The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Wednesday, May 24, that it was saddened upon learning the reported death of the crew of a Chinese fishing boat that capsized off the Indian Ocean last week. (Photo by whatarethe7continents.com via PCG) Chinese fishing vessel Lu Peng Yuan Yu 028 capsized last...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed a response team to contain the oil spill that was detected in two municipalities in Batangas on Tuesday morning, May 23. (PCG) The oil spill was spotted in Brgy. 4 in Calatagan and in Brgy. Klamias in Mabini, said Capt. Vic Acosta, commander of PCG Station...
A Liberian-registered dynamic support vessel (DSV) will arrive in the country on May 26 to finally drain the cargo fuel from motor tanker (MT) Princess Empress after it sank 400 meters deep off Naujan, Oriental Mindoro nearly three months ago and sparked a massive oil spill. (Photo: PCG) Vice Adm....
A fast craft that lost control while maneuvering at sea collided with a cargo vessel off Mandaue City, Cebu on Sunday afternoon, May 21. (Courtesy of PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) identified the vessels involved in the accident as fast craft MV St. Jhudiel and cargo vessel LCT Poseidon 23....
Two tugboats have been deployed in Oriental Mindoro to contain the oil sheens that were again monitored in the municipal waters of Naujan nearly three months since motor tanker (MT) Princess Empress sank and sparked a massive oil spill, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said. (Photo: PCG) The PCG...
Seven passengers have been rescued by authorities from a half-submerged motorboat off San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported Friday, May 19. (Photo: PCG) The PCG identified the rescued passengers as Bryan Mark Verden, 18; Rolan Tadia, 16; Niko Vinloan, 18; Mark...
The Australian government will assist the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in further strengthening its capabilities by providing modern equipment and technologies as well as training to its personnel. (Photo: PCG) This was announced by Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong, who concluded her...
Three Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) cadets have been accepted to the prestigious United States Coast Guard (USCG) Academy and now have a chance to train with other exemplary students from all parts of the world. ([Standing in front, L-R] Cadets Princess Kristel Carreon, Kirsten Heather Reyes, and...
The Philippines and Vietnam are looking to enhance their strategic partnership as both countries agreed to explore potential maritime cooperation activities particularly in the South China Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Wednesday, May 17. (Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) The PCG...
At least five Filipinos are confirmed missing after a Chinese fishing vessel where they were working capsized in the Indian Ocean, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian said Wednesday. Huang said the embassy is already coordinating with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the...
A Chinese fishing vessel carrying Filipino crew members reportedly capsized near Maldives before dawn on Tuesday, May 16. (Philippine Coast Guard) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said it was closely following the developments on the incident involving fishing vessel Lu Peng Yuan Yu 028. ...
Two fishermen were injured when a fishing vessel suddenly caught fire and eventually sank off Cuyo, Palawan, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported on Tuesday, May 16. (Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard Station Eastern Palawan) The PCG said that FV Victor 89, a fiber-made fishing vessel owned...