PAGADIANCIITY (Feb, 26, 2019) - Philippine Navy vessel
under Naval Task Group Tawi-Tawi, Naval Forces Western Mindanao successfully
rescued 7 crew of sinking Motor Launch (M/L) boat at sea waters of Tawi-Tawi on
February 25, 2019.
Naval
Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM) Commander Rear Admiral Rene V. Medina disclosed that the
Philippine Navy Vessel involved during the rescue of the crew of Motor Launch
boat was PC387.
Medina identified the rescued crew was aboard
a Motor Launch boat as M/L JOMONG.
Medina
said that prior the conduct of rescue operations, while PC387 was conducting
maritime patrol en route to Lamion Wharf, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, one unidentified
sinking banca with scattered lumber at the vicinity was spotted. PC387 immediately
manuevered to the direction of the ill-fated banca and conducted rescue
operations to the crew and recovery of its cargoes.
Subsequently,
PC387 towed M/L JOMONG to Bongao Tawi - Tawi Pier and was turned over to the Philippine
Coast Guard Station central, Tawi - Tawi for proper disposition.
Initial
inquiry revealed that the said M/L was boarded with 7 male crew who were from
Tausug and Badjao Tribe. The cause of incident was due to engine failure and
because of the unfavourable sea condition with huge waves hitting the side of
the said M/L that caused damage to its hull. Its place of origin was at Bongao
Tawi-Tawi and its destination was at Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi with the purpose of
transporting good lumber. The cargoes on board was 5,000 board feet of good
lumber with an estimated worth of Php150,000.00. Further the estimated worth of
the said M/L is Php300,000.00.
The
successful rescue of the crew of M/L JOMONG is a result of intensified maritime
patrol and operations of the Philippine Navy. Through the Naval Forces Western
Mindanao, the Philippine Navy will remain vigilant in its area of operations
for a secured and safe Western Mindanao maritime environment, Medina added. (By JONG CADION with PAO PR and photos)
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