Vessel to extract oil from sunken tanker arrives in The Philippines

Jun 01 2023


Vessel to extract oil from sunken tanker arrives in Subic Bay Freeport Zone to finish the last phase of cleanup

The Dynamic Support Vessel (DSV) that will extract the remaining oil from the sunken MT Princess Empress has arrived in the country to finish the last phase of the cleanup, officials said on Saturday.

 

The DSV Fire Opal, which arrived at the Riviera Pier in Subic Bay Freeport Zone last Friday, will extract and transfer oily waste to a tanker then dispose of the collected oil. Officials said the siphoning operations may last up to 30 days.

 

 

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