The latest mishap involving another ship of Sulpicio Lines Inc. in Iloilo should be more reason for the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) to suspend its franchise, relatives of the victims in the MV Princess of the Stars tragedy claimed Friday.
Radio dzBB's Carlo Mateo reported that relatives of the victims said this should also be an opportunity for Marina officer-in-charge Elena Bautista to disprove her critics' claim that she is publicity-happy.
The report said the relatives also claimed this is a chance for Bautista to show she is made of stern stuff by going up against an "influential" firm like Sulpicio.
Sulpicio owns the MV Princess of the Stars, which capsized off Romblon last June at the height of Typhoon Frank. Hundreds of passengers died while bodies of more passengers remain trapped.
A Board of Marine Inquiry recommended that Sulpicio's franchise be suspended over the MV Princess of the Stars incident.
On Thursday, Sulpicio's cargo ship Cotabato Princess ran aground at Iloilo Port Thursday, damaging equipment used in building the port's extension.
The report said the MV Cotabato Princess itself sustained some damage. The Philippine Ports Authority is now waiting for the ship's captain to submit an explanation.
Initial investigation showed the MV Cotabato Princess had come from Zamboanga City and was about to dock at the port at noon Thursday when the accident occurred.
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