Ship in distress Gallery The Philippine Coast Guard deployed BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) to rescue seven Chinese crew on board a fishing vessel in the vicinity waters off Suluan Island, Guiuan, Eastern Samar, today, 27 January 2023. At around 2:09 p.m. yesterday, 26 January 2023, the PCG Command Center received a report regarding a Chinese fishing vessel, FV KAI DA 899 that had a damaged hull, causing it to be listed. As the Coast Guard of a responsible member of the international community of civilized maritime nations, the PCG renders aid to all judicious users of the seas within our search and rescue (SAR) region. Immediately, BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) proceeded to the said vicinity waters to conduct SAR operation. After rescuing the crew and ensuring that they were in good physical condition, BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) proceeded to tow FV KAI DA 899 en route to Tacloban Port. The PCG will also provide the rescued crew with medical care and other necessary assistance upon arrival at the port. [Progress report to follow] By Manila Standard January 28, 2023, 12:33 am Crewmen of the Philippine Coast Guard ship BRP Cabra get ready to rescue seven Chinese crew members of a fishing vessel in the waters off Suluan Island, Guiuan, Eastern Samar on Friday after it sent an SOS following a damaged hull. PCG Photo Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. TagsBRP CabraEastern SamarPhilippine Coast Guard LATEST NEWS BSP asks GCash to refund unauthorized deductions Manila Standard Business - November 12, 2024, 7:54 am PNP: Quiboloy taken to hospital due to chest pains Vince Lopez - November 11, 2024, 11:40 pm Philippines GDP expanded 5.2% in third quarter of 2024 Manila Standard Business - November 7, 2024, 10:33 am Philippines unemployment rate dropped to 3.7% in September 2024 Manila Standard Business - November 6, 2024, 10:25 am Popular Articles Magnitude-4.4 tectonic quake hits Sarangani World reaches $300b climate finance deal at COP29 Pope to skip Notre Dame opening in Paris for Corsica visit Climate talks reach endgame on new finance deal