Divers finish searching Trisha Kirsten 3Members of the Philippine Coast Guard lower an inflatable boat from BRP Melchora Aquino as the search for the M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 resumes near Baluk-Baluk Island in Hadji Muhtamad town in Basilan. ZAMBOANGA CITY M, Philippines —– After 27 days of underwater operation, technical divers of the Philippine Coast Guard have finished searching the interior of the sunken M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, the PCG reported yesterday. However, the divers will continue scouring the vessel until tomorrow to ensure that all areas are inspected thoroughly, PCG District Southwestern Mindanao chief Cmdre. During the 27-day underwater operation, the divers recovered 22 bodies trapped inside Trisha Kerstin 3. All diving operations were documented through underwater video recordings to support the ongoing investigation, Marfe said.

Source: Philippine Star February 24, 2026 16:38 UTC