Monday, August 9, 2010

Latest in Search Operations as of 2:20 p.m. 09 August 2010

By; LIEUTENANT COLONEL EDGARD A AREVALO PN(M)
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office

Monday, 09 August 2010

BRP Rajah Humabon (PF 11)with a compliment of
9 officers and 41 enlisted personnel sailed to
Dos Hermanas Island in Romblon to assist in
the search and rescue operations for SF Freighter.

The ship under the command of CAPT ADELUIS
BORDADO PN (GSC), is the biggest Navy vessel
thus far at 306 feet and 36 feet length and breadth,
respectively, to embark on this mission.

Statement from the Director, Naval Public Affairs Office Re- Philippine Navy responds to the call for humanitarian assistance as of 1330H 09 Aug 2010

By: LIEUTENANT COLONEL EDGARD A AREVALO PN(M)
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office

Monday, 09 August 2010

While time is literally tickling, the 2 Cessna planes had to abort its flight for search mission due to strong winds critical to the safety of such aircraft:

They were put on standby until the weather improves;

In lieu of the Cessnas, a Philippine Navy Islander (PNI 312) took off 1300H. She is now at the search area;

Also on standby after refueling is a Diesel Fast vessel with a compliment of 8 Enlisted Personnel and a 6-man team of Philippine Navy Special Operation Unit (SEAL) for immediate dispatch as soon as sea conditions improve.

While we are yearning to search and rescue the crew of the missing vessels, we would like also to ensure the safety of rescuers so they will be able to accomplish their mission. (End)

Statement from the Director, Naval Public Affairs Office Re- Philippine Navy responds to the call for humanitarian assistance

By: LIEUTENANT COLONEL EDGARD A AREVALO PN(M)
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office

Monday, 09 August 2010

Philippine Navy responds to the call for humanitarian assistance Monday 09 August 2010. As weather improves, Philippine Navy Cessna 330 and Philippine Navy Cessna 324 take off 10:30 a.m. for Search Operations of the missing SF Freighter, a 498-ton cargo vessel, reported missing 2:00 a.m. Saturday 07 August 2010. She was reported to have suffered engine failure amidst turbulent winds and rough seas at the vicinity Isabel Island in Romblon.

Focus of the search will be the vicinity of Dos Hermanas Island Romblon. The expanded search area is now 900 square nautical mile taking into account drift, then-prevailing weather condition, and other data available.

Apart from its primary role of conducting maritime security operations, humanitarian operations like search, rescue, relief and rehabilitation are also among the Navy’s priority missions. (End)