Philippine Coast Guard Intensifies Search for Missing Vietnamese Crew Near Kagitingan Reef
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.