Friday, 25 January 2013

INQUIRER.net: Reef salvage target: Jan. 30

INQUIRER.net
Philippine News for Filipinos
Reef salvage target: Jan. 30
Jan 25th 2013, 18:57

Plans to remove the stranded United States Navy minesweeper USS Guardian from the Tubbataha Reef are expected to be finalized today, with a private Singaporean salvage company instructed to prioritize minimizing further environmental damage in the area.   This developed as the US government yesterday reiterated its regrets over the grounding of the USS Guardian on Tubbataha Reef and vowed to work with Philippine authorities to address the damage done to the World Heritage Site.   "On behalf of the United States government, I wish to convey to the Philippine government and people my profound regret over the grounding of the USS Guardian on Tubbataha Reef. This ...

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