LOOK: List of M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 survivors brought to Isabela City, Basilan

Some of the 317 survivors of the sunken roll-on/roll-off vessel M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 were brought to Isabela City, Basilan. 

According to the Isabela City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office, there were over 100 rescued individuals brought to them as of 11:30 am. Among the survivors were as young as 3 and 4 years old. 

Here is the list: 

Eighteen individuals were confirmed dead after the ferry vessel sank in the waters offshore Pilas Island, Basilan on early Monday. 

Basilan Governor Mujiv Hataman said that survivors recalled that the sea was calm when the incident happened. Meanwhile, the Coast Guard District Southwestern Mindanao said that the vessel was not also overloaded then. 

In an interview with Balitanghali, Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Capt. Noemie Cayabyab said among the factors they are looking at is the effect of the Amihan or Northeast Monsoon to the sea. 

“Based po sa initial statement na nakuha natin, nagkaroon naman ng clearance. Wala namang nakataas na gale warning diyan sa area na ‘yan…Ngayon ang nakikita natin na factor is yung Amihan. Kapag Amihan, may possibility na kapag labas natin sa open sea ay talagang maalon sa part na ‘yan. So as to the other reasons or causes ng insidente na ito, that would be subject for investigation po,” said Cayabyab.

(Based on the initial statement we obtained, they were given clearance. There was no gale warning raised in that area… Currently, the factor we are looking at is the Amihan. During the Amihan season, there is a possibility that once you head out to the open sea, it will be very rough in that specific part. So as to the other reasons or causes of this incident, that would be subject to investigation.) 

Further, the PCG is looking for 24 other people still missing as of reporting.

Meanwhile, Aleson Shipping Lines Inc., owner of the ill-fated vessel, said it is working tirelessly in close coordination with the PCG and concerned authorities as search and rescue operations continue.

It said it immediately deployed all available vessels in the area upon receiving the distress call.

It also thanked Basilan Governor Mujiv Hataman, Pilas Island, Basilan Mayor Arsina Kahing-Nanoh, and other local government units and agencies who "responded without hesitation and offered their invaluable assistance during this critical time."

"Our thoughts and hearts are with everyone who was on board and with their families during this extremely difficult time," it added, as it asked for prayers, patience, and understanding.—Vince Angelo Ferreras/AOL, GMA Integrated News