These photos from the Philippine Coast Guard and the Philippine National Police Maritime Group show the rescued 17 crew members of Vietnamese-flagged cargo vessel Viet Hai Star in the waters off Balabac, Palawan. The ship was carrying 4,000 tons of rice when it ran aground approximately 810 yards (around 740 meters) off Balabac Port (inset). It departed Ho Chi Minh City and was going to Cagayan de Oro City when the crew discovered a leak on the starboard side of the bow. PCG-PNP Marig Photos
