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Grounded Cambodian cargo vessel spotted off Malolos


An abandoned Cambodian cargo vessel was found grounded in Manila Bay off Malolos, Bulacan Tuesday morning.

According JP Soriano's report on GMA News TV's Quick Response Team, the cargo ship MV Yuan Heng, reportedly operated by Chinese nationals, may have drifted from Mariveles Port in Bataan.

Citing initial investigation, Soriano said the ship may have drifted away from the port, where it was dry-docked for four years, when Typhoon Labuyo hit the area.

Soriano said when the abandoned ship was found, it was covered in rust and some parts had already deteriorated. No engine was also found, though it was not clear when it went missing, he added.

Police are now looking for a certain Castro, who may be the possible owner of the ship, Soriano added.

According to the Philippine Coast Guard, the ship will be towed, but the date has yet to be set.

Fishermen and residents in Malolos expressed concern over the possibility that when the tide rises, the boat might drift off again and hit their fish pens, Soriano said.

The ship has no more crude oil to leak, authorities said, allaying fears of another discharge. — Amanda Fernandez/BM, GMA News

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