MV Trisha Kerstin 3 death toll rises to 45Authorities recover bodies from the sunken MV Trisha Kerstin 3 on February 4, 2026. MANILA, Philippines — The death toll from the sinking of MV Trisha Kerstin 3 rose to 45 after two more bodies were recovered by authorities, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Wednesday, February 4. This brought the death toll from 43 to 45. The sinking of MV Trisha Kerstin 3 prompted authorities to suspend the operations of its parent company, Aleson Shipping Lines, with a full-blown investigation underway. MV Trisha Kerstin 3 is not the first of the company’s vessels to be involved in an accident, with Aleson linked to at least 31 other maritime incidents.

Source: Philippine Star February 04, 2026 06:56 UTC