All 58 rescued after ferry tilts near Philippines port
A roll-on, roll-off vessel tilted near Quezon early Friday with all passengers and crew evacuated safely, though fuel spill checks are underway.
At a glance
- All 58 people aboard the RORO ferry were rescued safely, including two infants
- The vessel was carrying 14 vehicles when it tilted near Real Port in Quezon
- Approximately 1,300 litres of marine diesel remain in the service tank
- Coast Guard is deploying containment measures and investigating the cause
All 58 passengers and crew members were rescued after the MV Virgen de Peñafrancia II tilted near Real Port in Quezon early on October 30, according to the Philippine Coast Guard. The Starhorse Shipping Lines vessel was carrying 14 vehicles when the incident occurred approximately 10 metres from the port. Rescuers completed the evacuation around 3:30 am, with those aboard assessed as being in good physical condition.
The Coast Guard deployed oil spill booms to protect nearby coastal communities after the crew reported 1,300 litres of marine diesel in the service tank. Investigators are examining the cause of the incident and its environmental consequences. The vessel operator has been directed to seek an Emergency Salvage Permit and safely remove the ship.
Why it matters
The incident highlights passenger safety and pollution risks near coastal communities, even when evacuation is successful without reported serious injuries.
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