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INTRODUCTION
Last 21st of July 2008 a typhoon “Frank” struck the areas of Panay Island bringing strong gust of wind to people’s haven. One of the provinces that mostly affected is the province of Aklan especially its capital municipality of Kalibo. Usual to the effect of successive rainfall in a certain area that brought high level of water but not in Kalibo. Evening when typhoon signal number 3 hit the province, floods of mud from a landslided mountain covered the entire metro Kalibo’s government structures, commercial establishments and number of schools. Lots of properties were damaged. Number of lives was taken.
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in coordination with the Provincial and Local Government of Aklan formulated a project to provide assistance to the affected typhoon victims. The BFAR initiative involved distribution of fish the victims thru the local government of Aklan.
Hence, Cruise DY10 from June 29 to July 15 2008 using BFAR’s multipurpose platform, M/V DA-BFAR was intended for the purpose to extend help and relief for the victims by feeding them with the fish caught from fishing operations.
In addition, a resource assessment survey using trawl was carried out to determine status fishery.
Specifically the cruise was conducted to:
· Deliver goods to the affected victims particularly to the Municipality of Kalibo.
· Conduct fishery stock assessment survey using otter trawl to determine current/standing fishery stock size and composition on the area fished.
· Distribute fish caught from fishing operations to the victims of typhoon Frank.
ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN
Trawl Fishing
The vessel conducted otter trawl fishing operations in the waters of Jintotolo. Channel down to some areas of Visayan Sea. Station coding followed the last code used in otter trawl operation conducted last cruise at Lingayen Gulf. A total of 16 stations was accomplished (OTR_526 to OTR_541) with an average depth of 21.6-33.9 fathoms. Dragging time ranged from 2-3 hours with 4.1 knots of average dragging speed.
Upon arrival of catch on deck, large fishes are easily removed. Remaining catch is then scooped excluding debris. They are then brought on the processing area for weighing, sorting and packing before freezing. Weight per bag varies from 1-1.5 kilos per bag depending on the sizes of fish. |
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Stock assessment and sample collection was also done to assess the catch in the area and sample collection can be used in the future for further analysis./p>
Fishing operations followed a pattern that after the distribution of fish catch in Aklan 2-3 days fishing will be done and back again to Aklan to dispose the catch. A series of two fishing and delivery of catch was accomplished during the cruise. Please refer to Appendices 1 and 2 for the drag details during the operation and the total catch recorded. |
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| Distribution of Fish Catch and other goods
Prior to the departure of M/V DA-BFAR in Manila other private agencies such
as FRABLLE Fishing Company donated 80 boxes of fries and 1.3 tonnes of fresh
and frozen fish, another commercial agency donated 150 boxes of canned sardines
and the BFAR itself donated 100 units of complete set of net. The day upon the
arrival of vessel anchorage at Brgy. Caano, Kalibo, distribution of goods was done in
coordination with Reymar Rebaldo, Mayor of Kalibo, Dr. Alma Dickson and Atty.
Allen Quimpo, former Congressman of Aklan. All 16 barangays of Kalibo was a
recipients for the goods distributed (see complete lists of total bags distributed to
each barangay during the whole cruise at App.3) |
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| Final Day of Oplan Sagip-Aklan
On the final days of fishing operations, 8 drags were accomplished in 3 days
fishing operations that gained a total of 1.8 tons of fish. The catch was distributed to
five selected barangays of Kalibo. Before the distribution, a simple program was
made. Department of Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap, Undersecretary Fontavilla,
BFAR Director Malcolm Sarmiento, Aklan Governor Carlito Marquez and Kalibo
Mayor Reymar Rebaldo are amongst the few that graced the program. Distribution of
1 bag of fish at 1 kilo for every bag and a kilo of rice followed immediately to those
recipients from barangays together with them a claim ticket. |
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Appendix 4. SAILING ORDER
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Republic of the Philippines
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
PCA Compound, Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City |
SAILING ORDER |
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Date: 27 June 2008 |
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Sailing Order: DYCA-05-2008 |
| Name of Vessel: |
M/V DA-BFAR |
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June 29 to July 15, 2008 |
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Visayan Sea and vicinities |
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| Purpose: |
To conduct Fishing Operations for the distribution of fish catch to the |
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Typhoon victims of Panay Island |
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Officers/Crew/ Researchers |
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| NAME |
DESIGNATION |
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| 1. Ernaldo T. Cawaling |
Captain |
| 2. Crisaldo B. Pagliawan |
Chiefmate |
| 3. Eduardo Tolentino |
Acting 2nd/Mate Officer |
| 4. Jerome Rodriguez |
Radio Operator |
| 5. Cleto Rafer Jr. |
Electrical Comm. Equipment. Tech. II |
| 6. Adorado Cainglit |
Chief Engineer |
| 7. Florencio Seranillo |
1st Asst. Engineer |
| 8. Armilo Pagliawan |
2nd Asst. Engineer |
| 9. Eduardo Butac |
Boatswain |
| 10. Mariano Odhoy |
Boatswain |
| 11. Domingo Asuncion |
Masterfisherman, Purse Seine |
| 12. Remar Asuncion |
Masterfisherman, Tuna Longline |
| 13. Benigno Magno |
M/Fisherman, Trawl (Consultant) |
| 14. Sulverio Rico |
Quartermaster |
| 15. Elpidio Mendoza |
Fisherman |
| 16. Victorio Sulla |
Fisherman |
| 17. Armando Laguidao |
Fisherman |
| 18. Donato Llenarez |
Skiffman |
| 19. Domingo Miguel |
Oiler |
| 20. Joseph Bandala |
Seaman |
| 21. Cesar Amines |
Seaman |
| 22. Glenn Hallado |
Lightboatman |
| 23. Alfredo Cabello |
Skilled Laborer – Cook |
| 24. Rufino Pagao |
Skilled Laborer, Masterfisherman |
| 25. Servillano Mendoza |
Skilled Laborer, Masterfisherman |
| 26. Orly Maligang |
Skilled Laborer, Marine Engineman |
| 27. Randy Cawaling |
Skilled Laborer, Fisherman |
| 28. Ronald Villafuerte |
Skilled Laborer, Fisherman |
| 29. Eduardo Tuzon |
Skilled Laborer, Fisherman |
| 30. Anthony Gonzales |
Skilled Laborer, Fisherman |
| 31. Nelor Sualog, Jr |
Encoded/Project Assistant |
| 32. Alfie Castilla |
Skilled Laborer, Engineman |
| 33. Rafael Ramiscal |
Chief Scientist |
| 34. Jennifer Viron |
Researcher |
| 35. Rhoda Servidad |
Researcher |
| 36. Riczyneth Ampoyos |
Researcher |
| 37. Roger Fortaliza |
Researcher |
| 38. Robin Escriba |
Researcher |
| 39. Ryan Pida |
Apprentice, Deck Department |
| 40. Niel Mendoza |
Apprentice, Deck Department |
| 41. Arnel Santiago |
Apprentice, Deck Department |
| 42. Ramon Raminez |
Apprentice, Engine Department |
| 43. Russel Temporosa |
Apprentice, Engine Department |
| 44. Harry A. Depalac |
Apprentice, Deck Department |
| 45. Two (2) Security Guards |
RJCSIA |
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| Prepared and Submitted by: |
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(SGD) ERNALDO T. CAWALING |
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Captain, M/V DA-BFAR |
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| Recommending Approval: |
Approved: |
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| (SGD) ALMA C. DICKSON |
(SGD) MALCOLM I. SARMIENTO, JR. |
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| Appendix 5. DAILY CRUISE LOG |
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Activities |
June 29, 2008
Sunday |
Delivery/embarkation of goods for Aklan amounting to 150 boxes of
canned sardines (100 cans/box), 80 boxes of potato fries (4 packs/box)
and 100 units of complete set of nets |
June 30, 2008
Monday |
Delivery of 830 kilos of fresh Sardinella and 500 kilos of frozen Scad.
Departed at Pier 4 North Harbor, Manila at 2000H. |
July 1, 2008
Tuesday |
Started repacking of canned sardines at 0900H until 1700H at 2 cans
per bag with a total of 750 bags made. At 2100H fresh sardines stock at
storage area were moved outside in order to melt the ice for easy
repacking. |
July 2, 2008
Wednesday |
At 2400-0100H the vessel arrived at Sibuyan Sea to get samples of
water collected by the PCG onboard BFAR-MCS Patrol Vessel in the
areas were the M/V Princess of the Star capsized caused by typoon
Frank. At 0300H started repacking of fresh sardines and frozen Scad at
1 kilo per bag. At 0840H Dr. Alma Dickson and Atty. Allen S. Quimpo
and family, Mayor Reymar Rebaldo of Kalibo and company boarded the
vessel. At the same time, distribution of canned sardines, potato fries
and fish to barangays of Kalibo were done received by a representative
of each barangays. A total of 1,300 bags of fish, 720 boxes of canned
sardines and 80 boxes of fries were distributed. Disembarkment of nets
as donation of BFAR to the government of Aklan. Turn-over ceremony
were done at the Aklan,s Governor residence at Banga with Pres.
GMA, Dr. Alma Dickson, Capt. Cawaling, Chief. Cainglit and Mr.
Velasco. |
July 3, 2008
Thursday |
At 0830H Plotting for skiff boat unloading area was done with Capt.
Cawaling, Chief mate Pagliawan, Master Fisherman Magno, Chief
scientist Ramiscal and Mr. Asuncion together with Dr. Dickson.
Session ended at exactly 0848H. Vessel arrived at Culasi Point, Roxas
at exactly 1600H. skiff boat was unloaded successfully at 1610H led by
D. Lleanares and J. Bandela and was brought at the Philippine Coast
Guard office for a proper safekeeping purpose. |
July 4, 2008
Friday |
Conducted two (2) otter trawl operation. Namely OTR 526 and OTR
527. Orangefin ponyfish (Leiognathus bindus), Oxeye scad (Selar
boops) and Goatfish (Upeneus spp.) were the abundant fish species
caught. OTR 526 gained 699.41 kg. of fish while OTR 527 gained
247.94 kg. Total catch for each operation were bagged to 355 plastic
bags and 144 plastic bags respectively. |
July 5, 2008
Saturday |
Conducted three (3) otter trawl operation namely OTR 528, OTR 529
and OTR 530. Total catch in kilograms for each were 138.30 kg, 479.75
and 309.05 respectively. OTR 528 rendered 62 plastic bags, OTR 529
rendered 326 plastic bags and lastly OTR 530 rendered 169 plastic
bags. A total of 467.00 plastic bags for 3 otter trawl operations were
retained onboard. Stick fish and Lizard fish were the most abundance
fish species caught. |
July 6, 2008
Sunday |
Conducted two (2) otter trawl operation namely OTR 531 and OTR 532.
Stick fish and Slipmouth were the most abundance fish species caught.
Total catch in kilograms for each were 414.80 kg and 182.90
respectively. The two operation gained total catch of
276.00 kg and rendered 234 plastic bags and 42 plastic bags
respectively.Distributed fishes to Brgy. Caano. Total amount distributed
was 36 plastic bags. |
July 7, 2008
Monday |
Distributed fishes to Brgy. Poblacion, Mobo, Linabwan, Mabilo, Caano,
Tinigaw, Old Buswang, Bakaw Sur, Nalook and Andagao. As well as
Task Force (LGU) received the relief fish. The total mount distributed
was 1200 plastic bags.
Seventeen (17) visitors from Aklan State University (ASU) onboard the
vessel led by Prof. Elaine Dela Cruz, Thesa Rowan, Julio Ferrer and
Ryan Basina together with the students.
Vessel heaved-up anchorage for OTR 533 operation at 1620H after the
disembarkation of visiting students. Anchorage skiffboat before setting
of trawl. A total of 198.83 kg were gained and 112 bags at 1 kilo per
bag were collected. |
July 8, 2008
Tuesday |
Started setting of trawl at 0550H. Conducted 2 otter trawl operation for
the day (OTR 534 to OTR 535). Collected a total of 205.0 bags at 1
kilo per bag. Skiff boat ship sided. At 1650H vessel proceeds
anchorage near Culasi Point, Roxas City. Mr. Mariano Odhoy
disembarked for medical check-up due to number of days that he
experienced fever. He was accompanied by Eddie Butac. |
July 9, 2008
Wednesday |
Started setting of trawl at almost 0600H for first operation for the day.
Performed 4 otter trawl operation (OTR 536, OTR 537, OTR 538 and
OTR 539) which garnered a total of 791.97 kg of fish and totally bagged
to 358.0 plastic bags. |
July 10, 2008
Thursday |
At 0530H setting was done for the first operation of the day. Two (2)
otter trawl operation was done successfully. The said operation were
namely as OTR 540 and OTR 541. OTR 540 gained 192.09 kg while
OTR 541 was 133.95 kg of fish. The two (2) operation gained a total of
110 plastic bags. |
July 11,2008
Friday |
A total of 785 bags of fish (1kg each), one tub of Stickfish, one tub of
Porcupine fish, and one tub of Matang Baka, were distributed to the
different barangay of Aklan (Briones, Caano, Nalook, & Mabilo). The
distribution was led by Sec. Arthur Yap, Dir. Malcolm I. Sarmiento, and
Dr. Alma Dickson accompanied by the researchers of M/V DA-BFAR.
After the activities the vessel headed to Manila at around 1700H. |
July 12, 2008
Saturday |
Still at Kalibo waiting for further instructions |
July 13, 2008
Sunday |
Still at Kalibo waiting for further instructions |
July 14, 2008
Monday |
The vessel still on the way to Manila. |
July 15, 2008
Tuesday |
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