PCG rescues all 18 passengers of troubled sea vessel off Iloilo

All 18 passengers of a distressed motorbanca that stalled off Iloilo were rescued on Saturday, the Philippine Coast Guard reported Sunday.

In an incident report, the PCG said the vessel encountered engine trouble in the vicinity waters between Carles Island and Gigantes Island around 10:41 a.m.

“MBANCA PRINCE AND MAE was carrying 18 passengers when the [incident] occurred,” the PCG said.

At around 1:18 p.m., the rescue team (composed of local residents) on board two boats successfully located and provided assistance to the passengers who were all in good physical condition,” it added.

According to PCG, the rescuers towed the distressed motorbanca to Barangay Lantangan in the town of Carles, Iloilo for needed repairs. —LBG, GMA Integrated News