Coast Guard rescues crewmen, passengers of NPC boat off Romblon | Inquirer

Coast Guard rescues crewmen, passengers of NPC boat off Romblon

By: - Reporter /
/ 08:10 PM January 18, 2024

 National Power Corporation’s motorbanca Spug-3. Photo from the PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD

(Photo from the PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD)

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MANILA, Philippines — Six crew members and passengers of a boat owned by the National Power Corporation (NPC) were rescued off Romblon after a technical issue, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Thursday.

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The PCG said that the three crew members and three NPC personnel of  the motor banca NPC Spug-3 were rescued off Barangay Poblacion in San Agustin town.

“While underway, the motorbanca’s rudder was detached, causing a loss of propulsion,” the PCG said in a statement.

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The PCG’s search and rescue team towed the NPC Spug-3 to San Agustin Port.

The motor banca was originally bound for Simara Island, Romblon. 

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