The Coast Guard District Palawan (CGDP) has ordered the suspension on Wednesday of sea travels in the whole province due to tropical storm “Quiel”.
Lieutenant Commander Christian Jazmin, CGDP spokesperson, said the no sailing policy was based on the gale warning issued on Monday, November 4.
It covers all types of vessels and other watercraft in the province. Jazmin said sea travels at Sitio Sabang, Barangay Cabayugan and Honda Bay in Brgy. Sta. Lourdes, Puerto Princesa City, El Nido, Coron, Brooke’s Point, Cuyo and Roxas had already been suspended.
“Noong Monday, nagkaroon na tayo ng gale warning dito sa buong Palawan. Kaya nga sa kasalukuyan ang Sabang, Honda Bay ay nag-kansela na ng mga biyahe ‘yong El Nido, nagkansela rin po kasama ‘yong Coron, Brooke’s Point, Cuyo at Roxas,” he said.
Jazmin said fishermen are also advised not to venture out into the sea for their safety.
“Nananawagan kami sa ating mga kababayan, lalung-lalo na sa mga mangingisda na ang ginagamit ay maliit na mga bangka na wag po muna tayong pumalaot sa ngayon at sa mga sumusunod na araw, kasi masama ‘yong panahon sa may western seaboard ng Palawan,” he said.
He also said that in case of an emergency that boats should sail, the crew should ask the CGDP first about sea conditions.
“Kung sakali naman na kailangan umalis, kung emergency, ipaalam natin sa Coast Guard ang ating movement at kung sakali magkaka-problema na may mangyari sa inyo habang kayo ay nasa dagat ay alam ng Coast Guard kung saan kayo pupuntahan para makapag-conduct ng search and rescue,” he said.
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