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The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) ordered yesterday the grounding of two passenger ships of Gothong Lines after an explosion ripped through the engine room of a third vessel, MV Butuan Bay, last May 15, killing three people and injuring at least 11 others.
Arnie Santiago, chief of Marina’s Enforcement Safety and Inspection Division, issued the cease-and-desist order (CDO), which prevents the MV Ozamiz Bay and MV Subic Bay from plying their routes until Gothong Lines has fully complied with safety requirements.
He said the management of Gothong Lines should comply with
Meanwhile, Nelson Ramirez, president of the United Filipino Seafarers, lauded
Ramirez said sea tragedies could be prevented if all shipping lines maintain the seaworthiness of their vessels before allowing them to sail.
He recommended that all passenger ships undergo energy readiness evaluation and machine readiness evaluation to avoid a repeat of what happened on MV Butuan Bay.
Ramirez earlier said lapses in safety and preventive maintenance by the ship’s engine personnel, and not terrorism could be behind the blast.
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