The Van-Knight: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

In a significant move, the Philippine Coast Guard intervened to prevent the bulk carrier 'Van Knight' from departing Zambales for China. This action was executed following a cease and desist order concerning the vessel’s cargo of mineral ore, issued on January 16, 2023. The operation was carried out by the PCG Task Force Aduana, which enforced the order aimed at halting the shipment consigned to Yinglong Steel Corporation (YSC) in Sta. Cruz, Zambales. Concerns arose after the Bureau of Customs (BOC) discovered that the MV Van Knight was set to transport an unspecified quantity of mineral ore from the Philippines to China. Compounding the situation, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Mines and Geosciences Bureau (DENR-MGB) revealed that the export permit for YSC's mineral ore had been suspended as of January 12, 2023. This suspension stems from allegations that the company violated Presidential Decree No. 1586, which pertains to the establishment of an Environmental Impact Statement System and other related environmental management protocols.

On June 23, 2014, Providence officials responded to a fire incident aboard the bulk carrier "Jia Hui Shan". The vessel, laden with a cargo of scrap metal, experienced a fire outbreak which was quickly contained by the ship's crew prior to the arrival of local firefighters. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries related to the incident. The "Jia Hui Shan" had docked in Providence on June 16, having traveled from Saqunto. Interestingly, earlier that same day, another fire occurred when the fishing vessel "Sea Angel" ignited at the Providence pier. For more details, including photos and videos of the fire incidents, visit: http://www.turnto10.com/story/25845990/fishing-vessel-catches-fire-at-providence-pier.