Basilan ferry sinking is Aleson’s second major tragedy in 3 yearsAleson Shipping Lines (logo) is the company that owns and operates MV Trisha Kerstin 3 (right), which sunk in the waters off Basilan early Monday, January 26. MANILA, Philippines — The sinking of an Aleson Shipping Lines ferry off Basilan early Monday, January 26, is the shipping company's second major tragedy in less than three years. Following the 2023 fire, Aleson Shipping Lines had issued a public apology stating it had "never had a tragedy like this" in nearly five decades of operations. Philstar.com has also reached out to Aleson Shipping Lines and is awaiting its response. In an official statement released Monday, Aleson Shipping Lines said it "immediately activated our quick response measures" after receiving the distress call.

Source: Philippine Star January 26, 2026 16:17 UTC