The second, bigger crane ship that would help remove portions of the USS Guardian, which remains stuck in Tubbataha Reefs in Palawan, is expected to arrive at the site on Saturday, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). PCG Palawan District commander Commodore Enrico Evangelista said MT Jascon 25 would proceed directly to Tubbataha Reefs to commence with the salvaging operations for the USS Guardian. The salvage operation to remove the USS Guardian from the Tubbataha Reefs was put on hold Sunday because of turbulent sea conditions, which prevented the giant crane ship SMIT Borneo from anchoring close to the moribund US minesweeper.

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