PCG locates sunken MV Trisha Kerstin 3; death toll climbs to 43, Philippines

[Starmix]

According to the report, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday confirmed the location of the sunken M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 during the dive operations in the waters off Baluk-Baluk Island, Basilan.

The report stated that PCG Technical Diving Group Supervisor Commander Cheska Jamorol said the vessel is lying in an east-to-west orientation relative to Baluk-Baluk Island.

The report said that the joint search and rescue team, composed of government agencies, local government units, and fisherfolk volunteers, also recovered one cadaver for identification and proper disposition.

The PCG said that with this development, the fatality count has increased to 43, while the number of survivors remains at 316.

Additionally, the passenger ferry sank off the coast of Basilan at around 1 a.m. on January 26. The ferry’s owner, Aleson Shipping Lines, was eventually grounded after the incident.

Source: PNA


SUNKEN FERRY FOUND. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) locates the sunken M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 during the dive operations in the vicinity waters off Baluk-Baluk Island, Basilan on Tuesday (Feb. 3, 2026). The PCG also recovered one cadaver, bringing the death toll to 43. (PCG photo)

 

[kit_hung]

I sympathies with the families of the departed souls.
Hope the relevant authorities will offer adequate compensation.

 

[Starmix]

This happened this month. There is always a storm in my country. In fact, the city where I live now is facing a new storm. We have a very bad weather conditions. I hope the current will not be affected, or else, no internet.