Extracting oil from sunken tanker Jason Bradley set for Thursday
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Extracting oil from sunken tanker Jason Bradley set for Thursday
The sunken tanker MTKR Jason Bradley. Screenshot from a video by the Philippine Coast Guard

MANILA — Siphoning operations for the sunken motor tanker MTKR Jason Bradley in Mariveles, Bataan are scheduled to begin on Thursday, as the fabrication of siphoning pipes to be installed on the vessel is nearing completion, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Wednesday.
MANILA — Siphoning operations for the sunken motor tanker MTKR Jason Bradley in Mariveles, Bataan are scheduled to begin on Thursday, as the fabrication of siphoning pipes to be installed on the vessel is nearing completion, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Wednesday.
Coast Guard Station Bataan Commander Lieutenant Commander Michael John Encina said the pipes will be used to extract seawater from inside the vessel to help it float.
Coast Guard Station Bataan Commander Lieutenant Commander Michael John Encina said the pipes will be used to extract seawater from inside the vessel to help it float.
Once the tanker is afloat, approximately 5,500 liters of diesel oil will be siphoned out.
Once the tanker is afloat, approximately 5,500 liters of diesel oil will be siphoned out.
The installation of the siphoning pipes is also expected to be completed by Wednesday.
The installation of the siphoning pipes is also expected to be completed by Wednesday.
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“We are expecting po na bukas ay magsisimula na po ‘yong siphoning ng seawater po dito sa motor tanker Brandley kung wala pong mga other aggravating factors, like for example sama ng panahon, wala pong nakitang butas sa barko na kailangang i-patch, tuloy-tuloy po ‘yong pag-angat at pagsipsip dito po sa seawater sa loob po ng barko,” Encina said.
“We are expecting po na bukas ay magsisimula na po ‘yong siphoning ng seawater po dito sa motor tanker Brandley kung wala pong mga other aggravating factors, like for example sama ng panahon, wala pong nakitang butas sa barko na kailangang i-patch, tuloy-tuloy po ‘yong pag-angat at pagsipsip dito po sa seawater sa loob po ng barko,” Encina said.
(We are expecting that the siphoning of seawater from the motor tanker Bradley will begin tomorrow, provided there are no other aggravating factors, such as bad weather or any holes in the ship that need to be patched. The siphoning of seawater from inside the vessel will proceed continuously.)
(We are expecting that the siphoning of seawater from the motor tanker Bradley will begin tomorrow, provided there are no other aggravating factors, such as bad weather or any holes in the ship that need to be patched. The siphoning of seawater from inside the vessel will proceed continuously.)
Containment measures have already been put in place to mitigate any environmental impact, according to Encina.
Containment measures have already been put in place to mitigate any environmental impact, according to Encina.
Encina said there were no visible oil sheens in the area, and the presence of oil odor dissipated as divers from the PCG and contracted salvor successfully sealed off the area to ensure safety during the operations.
Encina said there were no visible oil sheens in the area, and the presence of oil odor dissipated as divers from the PCG and contracted salvor successfully sealed off the area to ensure safety during the operations.
Encina said the tanker is expected to be floating by next week.
“Maganda po ‘yong nagiging development kay motor tanker Brandley natin and we are hoping po by next week nakalutang na po it,” he said.
Encina said the tanker is expected to be floating by next week.
“Maganda po ‘yong nagiging development kay motor tanker Brandley natin and we are hoping po by next week nakalutang na po it,” he said.
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(The developments regarding our motor tanker Bradley are looking promising, and we are hoping that it will be floating by next week.)
(The developments regarding our motor tanker Bradley are looking promising, and we are hoping that it will be floating by next week.)
PREPOSITIONING FOR SALVAGE OPERATIONS OF MV MIROLA-1
In addition to the ongoing efforts with the MTKR Jason Bradley, prepositioning for the salvage operations of the MV Mirola-1, which also sank in the waters off Mariveles, began on Wednesday, according to Encina.
In addition to the ongoing efforts with the MTKR Jason Bradley, prepositioning for the salvage operations of the MV Mirola-1, which also sank in the waters off Mariveles, began on Wednesday, according to Encina.
He said the salvage team is taking necessary precautions by laying additional containment booms to ensure that no oil leaks into the surrounding environment during the operation.
He said the salvage team is taking necessary precautions by laying additional containment booms to ensure that no oil leaks into the surrounding environment during the operation.
Encina, however, clarified it has been discovered that there is no oil currently onboard the MV Mirola-1.
Encina, however, clarified it has been discovered that there is no oil currently onboard the MV Mirola-1.
The initial claims made by the vessel’s owner regarding the presence of 3,000 liters of oil are inaccurate, as the tank was empty.
The initial claims made by the vessel’s owner regarding the presence of 3,000 liters of oil are inaccurate, as the tank was empty.
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“Ito po ‘yong sinabi sa atin ng salvor – wala pong karga ni operational fuel diesel oil ‘yon pong Mirola-1,” Ecina said.
“Ito po ‘yong sinabi sa atin ng salvor – wala pong karga ni operational fuel diesel oil ‘yon pong Mirola-1,” Ecina said.
(What the salvor told us is that there is no cargo or operational diesel fuel on the Mirola-1.)
(What the salvor told us is that there is no cargo or operational diesel fuel on the Mirola-1.)
SIPHONING SIMULATION FOR MTKR TERRANOVA
A simulation exercise for the siphoning of the MTKR Terranova, which sank near Limay town, was conducted on Wednesday afternoon at Lamao port.
A simulation exercise for the siphoning of the MTKR Terranova, which sank near Limay town, was conducted on Wednesday afternoon at Lamao port.
This simulation aims to prepare the salvage teams for the upcoming operations and ensure that the siphoning process is executed efficiently and safely, according to Encina.
This simulation aims to prepare the salvage teams for the upcoming operations and ensure that the siphoning process is executed efficiently and safely, according to Encina.
The three vessels sank due to severe weather conditions in late July, brought on by the seasonal monsoon and Super Typhoon Carina
The three vessels sank due to severe weather conditions in late July, brought on by the seasonal monsoon and Super Typhoon Carina
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