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Cargo vessel catches fire in Batangas; 12 crew members rescued
Cargo vessel catches fire in Batangas; 12 crew members rescued
A cargo vessel on fire in Batangas, March 30, 2025. Handout/PCG
A cargo vessel on fire in Batangas, March 30, 2025. Handout/PCG MANILA -- A cargo vessel caught fire northwest of Limbones Island, Nasugbu, Batangas, early Sunday morning.
MANILA -- A cargo vessel caught fire northwest of Limbones Island, Nasugbu, Batangas, early Sunday morning.
According to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), they responded to MV CASTPILL XV at around 4:27 AM and successfully rescued seven crew members, including the vessel’s captain, who suffered only minor injuries.
According to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), they responded to MV CASTPILL XV at around 4:27 AM and successfully rescued seven crew members, including the vessel’s captain, who suffered only minor injuries.
By 7:35 AM, they rescued an additional five crew members, who were then given medical attention.
By 7:35 AM, they rescued an additional five crew members, who were then given medical attention.
The rescued crew members were brought to Pier 15, South Harbor, Manila, where they were handed over to the Coast Guard Medical Dispensary for further medical evaluation.
The rescued crew members were brought to Pier 15, South Harbor, Manila, where they were handed over to the Coast Guard Medical Dispensary for further medical evaluation.
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The PCG is currently investigating the incident.
The PCG is currently investigating the incident.
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