SUBMERGED. This is a photo of F/B Gem-Ver after it was hit by a Chinese vessel near Recto Bank in the West Philippine Sea. Sourced photo
The final report, dated June 20, was obtained by Rappler and confirmed by two sources. This was the report that was submitted to President Rodrigo Duterte, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, and Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr as the country prepares to compare findings with China.Joint PCG-Marina Marine Safety Investigation on the Incident Involving ‘FBCA Gem-Ver.
The weather that night was"fair" and benefited from the light of"starry skies" and a first quarter moon, reads the report. The sea was calm and visibility"slightly clear." These details meant there were no external factors that could have hindered the Chinese vessel from seeing Gem-Ver and avoiding a collision.The report also categorically stated that the Chinese ship knew of the dire situation of the Gem-Ver crew after their boat was hit yet refused to help.
fter a collision to render assistance to the other ship, its crew and its passengers," read Part VII, Article 98 of UNCLOS."the master of a ship at sea which is in a position to be able to provide assistance on receiving information from any source that persons are in distress at sea, is bound to proceed with all speed to their assistance.", this final document does not explicitly say the Chinese ship captain should be held liable for abandoning the Filipino fishermen.
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