Tag: Chinese-registered oil dredger

Dredger runs aground off Zambales; PCG says it is “on top of situation”

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Coast Guard has deployed a response team to inspect a dredger that ran aground off Zambales last Sunday, June 14. In a statement, the PCG said it deployed the team also to conduct survey operations after the Chinese-registeres MV Zhong Hai 69 Alfa dredger was grounded approximately 200 meters off Barangay Bangan in Botolan. Based on their initial findings,the vessel’s engine room and its compartments have been flooded with seawater. The PCG […]