Maritime Safety

The sinking of the M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 off Basilan on January 26 resulted in 29 confirmed fatalities, prompting the Department of Transportation to ground Aleson Shipping Lines' entire passenger fleet. The tragedy underscores the company's 32 maritime incidents since 2019, while revealing its ties to Zamboanga City Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso. Officials demand accountability and a thorough probe.