A cargo vessel ran aground in the vicinity waters off Little Santa Cruz Island, Zamboanga City on Friday, May 5.
(Photo: PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said that MV Audie departed from General Santos City en route to Leyte when the incident occurred. Citing a statement from the unnamed captain of MV Audie, the PCG said that the crew “experienced strong currents, causing them to run aground.”
(Photo: PCG)
“All crew remained safe and the oil spill assessment in the vicinity waters yielded a negative result,” the PCG said, although it has yet to confirm the number of crew onboard the distressed vessel.
The Coast Guard District Southwestern Mindanao continued to monitor MV Audie “for further assistance,” the PCG said.
(Photo: PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said that MV Audie departed from General Santos City en route to Leyte when the incident occurred. Citing a statement from the unnamed captain of MV Audie, the PCG said that the crew “experienced strong currents, causing them to run aground.”
(Photo: PCG)
“All crew remained safe and the oil spill assessment in the vicinity waters yielded a negative result,” the PCG said, although it has yet to confirm the number of crew onboard the distressed vessel.
The Coast Guard District Southwestern Mindanao continued to monitor MV Audie “for further assistance,” the PCG said.