Petite-Soeur Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

In a troubling maritime incident, the dredger 'Hong Hai 189' succumbed to its fate and sank on May 5, approximately 400 yards away from the Sisiman Lighthouse in Mariveles. This unfortunate event followed a collision with the tanker 'Eetite Soeur'. During the sinking, the dredger discharged between 30 to 50 litres of fuel and various mixed substances into the surrounding waters. In response to the situation, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Station Bataan, along with the Marine Environmental Protection Unit (MEPU), promptly deployed oil spill containment booms and absorbent bags to manage the spill. Authorities are actively monitoring the ongoing developments to mitigate any environmental impact.

The tanker 'Petite Soeur' is currently detained in the Philippines as investigators probe into a tragic incident involving the dredger 'Hong Hai 189'. The collision occurred on April 28 near Corregidor Island in Manila Bay, resulting in the loss of lives. A Chinese crew member of the dredger drowned, and a safety officer from the Philippines succumbed to head injuries after a rescue operation that saved him and 15 others. Unfortunately, three crew members from the dredger remain missing. Fortunately, all 21 crew members aboard the 'Petite Soeur' are reported to be in stable condition. As of May 3, the tanker was anchored at position 14 28 38 N, 120 38 11 E, approximately 1.2 nautical miles off Lucanin.

In a devastating maritime accident, the dredger 'Hong Hai 189' has faced a calamitous collision with the tanker 'Petite Soeur', resulting in the tragic loss of two crew members. A Filipino safety officer succumbed to his injuries at Bataan General Hospital, while the body of a Chinese rating officer was recovered by search and rescue teams on the morning of April 29. The incident left three additional crew members unaccounted for, with two more individuals rushed to a nearby hospital for medical assistance and identification. The 'Hong Hai 189', carrying 20 personnel, was navigating toward its dock from Botolan in Zambales when the collision occurred. The dredger's starboard stern was holed as it was struck by the 'Petite Soeur', which had altered its berth. At the time of the incident, the tanker was situated a mere 1.6 nautical miles away from its previous docking point and was executing a transition into the traffic separation scheme to reach its newly designated berth at Oilink. Despite the tanker’s efforts to maneuver away from the danger, the collision happened, causing damage to both vessels. The last port visited by the 'Petite Soeur' was Mariveles, Bataan. Following the accident, the tanker was detained and subjected to a port state control inspection, which reportedly uncovered safety violations, though specific details have yet to be disclosed. As of May 1, the vessel has anchored in Limay. In an effort to avert further disaster, a salvage vessel has been engaged to tow the 'Hong Hai 189' and prevent it from sinking completely. Authorities have announced a comprehensive investigation into the incident, with a commitment from the managers and operators of both vessels to fully cooperate. The maritime community mourns the loss and hopes for a swift resolution to this tragic event.