PCG: No signs of oil spill was found from a reefer ship which ran aground at the Taku Tago Reef in Barangay Bawing, General Santos City last Wednesday, May 6 .

MV Tiara 108 ran aground at 0.3 nautical miles from the coastline of Bawing Beach due to miscalculation. Investigation revealed that the vessel was trying to alter its course due to the presence of fishing boats at the area. 

The personnel of Coast Guard Station (CGS) Gensan, together with its Operational Control (OPCON) Unit, conducted a surface inspection to determine any signs of oil spill. 

Members of the Port State Control and Marine Environmental Protection Unit of Gensan also boarded the vessel to conduct initial investigation to the master of the vessel. According to Capt. Thein Kyaw Moe, they were supposed to unload 3,933 metric tons of frozen tuna at Gensan Fishport when they accidentally ran aground due to miscalculation.

The ship's cargo was from Papua New Guinea.

The ship's agent, William Recto, informed the Coast Guard that the reefer ship was able to pull-out from its agrounding position during the highest tide, and subsequently requested for an underwater survey of its hull to determine the extent of damage. 

Technical divers from Harbor Star later reported that the ship incurred no cracks or dents on its hull, rudder and propeller except for minor paint scratches. 

After its meeting with the ship captain, third officer, ship agent and technical divers, CGS Gensan issued a clearance to MV Tiara 108 on May 7 upon concluding that the integrity of its hull is intact and is, therefore, safe to navigate. 

The vessel was escorted by a commercial tugboat and a Coast Guard rubber boat on its way to Gensan Fishport.