PCG

The Philippine Coast Guard has successfully contained pollution from the sunken tanker Terra Nova, which leaked oil into the bay during Typhoon Gaemi. By capping valves and preparing for siphoning, they have reduced the spill area coverage. With plans to enhance containment measures and begin siphoning, the PCG aims to refloat the vessel in two weeks with assistance from the US Coast Guard and NOAA.

A second tanker, the Jason Bradley, has sunk off the coast of the Bataan Peninsula, posing a threat of increased pollution in the Manila Bay area. The incident occurred on the evening of July 27 near the entrance of the bay in Mariveles. The Philippine Coast Guard dispatched vessels to monitor the situation and found an oil slick on the water.