Filipino Customs will auction the wreck of general cargo vessel CAPTAIN UFUK, which sank in Manila Bay on July 17, being unmanned and not properly maintained, though Customs paid to Radial Golden Marine Services Company some $7,000 monthly for watchmen and maintenance services, more than half a million USD since 2009. CAPTAIN UFUK was seized on Aug. 20, 2009 after five boxes containing 50 pieces of Pindad SS-1 rifles and other high-powered firearms were found on board. Starting price is believed to be $493,450.
