Oil sheen spotted after ferry sinks off Basilan – PCG

2026-01-27 - 07:59

MANILA, Philippines — An oil sheen was spotted at sea following the sinking of a ferry off Basilan that left dozens of passengers dead, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Tuesday. PCG spokesperson Capt. Noemi Cayabyab said the oil sheen was observed during an aerial inspection conducted after the incident involving MV Trisha Kerstin 3. “We saw an oil