has conducted a joint aerial and sea surface search operations to locate the missing crew member of MV Jerlyn Khatness in the vicinity waters of Northern Samar on 01 January 2025.
The joint team scour the waters off Lavezares, Biri, San Jose, Allen, and Victoria, the team yielded negative results. Further, coastal Barangays and fishermen were also advised to report to the nearest Coast Guard office for possible sighting of the missing person.
Meanwhile, a minimal light fuel spill was observed near the suspected sunken area.
Upon assessment by the Marine Environmental Protection Enforcement and Response Group – Eastern Visayas personnel, the oil sheen is expected to easily evaporate and disappear from the water surface naturally.
The PCG with its vessel, BRP Cape San Agustin (MRRV-4408), in coordination with partner agencies will continue the search and retrieval operations.
Editor’s Note: This article has been sourced from the Philippine Coast Guard – Philippines Facebook Page.
