The Philippine Coast Guard is managing a fire on the tanker Gindara, docked at Balayan Distillery. The blaze, originating in the engine room, spread to the accommodation block. Of the 22 crew members aboard, 20 are safe, while two were injured. Investigations will begin after firefighting operations conclude.
The Philippine Coast Guard has filed a criminal complaint against Captain Roel Sarmiento of the ferry June Aster for falsifying public documents. This involves discrepancies in the master’s declaration of safe departure regarding the number of passengers aboard during a recent fire incident. Further charges are anticipated as the investigation continues.
The Philippine Coast Guard has completed its search of the June Aster ferry, which caught fire off Palawan. So far, 76 bodies have been recovered, with responders examining critical areas of the vessel. The shipowner has been urged to appoint a qualified salvor as pollution concerns grow amid extensive damage.
A tragic incident unfolded off the Philippines as a fire engulfed the passenger ferry June Aster, claiming at least five lives. The Philippine Coast Guard is conducting search and recovery operations for missing passengers. The ferry, carrying 117 passengers and 17 crew, ignited near Marcilla during its journey from Manila.
On Monday morning, the tugboat SL Sual 1 capsized near the coast of western Luzon, forcing its crew to abandon ship just yards from shore. The vessel had been grounded to prevent sinking after sustaining damage. A salvage operation began, but the tug quickly listed and sank, raising pollution concerns.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is intensifying search and rescue efforts for the 14 missing crew members of the Vietnamese cargo ship Khoi Nguyen 18, which sank near Kagitingan Reef. As of July 28, 2026, the BRP Malapascua is on its sixth search leg, coordinating with nearby vessels for assistance.
On March 11, the Philippine Coast Guard responded to a capsized cargo ship in Cebu, rescuing the crew but tragically reporting a dockworker’s death. The Theresa I lost stability during a loading operation, leading to its capsizing. An investigation is underway as the Coast Guard monitors for potential oil leaks.
The Philippine Coast Guard is conducting a search-and-recovery operation for the sunken ferry Trisha Kerstin 3 off Basilan. The death toll has reached 65, with ongoing investigations into accountability. Divers recently recovered a crew member’s body, while reports indicate discrepancies in the passenger manifest and concerns about the vessel’s seaworthiness.
The Philippine Coast Guard has located the sunken ferry Trisha Kerstin 3 near Basilan, allowing for potential recovery of human remains and insights into its capsizing. The confirmed death toll has risen to 43, with investigations into the shipowner’s operations and possible unregistered passengers complicating the situation further.
The Philippine Coast Guard swiftly responded to a fire on the Castphill XV near Patungan Maragondon, Cavite. BRP Boracay rescued seven crew members, with minor injuries. CGSS Maragondon later saved five more crew members. The vessel was en route to Palawan carrying various goods. An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the fire.
The Philippine Coast Guard is investigating the disappearance of MV Sta. Monica-A1, a coastal cargo ship with 10 crew members on board. Debris and possible bodies have been spotted following the ship’s disappearance during a recent typhoon. Aerial searches and assistance from nearby ships are being utilized in the search efforts.
