4 missing, 28 rescued: Dive yacht sinks within Tubbataha after departing from Cebu

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/30/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Search and rescue operations are now ongoing in Tubbataha, Palawan after a dive yacht sank within the waters there on Sunday, April 30, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said. As of 10:40 a.m.,…

Coast Guard lifts cancellation of trips from Cebu

Jessa Mae Sotto 09/13/2018

The Philippine Coast Guard in Central Visayas (PCG-7) has lifted the cancellation of some day trips of sea vessels from Cebu on Thursday (September 13). Lt. Michael John Encina, operations officer of PCG-7, said it is safe…

Ferry with 476 people sinking off South Korea

04/16/2014

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean passenger ship carrying more than 470 people, including many high school students, is sinking off the country’s southern coast Wednesday after sending a distress call, officials said. There are…

Fluvial procession test run a success; Palma, Gwen to join activity this Saturday

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/16/2014

The practice run for the fluvial procession of the Sto. Niño image went well despite the looming threat of a rainy Saturday. Acting Coast Guard-Cebu station commander Rodolfo Villajuan oversaw the test run for Saturday’s fluvial procession…

Passenger, cargo vessels stranded off Mactan channel

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/16/2014

A passenger vessel and a cargo ship were stranded along Mactan channel Thursday dawn. The MV Joyful Stars 1 of Roble Shipping Lines left Maasin, Leyte at 11:21 p.m. last Wednesday when it ran aground along the…

Fluvial procession test-run set today; Weatherman says sea will be rough, discourages small boats from joining sea parade

Doris C. Bongcac, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/16/2014

For Saturday’s religious processions by sea and land, be ready for rain and possible rough waters because of a low pressure area (LPA) affecting Cebu and other parts of the country, said weathermen. The fluvial procession on…

Fast craft returned to port due to high waves

Bjorn Abraham Tabanera 01/12/2014

Two fast craft that sailed from Pier 3 in Cebu City returned to the port after being forced back by huge waves. Ship captains of Weesam and MV Bariquel that were both bound for Ormoc, returned to…

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