MANILA, Philippines?The Board of Marine Inquiry investigating the sinking of SuperFerry 9 wrapped up its probe on Friday, but remained mum on its findings.

The BMI, headed by Rear Admiral Alejandro Flora, said the board has submitted its report to Coast Guard commandant Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo on Friday.

"We can?t reveal our findings, we have too many recommendations, we have too many findings,? Flora said.

He noted that it would be up to Tamayo to make public the board?s report.

?The commandant may or may not adopt those recommendations. He could remove or add some parts of it. Until he makes those decisions, we cannot divulge the findings of the BMI,? he said.

SuperFerry 9, which was owned by Aboitiz Transport System Corp., capsized off the coast of Zamboanga del Norte on Sept. 6.

Nine people died in the sea tragedy. The rest of the passengers and crew were rescued by nearby vessels who responded to SuperFerry 9?s distress call.

Testimonies from witnesses and crew members, which were held in hearings in Manila, Iloilo and General Santos cities, about the cause and the events prior to the sinking varied.

Some put forth the theory that the cargos on board were not properly chained, putting the ship off-balance.

The ship captain, on the other hand, theorized that strong winds and waves sank the vessel, which was bound for Iloilo and Manila.

Flora, in a previous interview, said the side door at the cargo area might have opened during the voyage, causing ocean water to rush into the bottom of the ship. Flora said this could have caused stability problems on the SuperFerry 9.

Tamayo said the BMI?s findings focused on the cause of the sinking and the administrative liability of the owner and the crew. The board also recommended reforms to prevent similar incidents from happening again.

The Coast Guard chief said the concerned parties still have to read the report. ?They have 30 days to come up with motion for reconsideration if they find it reasonable and necessary,? he added.