Republic of Korea Coast Guard (KCG) personnel are expected to arrive in Manila on March 27 to help in the ongoing oil spill operations in Oriental Mindoro, while another remotely operated vehicle (ROV) or underwater robot from the United States is being considered by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to drain the leaking fuel from the sunken vessel. Rear Admiral Armando Balilo, PCG spokesperson, said technical experts from the KCG will support the PCG’s oil spill containment efforts while the Korean government also committed to provide response equipment such as 20 tons of sorbet pads and snares; 1,000 meters of flotation curtain boom; and 2,000 sets of personal protective equipment (PPEs).

Sadongdong, M. (2023, March 25). South Korea to help in oil spill response; US underwater robot eyed to drain leaking fuel. Manila Bulletin, pp. 1, 4.