By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is investigating the collision between landing craft LCT Nicia and cargo ship MV Sangko Uno 66 in waters near Rosario, Cavite on Wednesday.
In an incident report, the PCG said LCT Nicia was traversing the said waters bound for Cebu while MV Sangko Uno 66 was on its way to the Pasay Reclamation Project from Zambales province when the incident occurred.
“No casualties were recorded and no oil spillage was observed in the vicinity waters of Rosario. However, the two vessels sustained minor damage,” it said.
PCG Commandant, Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan, ordered both vessels to go to Manila and cooperate with the PCG’s Marine Casualty Investigation.
PCG aids Chinese crew off Basilan
Meanwhile, the PCG has also responded to a medical evacuation request of the Hong Kong-registered vessel MV Voy Trust in waters off Basilan Strait.
“The National Maritime Center received the vessel’s request for medical evacuation as it transited near Zamboanga City,” it said.
In response, PCG District Southwestern Mindanao deployed BRP Capones to attend to the injured crew member.
The injured crew member was given first aid and later transferred to a vehicle to travel by land to Brent Hospital in Zamboanga City.
The Chinese national has since been turned over to the ship’s local agent, Albert Abanilla, for further assistance. (PNA)
