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Chinese vessel damaged off Eastern Samar waters; 7 crew rescued –PCG


The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday they rescued the crew of a Chinese fishing vessel was damaged off Suluan Island, Guiuan, Eastern Samar.

In a statement, the PCG said that they received a report at around 2:09 p.m. on Thursday that the Chinese fishing vessel FV KAI DA 899 had its hull damaged causing it to list.

On Friday, the PCG sent BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) to rescue the seven Chinese crew on board the affected vessel.

The crew was in good health, and the BRP Cabra proceeded to tow the Chinese vessel to Tacloban Port. — DVM, GMA Integrated News

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