A cargo vessel carrying heavy construction equipment sank in the waters off Barangay VI, Johnson Island, Roxas, Palawan, on Friday, December 20.
According to reports, the LCT 788, captained by a local mariner, went down at around 1 p.m. due to strong waves and adverse weather conditions. The vessel was en route from Marala Port in Navotas City to Marcelo Port in Puerto Princesa City.
Fortunately, all 19 individuals on board, including the captain, were rescued through the swift search and retrieval operation conducted by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)-Roxas and Bantay Dagat-Roxas.
The rescued crew members are currently under the custody of PCG-Roxas as investigations into the incident are ongoing.
No injuries were reported in the incident.
