The salvaging of a sunken vessel in Mariveles waters in Bataan has started last Jan. 5.
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)-Bataan commander Jonathan Serote said the Irzolex Inc., owner of the MV Hong Hai which sank last year off Mariveles, has been contracted by HF Marine Pte. Ltd. for the salvaging operation.
MV Hong Hai 189 reportedly capsized near the coastal area of Barangay Sisiman, Mariveles on April 28, 2023.
Serote said Irzolex is capable, and well-equipped, and well-manned to conduct ship salvaging operations.
The salvaging of MV Hong Hai is expected to last 100 days.
Serote said have informed Mariveles Mayor AJ Concepcion about the forthcoming salvaging activities.
It was learned that the mayor wrote a representative of the HF Marine PTE asking for the immediate removal of the sunken vessel, saying it poses risks to fishermen plying the waters between Cabcaben, Mariveles, Bataan and Cavite province.
The PCG has established close coordination with the HF Marine in connection with the salvaging operation.
